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East Essex Hackspace was incorporated in 2019, but started in 2018. Converted to Charity in 2020. Originally the pavilion we are now based at had been empty for 8 years and the local U3A group had viewed the space as potentially being a good location to meet, but too large and poorly maintained for them to take over. It made sense for the hackspace to take it on - the lack of windows increased security, and the changing room layout perfect for individual workshops. The rennovations took over three months of weekend working, with help from the local council, several companies and grant bodies. Rochford District Council has provided the building on a lease until October 2027. {% endcapture %} {% include section.html content=our_story_content %}
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We have step-free access to the building, but due to the age of the building, the corridors have limited widths of approximately 75cm which may be restrictive for larger electric wheelchairs.
There is a second entrance round the back of the building to the social space which is much wider and has access to the disabled toilet, though there is a small lip on the entrance of approximately 3-4cm.
We have a hearing loop installed in the social space (a compatible microphone is not currently available), plus a mobile hearing loop which can be moved around the site. {% endcapture %} {% include section.html wash=true content=accessibility_content %}
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Membership of the Hackspace is 18+ only. Unaccompanied children are not allowed on-site, but as a community space, families are welcome so long as any children are supervised.
We have a small number of rules and a Health & Safety policy relating to the use of our facilities, and while on-site (or using our virtual spaces such as Discord) we expect everyone to adhere to our Code of Conduct. Failure to follow these will be handled by our Grievance Procedure.
We collect some personal data as required by law and to provide access to users - see our Privacy Policy for details. {% endcapture %} {% include section.html content=rules_content %}
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East Essex Hackspace is a registered charity (1190927) and is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in England & Wales (CE023644).
Registered office: Park Gardens, Hockley, Essex SS5 4HF {% endcapture %} {% include section.html wash=true content=charitable_status_content %}