A Practical Approach

STMAHC takes a practical approach in accepting that it cannot bring its vision to fruition without funding however the key to securing funding is our plans, which will not only have our aspirations but will be viable. STMAHC are of the opinion that if funding becomes available that it would be in a perfect world (not that one exists) ideal to have the project completed in one stage to upgrade both the Mill and the Theatre and club room. Some initial approaches have been made to funders but we need to approach funders for development costs and then go to other major funders for monies for the project. Most of the funds being sought are for the structures but this will lead to our other aims to promote an interest in the heritage of the buildings and to foster a community spirt in support of these aims. The physical work will lead to contacts with local schools and colleges to develop old building skills and apprenticeships and this will enable us to have a building to use to support the community for arts, craft, meetings and a communal area.to gather. This shall require some paid staff but the emphasis is on the community, our community.