The involvement of volunteers has been integral to the development, ethos and survival of the Workshop. Through this grant we were able to imbed a volunteer and training framework within the organisation. This grant was also a step-change for the wider business infrastructure establishing and improving procedures and systems for the long-term.
The revenue grant supported a three-year staff post to which Sarah Jackman was appointed. The role allowed us to address five key areas within the business: strategic planning, financial control, programme coordination, volunteer support and marketing. More efficient and effective procedures and systems underpinned by an improved I.T. structure were put in place. This foundation has proved vital for the continued functioning of the organisation as a small business today.
Equally importantly was the establishment of a volunteer and training framework. Volunteers contribute enormously to a whole range of our functions and activities including our Board of Directors, the supervision of our Open Access studio time, finance and administration tasks, fundraising and our exhibition programme.
Not only do volunteers contribute to us, we aim to support those involved with the organisation with training and opportunities to develop their careers. This extends not only to professional artists but within the wider context of creative industries such as marketing, event management and arts administration.
The outcomes of this project have directly contributed to the economic health of the organisation and of Swansea and the wider South Wales area as we continue to offer paid roles to artists and other freelance staff. It was also significant in the organisation obtaining further funding for our Youth Volunteering Project in 2008/9 and Our Young Volunteers Community Arts Project in 2010/11.
Rhaglenni, a chyd lynnu prosiectau a gweinyddiaeth | 2006-2009 | Cronfa Gytundeb Abertawe Well SCVS
Bu cynnwys gwirfoddolwyr yn rhan hanfodol o ddatblygiad; ethos a pharhâd y Gweithdy. Oherwydd y cymhorthdal roeddem yn gallu sefydlu fframwaith ar gyfer hyfforddiant a gwirfoddoli tu mewn i’r mudiad. Bu’r cymhorthdal hefyd yn gam tuag at sefydlu’r rhwydwaith busnes mewnol ehangach gan wella systemau gweithredu ar gyfer y tymor hir.
This project took place in 2006-2009 and was made possible through funding by Better Swansea Compact Fund, SCVS.
The Better Swansea Compact Development Fund provided grants to support the work of voluntary and community groups in Swansea, strengthening their ability to contribute to local social and economic regeneration and to the delivery of the community plan “Making a Better Swansea.”
