LIVINGSTONES JOIN THE JOURNEY 1983 2018 + 1994 - 2017 PLAN FOR - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

LIVINGSTONES JOIN THE JOURNEY 1983 2018 + 1994 - 2017

PLAN FOR THE EVENING • Welcome and opening prayers – Graham Cowdery • Background to the Refurbishment – Mark Mabin • The Refurbishment – Jan 5 th – Feb 8 th – Mark Mabin • Vision for the Ground Floor – Nigel Stevenson & Judith Main • Vision for the Community Rooms – Steve Hannington • Vision for the Business Facilities – Mark Mabin • Our new Website – Nigel Stevenson • We need your help – Graham Cowdery

WHO OWN’S LIVINGSTONES • YOU DO ! –There are no debts and the building is owned outright • Bought by Christians in Fleet and Placed into a charitable company :- • Its Aims (a) the advancement of the Christian faith; (b) to be a resource for individuals and churches in the area by:- i. the sale of such books, CDs, cassettes, gifts and other products which comply with (a) above; ii. supplying material that will assist with Christian education; iii. serving the community by providing a place of care and support

WHY DO WE NEED TO CHANGE? • Sales down 50% in last 10 years • Charity making small losses each year. • Infrequently used 1 st and 2 nd Floor facilities. • Not refurbished in 20 years. • Called to be a light on the High Street, but not burning very Bright! • Not fully meeting our charitable objectives.

VISION GROUP : JUNE – SEPT 2015 • Fleet Baptist Church • All Saints Church & St. P&J Church • Fleet Methodist Church • URC • Church of our Lady & Holy Trinity • Christ Church Church • St. Johns HW • Church on the Heath • FACCTS, Fleet & Crookham Churches • Crookham Baptist Church T ogether

OCT 2015 -VISION GROUP RESULTS • 112 Respondents from all Churches • Most popular ideas (by expressed preference and votes) were:- • Must be outreach focussed • Early Evening Youth Café • Family T ea and Story Time with Children's T oys • T own Centre Ministry Focus with connections to all Churches Together Projects. • Modernised Multi-Function Community Rooms • Business Suite with multiple hot-desks and shared business tools. • 37% of Respondents expressed an interest in helping to bring the expansion of the mission of LivingStones into being.

WORKING THROUGH THE VISION – PLAN A - EXTEND THE BUILDING • Plan A - extend existing building and move central staircase to rear. • 6 months of “wasted” work. • Estimated build costs - £575,000 • Cheaper to knock down building and rebuild! • Market value of expanded building £465,000 versus current value £315,000 • In Oct 2016 LivingStones directors prayerfully abandoned the idea of extending the building and moving staircase.

WORKING THROUGH THE VISION – DEC 2016 TO DATE • Vision group had identified what God was saying to us and we had to explore if there was still a way to make it happen. • LivingStones undoubtedly needs refreshing and to re-engage with the Christian community in Fleet. • Financial projections showed that without some major changes LivingStones would die!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A REFURBISHMENT • New-look shop facelift with extensive rebranding. • Fully refitted building with all new furniture and fitments. • Stock focus on most popular product lines and stock that will attract people into the shop. • Establishment of a Drop-In zone on ground floor. • Creation of multi-use Community Rooms and Kitchen • Hot-Desk Business Suite on top floor, with shared resources. • All facilities freely available for use by the local Christian community – YOU !

TIMETABLE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT • Nov 2016 to June 2017 –Working with professional retail design consultancy. Design and evolution of concepts for LivingStones. • June to July 2017 –T endering with 4 potential contractors. • Nov 14 th 2017 – Contract Signed with Rocare – Selected Shop Fitter. • Dec 24 th – Feb 5 th 2018 – Centre closed for redevelopment • Mid Feb 2018 - Grand Reopening

CHOOSING A NEW LOGO

OUR NEW LOGO

VISION FOR THE GROUND FLOOR • Nigel Stevenson and Judith Main

WHAT WILL THE REDEVELOPMENT LOOK LIKE? • New Shopfront Design & Front Windows

NEW SHOP INTERIOR • Stock Repositioning/ selection • Flexible shelving scheme

DROP IN SPACE • Comfortable quiet space • Karuna Coffee • Prayer/ fellowship • Rest a while …

VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY ROOMS • Steve Hannington

KITCHEN/ DINER

LARGE COMMUNITY ROOM • Multi-Use Community- Room • Pack-away furniture • Multi-media facilities

WHAT CAN YOU USE LIVINGSTONES FOR – COMMUNITY ROOMS AND KITCHEN? It’s up to you !!

WHAT CAN YOU USE LIVINGSTONES FOR – COMMUNITY ROOMS AND KITCHEN? How about :- • Children's story times • Running an Alpha Course • Counselling sessions • Hosting a Youth Café • A language class • Hosting an evening class • A prayer meeting • A film night • A Games Club • A photography club • Creative Arts gathering • Breakfast • A bridge night • A worship space Anything that might be useful to you in your mission!

VISION FOR THE BUSINESS SUITE • Mark Mabin

BUSINESS SUITE • 2 nd Floor Business Suite

WHAT IS THE BUSINESS SUITE? • A new vision for a business community, that can make use of the LivingStones facilities. • Support and encouragement for self-employed entrepreneurs/ home workers. • Network of Christian professionals willing to advise and support each other in all areas of running a God-honouring successful business. • Prayer • Prophetic • Practical skills • Hot-desks and meeting rooms that can be booked online by the day. • Just bring your laptop and “plug into Christians” who want to help you recognise your calling as a Christian Business person.

OUR NEW WEBSITE • Nigel Stevenson

LIVINGSTONES NEW WEBSITE • Local Christians sharing book recommendations, media, news and events. • Integration with Social Media. • Current promotions. • Online reservation of LivingStones facilities. • Networking of Church Activities • Launching imminently

WE NEED YOUR HELP! • Graham Cowdery

WE NEED YOUR PRACTICAL HELP • T eams needed to:- • Remove rubbish from LivingStones • Giving away/ Disposing of all existing furniture. • Pack up stock for storage Jan – Feb • Transport stock and retained items from and to LivingStones • Specific Help • Keep using our services by telephone! • Use of vans/ large cars for moving items. • Storage of stock and important items (perhaps in your garage) – Jan to Feb 2018 • Provide space for staff to operate Jan to Feb 2018. Pray for us!!!

GIVE A GIFT • LivingStones does not run at a profit. • Always requires the support of generous giving individuals • Give via the website/ online form. • If you gift-aid, we will receive 25% more of whatever you give.

USE OUR AMAZON LINK • By first clicking our Amazon link you will ensure that LivingStones benefits from everything that you buy through Amazon. • Costs you nothing. • Since 2012 we have raised over £5,000 through your shopping.

BUDGET AGREED FOR ALL WORKS • Design and Project Management - £13,540 • Refurbishment Works - £105,680 • Refurnishing Costs £4,700 • Funding Received to Date £119,220 • Outstanding Funding £4,700

TOP ITEMS THAT YOU CAN HELP US TO BUY • Kitchen/ Diner sofa £515 • Kitchen Tables £39 • Community Room Tables £145 • Sofa for Drop-in space £350 • Office chairs £52 • Office desks £150 • Storage unit £345

CLOSING PRAYERS • Graham Cowdery