Hi all,
We as a club has taken the first steps towards buying the land which we currently use to fly model aircraft and helicopters. The first steps being the decision to buy, we are now contemplating the next steps which include funding. We are approximating £30,000 for the land, with further funding in the future for a clubhouse, electric, water, workshop (Which would include the tools required to make, repair models etc.) Future investment would be approx £75,000.
The club currently has about 110 members and we envisage this substantially increasing due to the additional available facilities as well as the facilities available for flying but as we have found alot of the older members like being a member of a club and enjoy building but unfortunately it is beyond there physical abilities to fly (Eyesight etc.)
My question is to you all out there, is there anyone who has had any dealings with raising the necessary funding for the same?
Currently we are considering, National Lottery (Not sure which award to claim for, we would very much appreciate some advice), talking to the local council authorities for grants (Again not sure what grants are available, we would very much appreciate some advice), talking to local businesses for sponsorship, also fund raising events such as organising bring and buys, auctions etc.
As much advice as possible would be very much appreciated.
Thanks alot
Chris