Thank you so very much to the steering group for making time for a meeting (I know it was a long evening!) and for also taking the time ahead of the meeting to understand: the current staff roles, studio income and costs of a move.
I appreciate that being a steering group member has been time consuming over the past few months, and whilst I anticipate there will still be quite a lot to do over the next few months (due to a move to new premises), after that I am confident we can get the staffing level right so the role of the steering group can be light-touch, enjoyable and manageable, at the same time as the studio finances are sustainable.
The first thing I will do now is begin negotiations with Queens Cross about a rent-free period to help cover costs of improvements to the new premises, we should get the majority of this covered, which will then leave available the money raised from the Crowdfunder to pay for more specialised studio improvements, including sinks, reclaim-management and equipment.
Now that we have identified premises and I understand that the general operating model of the steering group opening/closing for access sessions works, I can put together a clear financial forecast and timeline for the move, and the 12 months after; I will upload this for your approval as soon as I have confirmation from Queens Cross.
Thank you again to the steering group!