“To bring together Members, other associations and the general public in Western Australia to a centralised location for the purpose of practicing and improving community awareness of trades, craft and general activities.” - from CHCW Rules of Association. One multi-purpose community facility – Diverse users

Diverse Users 7 Foundation Members ArtifactoryBicycles for Humanity Bookbinders GuildCWA – Midland Branch Machinery Preservation ClubHand Tool Preservation Society Midland Men’s Shed Total Membership = 298 Expressions of interest from 10 other clubs Australian Garden Historical SocietyStratton Lions Club Rotary Club of MidlandWA Association of Toy Libraries Swan Valley HappeningsGuildford Community Energy Transition Town GuildfordAustin Car Club Swan Senior CitizensCATA (Creative & Therapy Activities) Wide diversity of age, gender, demography and culture

Sustainable Community Hub Business Plan Plan, develop and fundraise Build a multipurpose workshop and community facility Permanent home for members and other community groups Manage, maintain and further develop community engagement

Proposed Building - location Land owned by Anglican Church Adjacent to Swan Christian College Long term “peppercorn” lease Includes use of “Cornwell House”, subject to full restoration as part of CHCW construction project

Proposed facility New purpose-built, multifunctional building Custom designed facilities for variety of activities ~$6m capital cost includes restoration of Cornwell House

Benefits to City Unique concept to support multiple Not for Profit users – Welcoming people of all ages, cultures, abilities and gender Meet community needs in an area with insufficient facilities, and: – in rapidly growing urban area, with smaller housing blocks (= no sheds) “All Australian [boys] need a shed” – John Williamson – an expanding ageing population – For example: Artifactory – younger, gender diverse – Experimental music, sculpture, electronics, software CATA – support for disabled eg. – dance classes, music therapy, social outings

Benefits to City – cont. Repeat visitors – attracting external income Growing community organisations Increasing community participation Training, mentoring and skills transfer Contributing to better health – Mental and physical – Reducing social isolation Promotion of region

Achievements Members Planning Workshops – 1 st in 2012 Generous cash + in-kind support from City of Swan Offer of land – through City of Swan Incorporation Concept plans for buildings $40K Lotterywest grant Business Plan Secured Pro bono Legal advice for DGR application

2016 priorities Apply / secure DGR Establish paid fundraising position Fundraising – total $6 million – Crowd Funding – Lotterywest – Corporate Sponsorship – Charitable Foundations – National Stronger Regions Fund DA being processed

Targets Phase 1 - Fund and build Funding for a full time fundraising / administration officer Secure $6m via grants, corporate, crowd funding Environmental upgrade plans – Solar, grey water, recycling etc. Restore Cornwell House, construct new building Phase 2 - Operate Fit for purpose governance structure and processes Promote as a regional community facility

City of Swan – in 2016 CHCW acknowledges the consistent, generous and valued support of the City Link CHCW to prospective corporate partners via City and personal networks Consider funding for a full time fundraising / administration officer for 2 years Consider substantial contribution to building fund – lead by example Assist in promoting CHCW to the wider public, WA and Australian governments

City of Swan – longer term Continue promotion of CHCW Integrate booking of CHCW space into City’s existing facilities bookings Service Commit to subsidising annual operational funding, reducing over early years – during transition to self sustainability Cost reduction support via provision of relevant City of Swan Services (eg grounds maintenance, waste disposal,etc. Lead innovation Leave a real legacy

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