Libraries are a valuable Community asset and are massively under threat globally. Faced with changing community requirements and increased financial pressures, there is a need to find new, additional ways to generate revenue, awareness and footfall…
Since 2013, we have launched 14 x Workary pilots, hosted 1000+ Members and delivered 1000+ events with the help of our members. Through our work with library partners, we have helped generate £millions in new income for public libraries.
David Fletcher – Founder / CEO
The work of Wimbletech CIC is essential to expanding our library service provision in Merton and attracts in different kinds of customers to use our services whilst delivery new and innovative provision. Wimbletech is a key part of the Council’s ‘Inward Investment Strategy’ and they are a key council partner. The model that David and the team have developed is excellent and complements our services well. Wimbletech CIC has developed at a significant rate and it is a model which I could see replicated across the country.
Anthony Hopkins
Head of Library & Heritage Services, Merton
Operating in the heart of local communities, and in partnership with local councils, we combine a Network of Members Partners + Supporters with a programme of events & experiences designed to support growth, enhance community cohesion & strengthen community. We make it possible for entrepreneurs to live good lives, to grow their businesses within spaces that they love, around people they care about, whilst contributing and giving back to their local community.
Library Benefits |
Community Benefits |
|---|---|
| Sustainable, additional revenue | Flexible, affordable work space for local entrepreneurs |
| Increased footfall and awareness of existing / new library services | Improved local employment opportunities + spending |
| Expands (Universal) library offer – increased relevance | Access to others – innovation, skills and services |
| New events + FREE Sales & Marketing BOOST for existing | Free community events, share skills + knowledge |
| Investment – library building + improvement to shared space | Opportunity to engage – ideas, volunteer, perform + more! |
Our Library partners #togetherwearestronger
