The Fressingfield Shed - Community Workshop | The Fressingfield Shed
1203217
2023
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thefressingfieldshed.co.uk
The Fressingfield Shed
The Fressingfield Shed is a UK-based nonprofit community workshop and charity, registered under charity number 1203217. Located in Fressingfield, Suffolk, the organization focuses on fostering community engagement, skill development, and wellbeing through traditional crafts, making activities, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Mission and Activities
The primary mission of The Fressingfield Shed is to improve individual mental and physical wellbeing by creating a supportive community centered around woodworking, modelling, gardening, crafts such as fibre work and fabric work, repairing, and other creative projects. The Shed serves as a space where people can connect, converse, and create, inspired by the values of the UK Men’s Shed Association. Through practical, hands-on activities, the organization promotes skill-building, reduces social isolation, and encourages sustainable practices such as reuse and repair.
Community Engagement
The Shed operates as an inclusive space open to all community members. It hosts a variety of collaborative projects that contribute to the local area, including community gardening, repair cafes, and creative workshops. Members benefit from opportunities to learn new skills through courses and events covering woodturning, sewing, printmaking, and more. These activities are designed not only to impart practical skills but also to foster social connections and personal wellbeing.
Governance and Funding
The Fressingfield Shed has established governance policies including financial reserves and internal controls to ensure responsible management. Funding efforts include a Kickstarter campaign to support the acquisition of equipment, materials, and the development of its physical site and programming.
Impact
Since its founding in 2023, The Fressingfield Shed has become more than just a workshop or club; it is a charity dedicated to combatting loneliness, social isolation, and promoting health through community involvement. Research indicates that such 'shed' activities can deliver positive mental and physical health outcomes, appealing to a broad range of individuals, including those often difficult to engage through other community activities.
Summary
The Fressingfield Shed exemplifies the growing movement of community workshops that combine craft, creativity, and social support to enrich local life. By nurturing skills, facilitating connections, and championing sustainability, it plays a vital role in enhancing wellbeing and fostering resilient community networks in the village of Fressingfield and beyond.
[1] https://thefressingfieldshed.co.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5220276 [3] https://thefressingfieldshed.co.uk/donate-and-sponors [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5220276/governance [5] https://fressingfield-pc.gov.uk/assets/Parish-Council-Documents/Annual-Parish-Meeting-Reports/2024/The-Fressingfield-Shed.pdf
Podobné organizace
UK MEN'S SHEDS ASSOCIATION |
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THE HENFIELD SHED |
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SOMERDALE SHED AND COMMUNITY GARDEN |
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HALSTEAD COMMUNITY SHED |
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AXMINSTER COMMUNITY SHED |
Podobné organizace global
Ipswich Mens Shed Inc |
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Leichhardt Community Men's Shed Incorporated |
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Newcastle Mens Shed |
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Laurieton Mens Shed Inc |
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WILLOUGHBY COMMUNITY MEN'S SHED INC |
Více Kulturní/Etnické povědomí
DoKrajin, z.s.Loučná pod Klínovcem |
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Nadace Chebský lesCheb |
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Muzejní úzkorozchodná dráha Kateřina, o.p.s.Skalná |
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Nadace St. JoachimJáchymov |
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Wittiq spolekTachov |
Novinky
Poslední komentáře
🌱 Love the idea of bringing people together through crafts and gardening! Can’t wait to see all the amazing projects that come out of The Fressingfield Shed! 🛠️🌷detail |
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💚 What a fantastic way to promote sustainability and skill-sharing in our community! Excited to get involved and learn new things with everyone at The Fressingfield Shed! 🌼✨detail |
Poslední diskuze
1. How can we encourage more community members to participate in workshops and skill-building activities at The Fressingfield Shed?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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2. What strategies can we implement to promote environmental sustainability through our projects while engaging the community in gardening and repair initiatives?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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O společnosti
- A23, S32, S24, S20, C30 -
Meet Make A community workshop and garden in north Suffolk We are a community workshop in Fressingfield dedicated to woodworking modelling gardening crafts fibre work and repairing. Our mission is to encourage skillbuilding wellbeing and community through traditional crafts making activities while also promoting environmental sustainability through reuse repairing and gardening. Projects Discover a wide range of projects created by our talented members. From woodworking to gardening theres something for everyone.
Kulturní/Etnické povědomí Venkovský Rozvoj a zlepšování komunity/sousedství Ochrana a ochrana přírodních zdrojů