360°
contemporary applied & fine arts
workshops studios gallery
workshops studios gallery
Frequently asked questions
What kind of organisation is the 360° Trust?
It’s unique. A hybrid. A sustainable not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with charitable objectives, social responsibility at its core, and a co-operative ownership and management model.
It’s unique. A hybrid. A sustainable not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with charitable objectives, social responsibility at its core, and a co-operative ownership and management model.
What is a social enterprise?
See: What is a Social Enterprise
How do I become a member?
Application for membership is open to all artists working in any medium and is by selection through interview by the 360° Trust and current members. An application form is available here
What does membership include?
Shared occupation of the Old Sawmills, reasonable and equitable consumption of electricity and water, telephone line rental (shared line), wireless broadband and use of all facilities.
What is not included?
General, office and machine consumables, commission on sales through thegallery@360°.
Is anything else expected of members?
Just your help to keep the premises and equipment clean, tidy and well maintained.
What about my contribution to the Trust’s training programmes and other social initiatives?
It is not compulsory; it is up to you.
What access do members have to The Old Sawmills?
Members have access Monday to Sunday 24 hrs a day. There are restrictions on the use of some machinery/equipment.
How does the shared ownership work?
We want to encourage our members to give something back to the local community. To encourage and reward you for your contribution to our training and education programs we will offer you shared ownership of 360° and the facilities at the Old Sawmills through our share option scheme. But unlike other share option schemes you contribute with your time not your cash.
What are the benefits of being a shareholder?
You get the assistance of a paid-for apprentice in your business. You will get to share in the profits that the Trust’s trading businesses generate. You get your say in the management and direction of the business.
Can non members use the Trust’s facilities?
Priority is always given to our resident members but we do make some of our facilities available to non members on a day rate basis - the machine room for example. thegallery@360° may also be hired for contemporary art exhibitions. Any such use is solely at the discretion of the 360° Trust Ltd.
See: What is a Social Enterprise
How do I become a member?
Application for membership is open to all artists working in any medium and is by selection through interview by the 360° Trust and current members. An application form is available here
What does membership include?
Shared occupation of the Old Sawmills, reasonable and equitable consumption of electricity and water, telephone line rental (shared line), wireless broadband and use of all facilities.
What is not included?
General, office and machine consumables, commission on sales through thegallery@360°.
Is anything else expected of members?
Just your help to keep the premises and equipment clean, tidy and well maintained.
What about my contribution to the Trust’s training programmes and other social initiatives?
It is not compulsory; it is up to you.
What access do members have to The Old Sawmills?
Members have access Monday to Sunday 24 hrs a day. There are restrictions on the use of some machinery/equipment.
How does the shared ownership work?
We want to encourage our members to give something back to the local community. To encourage and reward you for your contribution to our training and education programs we will offer you shared ownership of 360° and the facilities at the Old Sawmills through our share option scheme. But unlike other share option schemes you contribute with your time not your cash.
What are the benefits of being a shareholder?
You get the assistance of a paid-for apprentice in your business. You will get to share in the profits that the Trust’s trading businesses generate. You get your say in the management and direction of the business.
Can non members use the Trust’s facilities?
Priority is always given to our resident members but we do make some of our facilities available to non members on a day rate basis - the machine room for example. thegallery@360° may also be hired for contemporary art exhibitions. Any such use is solely at the discretion of the 360° Trust Ltd.