Fit For The Future
Project code: 6
Estimated Price
Description
Significant energy efficiency measures in Dundee community space. Improving the efficiency of an 1888 building through insulation (both attic and underfloor), secondary glazing upgrading, installation of destratification fans (to better direct the heat towards the colder floor level from a 7m height) , solar PV panels and heat distribution measures to reduce carbon emissions by 34% and reduce heating output by 25-30%. The benefits of each have been detailed in an audit for the building. Our peak usage is also in the evening, when most of our classes take place. Battery power will allow us to generate and store during quieter daytime sessions to then allow for storage and use in the evening. Insulation will have a direct effect on the cold pool we have in the centre of our main practice space. Radiator heat goes straight up into our 7m vaulted space. With both insulation and 6 destratification fans, we could move an even heat to the lower levels as seen in the Dundee Rep. With soaring energy costs, we would be better able to direct resources towards maintaining our rich family and outreach programme providing a warm, welcoming and comfortable space.
With soaring energy costs, and reduced household income, and the organisation's core funds coming from community classes, we cannot put up class prices without increasing the pressure on our clients. With outreach classes 6 days a week, our free programmes also feel the effects of comfort and well-being in our space. Sharing our message about energy would also be a large part of our comms for the duration and after the project, as the most significant project we have taken on since our inception.
Proposed on behalf of: Heart Space Yoga & Bodyworks
Price explanation
Supplied quotes are reasonable.
Heart Space did an amazing job keeping our spirits up during lockdown. It's a fantastic community asset and deserves all of our support. Thank you.
Thank you so much! And we want to continue to do so!
Heart Space allowed me to be part of a 'new mum' community, based around Baby Yoga and Barre Classes. I learnt so much from baby yoga, my Toddler is a very calm, rationale and perspective little girl, and I like to think that classes like this initiated a calm environment for her to grow up. Also having classes where your baby can be right beside you or with WHEN YOU ARE EXERCISING is so important for children, watching their parents exercise on a consistent basis teaches good habits in the family and give the mother a head start in getting active again after pregnancy. Classes that can accomodate this are rare in Dundee, gyms may have creche's but not exercise classes that you can do with them, of all the classes we did during maternity, I enjoyed these the most because we BOTH got something from it, rather than mum going taking time out from important sleep time to get a gym session in at 5am or 9pm, sometimes it's just not a priority- these classes make that more feasible
Thank you so much! We glad you enjoyed the sessions and when the wee one is old enough, hopefully, we will get them for the kids and family classes too!
I am a retired children's doctor and wish I had known but Heartspace while still working. I would have recommended it to my patients and their parents as well as using it myself. All instructors are phantastic, supportive and enthusiatic. They are able to instruct to all abilities. There is a real sense of community and companionship. It is definitely the activity I enjoy and benefit from most since retiring. The building has real atmosphere. You feel calm, welcomed and relaxed as soon as you enter.
Heart Space, and Finlay, provide such an incredible amount of support to marginalised communities. They need the longevity that an environmentally equipped studio can bring, so that they can continue to be the the hub for positive energy, physical health and emotional nurturing in Dundee.
From my experience, Heart Space is a welcoming and therapeutic space for a wide range of people. Access to the care for mind, body and spirit has never been so important and so needed, particularly post pandemic and given the current and projected pressures within our health and social care systems. I have a long term condition and the classes are helping to keep me well and my spirits up. I came to Heart Space to rehabilitate and certainly feel in safe hands with the teachers who are skilled with instructions. This investment would help ensure future access to the amazing resource Heart Space provides for those that need it not just those that can pay higher class fees
A fantastic place I have been using for 8 years now & tell everyone about as every class is different even with the same teacher,never boring as some people seem to think Yoga is! They need to try it :) Have also used the Free Childrens classes for my grandchildren.Times & Prices to suit everyone & free classes as well.It`s a special place I hope to use for a long time so they deserve this support!!
Thank you so much!
There are spaces that provide yoga but Heart Space is a special studio. The sense of community that was created prior to me joining the charity was very strong. The fact we can encourage pre and post natal to kids and teens to join us free of charge makes this one of a kind in Scotland. These improvements are needed not only to allow us to surf this challenging economic time, but also to make our studio environmentally as sound as it can be. Definitely looking to be fit for future so we can continue to provide these amazing sessions.
Heart Space is a wonderful asset to the community. During lockdown it was a lifeline for not just remaining fit but accessing a community and helping keep everyone sane as well as working out. It is wonderful now to be back in the space, not least to stay fit (and to be gently driven by others with that shared goal, and via specific classes scheduled throughout the week) but also to interact with others in a bright and inclusive space.
Thank you, Mat! We hope the changes will allow us to develop our community and also stay that little bit warmer in the colder months.
Heart Space is an extremely valuable community resource. It is a beautiful space which provides a huge range of classes for people of all ages and abilities. There is no other facility in Dundee which offers the range and diversity of classes to its community. It is definitely deserving of this support.
The Heart Space building is beautiful and ideally suited for its use but would benefit hugely from the proposed measures. I used to go to the 6.30 am early bird classes which were great but cold on winter mornings. The Heart Space team are amazing. I’ve attended classes regularly sine it opened and love it. Their outreach work is amazing. They would be a very worthy recipient of this funding. It would make a huge difference to a wonderful project.