Foundation
Governance, early programmes, Founding 100 and proof of concept.
The Warwickshire Valkyries Foundation roadmap sets out how a major female-first sport and community project can move from an ambitious idea towards a deliverable destination.
Stage one: establish the proposition
The first stage is about defining the need, purpose, audience and operating concept. This includes the Foundation’s female-first principles, initial sporting focus, community proposition and the role of Valkyries House.
Stage two: feasibility and site
A credible project needs evidence. Site requirements, land opportunities, access, utilities, planning context, environmental constraints, demand and high-level viability all need investigation before major commitments are made.
Stage three: partnerships and funding
The Foundation will require a blend of relationships appropriate to each phase. These may include commercial partners, Founding 100 organisations, professional advisers, community partners, funders and investors.
Stage four: professional design
Architectural, engineering, cost, planning, accessibility, sustainability, transport, landscape and operational expertise will turn broad concepts into coordinated proposals.
Stage five: approvals and procurement
Any development must follow the relevant planning, building, procurement and legal processes. Timescales can only become reliable once the site and scope are sufficiently defined.
Stage six: phased delivery
A phased strategy can allow useful facilities to open earlier while later elements continue to develop. Each phase should work operationally in its own right and fit the long-term campus plan.
Stage seven: operation and measurement
Opening is not the end of the project. The Foundation will need strong management, sustainable revenue, safeguarding, maintenance, programming and evidence of sporting and community impact.