North West charity seeks support to find and potentially purchase a Manchester property

What do they need help with?

Global Vision Initiative is looking for pro bono property search, agency and valuation support to help it secure suitable premises in Manchester.

The charity is at an early stage and has not yet established the size, measurements or detailed specifications of the property it needs. Support from a property professional would help it develop a clear brief, identify appropriate opportunities and understand the practical and financial implications of purchasing a building.

The organisation would particularly benefit from support with:

• defining the type, size and location of property required;
• searching for suitable premises in Manchester;
• assessing the suitability and market value of potential properties;
• understanding likely acquisition, refurbishment and running costs; and
• exploring funding and financial options for the purchase.

The property would form part of Global Vision Initiative’s wider social enterprise strategy. The charity plans to use it to provide vocational training in ICT, cookery and entrepreneurship for people aged 18 and over who are experiencing homelessness. This would be supported by practical help covering housing, financial management and wellbeing.

By creating pathways into training and sustainable employment, the project aims to help people build skills, confidence and greater independence.

Timeline

As soon as possible

About the organisation

Global Vision Initiative is a registered Manchester charity supporting young people and adults who face disadvantage, exclusion and low levels of wellbeing.

Its work focuses particularly on Black, Asian and minority ethnic young people aged 16 to 24 and adults aged 50 and over. Many of the people it supports experience barriers linked to low income, social isolation, discrimination, abuse, exploitation or immigration status, including having no recourse to public funds.

The charity delivers leadership training, digital and employability programmes, sport and community activities. These services help people build confidence, improve their wellbeing and access routes into education, volunteering and employment.

Global Vision Initiative is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1142264. Its registered activities include strengthening communities and creating opportunities for socially disadvantaged and hard-to-reach people.

http://www.gvinitiative.org.uk