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WORKING TOWARDS SETTING UP CIC

Community Interest Company (CIC) is a type of limited company that is designed to benefit the community rather than private shareholders.
Not for profit: CICs are not operated for private profit, and any profit is used to benefit the community or grow the business.
Registered with Companies House and HMRC: CICs must be registered with Companies House and HMRC.
Access to alternative financing: CICs may have access to grants, donors, and community financing.
Quicker setup: CICs are often quicker to set up than charities.
Director remuneration: Directors of a CIC may be paid a salary, but their remuneration must be reasonable and transparent.

DIRECTORS

Proposed directors are all residents of the historic Wayfarers Arcade built in 1898.

David Booth is a Fine Artist, Gallery owner and elected Member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He has worked with many arts organisations, arts festivals, delivering projects, commissions and researching how future technology can be used within his practice. He has experience in delivering artistic workshops in the community .

Tim Sheard is a Designer and Sign Maker. In addition he is a skilled promoter and can advise on how to make our projects stand out.

ABOUT

WORKING TOWARDS SETTING UP CIC
BELOW IS DRAFT MISSION AND GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

WAYFARER ARTS CIC (company number: nnnnnnn) is our not-for-profit organisation that enables us to seek funding to undertake our own community focused projects (as opposed to client fee-for-service work). Our Community Interest Statement is as follows:

The company’s activities will provide benefits to local communities via its creative activities and projects. In particular the company will benefit communities by:

Providing activities for a creative journey;
Bring people together for creative projects;
Encouraging and supporting empowerment with participant led projects;
Encouraging skills exchange;
Including promoting local heritage and social history with site-specific projects;
Supporting people at risk of social isolation and loneliness;
Providing activities that support positive mental health and well-being;
Encouraging people in local communities to engage and connect with each other through activities.

Activities:

To bring creativity to the Wayfarers Arcade;
To identify and obtain equipment - creative assets - that can be used in creative workshops;
To share skills and experiences;
To create and deliver creative projects focused on themes of community interest and benefit;
To leverage and promote creativity for the enjoyment of local community engagement, advocacy and tourism;
To grow an archive of assets (worksheets, equipment) that can be used to support and inspire creativity

How will the activity benefit the community?

Promote positive mental health, well-being and self-worth;
Engage with people at risk of isolation and loneliness;
Create inclusive opportunities for inter-generational activities and positive family connections;
Support the use of technology, particularly with older people;
Encourage learning and understanding about creativity and its benefits;
Provide opportunities to promote a sense of place and support local tourism;

If the company makes any surplus it will be used for…
Reinvesting into further creative projects and preserving equipment assets aligned to the objectives of the organisation.

MISSION

Our mission will be to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive creative community in Southport and its surrounding areas. Through innovative programming, collaborative initiatives, and accessible resources, we will strive to empower individuals of all backgrounds to explore, express, and celebrate their creativity. By fostering connections, providing educational opportunities, and supporting local artists and artisans, we aim to enrich lives, stimulate economic growth, and promote cultural vitality. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, we aspire to be a catalyst for positive change, inspiring creativity that transcends boundaries and enhances the quality of life for everyone in our community.

BLOG

We will maintain a blog of our projects and commissions with communities, artists, and partners. We endeavour to be person-centered and create experiences with art and artists.

Our blog is where we will share that experience.

ACTIVITIES

Some of the activities that we would look to offer:

Clothed life-drawing
Collage
Collagraph printing
Gel plate printing
Mono-print
Air-dry clay sculpture
Felt-making
Surface and texture exploration
Mark making exploration
Shadow and form
Ways to explore creating sculptural forms
Wire and tissue sculpture
Metal embossing

CONTACT

David Booth

Deborah Flynn

For all enquires please contact info@wayfarerarts.com

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Where are we

Wayfarers Arcade is a Grade II listed structure located in the seaside town of Southport, Merseyside on the famous boulevard of Lord Street in the town centre. The arcade is a near untouched building with the glass dome and Victorian shop fronts below it, creating a shopping arcade.