Hackspace 2.5
Hackspace 2.5 could be closer than we think!
We have an opportunity to take on additional space downstairs. Below are 4 images - outline plans of our current space and the new space downstairs, and a potential way we could use this space - this is purely for illustrative purposes and is likely to change a lot if we actually take it on!
The space would allow us to increase the size of most of our most used spaces, and will give us space for bigger, better, tools. We would be able to put stairs and disabled access throughout the space, and move our “front door” to ground, step free, level. A space downstairs could become a bigger “blue room”/classroom, which we could make into a bookable resource. The large space downstairs has some concrete flooring, which could change what tools we can use. In short, there are huge opportunities.
It doesn’t tick all the boxes - there is no outside space and it doesn’t fix our parking issues, but it would be a massive improvement on what we have now.
In true Hackspace fashion, we’d like to start a pledge drive to go towards capital costs, deposit and possibly even increase our buffer to prevent us from going into the red.
We will be discussing and deciding upon this proposal at the Annual General Meeting on 3rd December - make sure you attend or proxy your vote by emailing trustees@nottinghack.org.uk
What is the money for
This is an incomplete list of capital expenditure items with ESTIMATES of the cost for each:
| Item | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Deposit | £4850 |
| Lighting | £2400 |
| Electrics (normal) | £1200 |
| Electrics (3 phase) | £500 |
| Internal staircase | £1500 |
| Roller shutter | £1200 |
| Double front doors | £1500 |
| Access ramp | £1000 |
| Windows (may be able to get bizspace to cover) | ? |
| Window bars | £500 |
| Toilet rework (metal area) | £500 |
| Toilet rework (cnc area) | £500 |
| Internal double doors (storage to laser) | £100 |
| Internal double doors (laser to cnc) | £100 |
| Internal double doors (metal to members storage) | £100 |
| Wifi AP's | £112.04 |
| Network switches | £50 |
| Network cat5 (cable, sockets, backbox) | £200 |
| Infrastructure automations bits (RFID etc) | £200 |
| Desks 8 of (blue room and others) | £600 |
| Blue room chairs | £200 |
| Members box shelving (wood build) | £200 |
| Storage shelving (metal brought) | £624 |
| Paint | £50 |
Pledge Drive
Unlike other pledge drives, we are flexible on when we will collect this. There is no date we need to hit to get it in. We would like people to pay within a couple of months of the end of the pledge, which will be when we take possession but we have enough money in the current buffer to cover any costs. Your pledge would then "refill" the buffer.
Rewards
In keeping with tradition, we will have a new "Wall of Names" showing who helped make the new space possible
Additionally we will be the biggest Hackspace in the UK, meaning those who pledge will also receive a warm fuzzy feeling inside.
List of pledges
DO NOT send any money yet!
| Who | How Much | Paid? | Method Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hayward | £200 | No | |
| Chris Cain | £200 | No | |
| 'RepRap' Matt | £100 | No | |
| John Moody | £200 | No | |
| Michael | £100 | No | |
| Soph & Adam | £200 | No | |
| Alex W & Kirsty | £200 | No | |
| Anonymous Member | £200 | No | |
| Rob Hunt | £125 | No | |
| Matt Little | £100 | No | |
| Mouse | £100 | No | |
| Daniel | £100 | No | |
| Joshua Kelly | £175 | No | |
| Ian & Sue Dickinson | £200 | No | |
| Mark Cambridge | £100 | No | |
| Kate | £30 | No | |
| Jodi Warren | £30 | No | |
| John Bell | £30 | No | |
| Froggy | £100 | No | |
| Betty Ching | £50 | No | |
| Andreas R | £50 | No | |
| Aithne | £100 | No | |
| Tom Grover | £100 | No | |
| Dominic & Gill | £100 | No | |
| Andrew Armstrong | £200 | No | |
| Craig Place | £100 | No | |
| Amy Gathercole | £50 | No | |
| Javi Martinez | £100 | No |
