Specific need
Croydon Community hub is seeking a building condition survey for a proposed community centre
Location
London, South East
Organisation
The Family Centre
Reference No.
26 740
What do they need help with?
Croydon Council has asked The Family Centre to consider moving from its current premises to Fieldway Community Centre, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX.
The proposed building is a large community hall with a kitchen and toilets. The Family Centre understands that asbestos is present throughout the property and believes substantial work may be needed before the building can be used safely and effectively.
The charity is looking for support from a suitably qualified building condition surveyor to inspect the property and provide an informed assessment of its condition and requirements. This should identify the work needed to bring the centre up to an appropriate standard and provide an estimate of the associated costs.
This assessment will help The Family Centre understand the scale of the investment required, identify any major property-related risks and make an informed decision about the proposed relocation.
The charity currently occupies its existing building under a licence from Croydon Council. As a small organisation with limited funds, it is concerned that the cost of upgrading the proposed premises could be beyond its means. Pro bono professional advice would give the charity the evidence it needs to plan its next steps and discuss the future of the building with the council.
Timeline
As soon as possible
About the organisation
Established in 1997, The Family Centre Fieldway New Addington is a charitable company supporting families, children and residents in New Addington and the surrounding area. It works with people experiencing multiple deprivation, including educational, social, economic, health and housing challenges.
The charity provides practical, welcoming and non-judgemental support through services including Community Connect, welfare rights and housing surgeries, mental health and wellbeing activities, peer support, services for older residents and its Food Stop community pantry.
Community Connect was established with funding from Croydon Council in 2018. It provides a single point of access to council, statutory and voluntary-sector services, with a particular focus on families affected by welfare reform, financial hardship and food poverty.
The Family Centre is based in an area with significant levels of deprivation and has built a strong reputation as a trusted community organisation. Its mission is to strengthen families and residents, helping them improve their educational, health, social and employment outcomes. The organisation is a registered charity and charitable company operating in Croydon.