Simon Shillito

We are a residents association turned CIC currently carrying out re-greening work, helping each other to 'eco' our homes, and attempting to establish a not for profit community workshop facility at Central London's last working dry dock.

SDMBHA's (South Dock Marina Berth Holder's Association) workshop facility's key aims are to build a robust and supportive community, safeguard affordable boat maintenance for residents and building a sustainable marine industry for local people. To achieve this we hope to build a 'marine centre of excellence', the first phase of which is a tool hire and workshop space with taught classes focusing on equality, skill sharing repair and reuse. This facility will also benefit the larger communities with classes and events that work towards social cohesion and circular economies. We'll also be partnering with other organisations for mutual support and to reach as far as possible. As for my personal role in all of this, I am a resident and the project director for this workshop.

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