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Announcing a new initiative to create a stable future for this essential local resource
FLAVEL FOREVER
WHO WE ARE Twenty years ago, we were part of a determined and enthusiastic group which founded the Flavel Arts and Community Centre. Our vision was to provide a centre in the heart of our community so that residents and visitors could enjoy high quality entertainment, a library, café and a meeting place for local groups. For the last 20 years we have provided this service week on week, throughout the year. The successful purpose- built home for The Flavel is considered an essential part of Dartmouth community life with its provision of high quality and varied programmes that entertain, educate, and connect people, in what is a geographically isolated town.
OUR POSITION Our position is a charity with no support from government, local councils or the Arts Council. All charities are experiencing challenging times, now and in recent years, and The Flavel is not alone in facing financial difficulties. Grants, once readily available, that supported smaller venues like our own have been focussed elsewhere. Our customer base is affected by the societal changes brought about by Covid; austerity, global uncertainty and how we now access entertainment through TV streaming etc. Our financial position is pretty dire and we are facing a real prospect of closure within the next year unless something is done.
OUR
FINANCIAL POSITION IS
PRETTY DIRE AND
WE ARE FACING A REAL PROSPECT OF CLOSURE WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR UNLESS SOMETHING IS DONE.
THE FUTURE It is urgent now to future proof The Flavel for the next generation; we owe that to them. The building needs to be more contemporary and accessible. We also face the consequences of 20 years of regular use in terms of upkeep and a legacy of old equipment and facilities. We are kindly asking Flavel Friends and local residents to support us by agreeing to donate to the Flavel Forever Supporters Fund either £150 a year for the next five years or £15 a month over the same period. We have set a target of 500 donors to help us match our funding requirements. As of the beginning of November, 127 supporters have committed to support this campaign – a commitment of nearly £25,000 a year for the rest of the campaign.
This is the equivalent of a cup of coffee a week and, if we hit our donor target, we will
together ensure that the Flavel continues to be here for ourselves and the next generation. Projects for revenue earning and cost reduction are in the process of being developed by Trustees and staff.
Flavel Forever supporters will be entered into a month- ly prize draw and invited to our annual Flavel Forever Supporters Party, among other initiatives being developed. In our October draw, our prize winner won 4 cinema tickets. Next month could be you!
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