Project information
The Future of Northallerton and the Dales Mencap
To provide a modern community hub on the present Mencap site in Northallerton that supports people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in a caring and sharing environment in which everyone is valued and plays an equal role.
Two years
Charity information: Northallerton And The Dales Mencap Society
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Need
Need
The present building is very old and lacks the facilities we need to accommodate all those who seek to use it.
Solution
The present building is in a poor condition and needs to be replaced.
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Aims
Aim 1
To replace the present and inadequate building with one that meets our needs.
Activities
» Develop a realistic plan for the new building.
» Achieve revised planning permission.
» Raise the funds necessary.
What success will look like
Success will be when we have the new building.
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Impact
Impact
The new building will secure the future of the Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society on its present site which it owns.
Risk
The only risk is not being able to raise the funds required. If necessary we would have to continue in our present building.
Reporting
Through a newsletter, by letter, by email and by conventional letters of appreciation.
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Budget
Budget - Project Cost: £580,000
Loading graph....Amount Heading Description £580,000 Cost estimate Cost estimate calclated by Turner and Townsend Project Management. -
Background
Location
On the site of the Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society on Goosecroft Lane in Northallerton.
Beneficiaries
People with learning disabilities, their families and carers in Hambleton and Richmondshire and members of the local community in Northallerton.
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Why Us?
Why Us?
We own the site, have been established for nearly fifty years and have considerable experience of working to support people with learning disabilities.
Read more about the Charity running this project.
People
Frits Rab
Chairman, treasurer, voluntary worker.
Sue Lear
Development Management and Valuing People Coordinator
Turner And Townsend
Project Management Team
Committee Members, Holding Trustees And Volunteers
Various - but very supportive