Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of community at the Sylva Wood Centre. Applications are welcomed from people who work with wood and who are interested in our dedicated
commercial units, incubation spaces, and Start-Up facilities. Users are referred to as 'Members' of the Sylva Wood Centre community. All applications will be assessed by a panel led by Sylva Foundation and applicants will be notified on the decision within one week of any advertised deadline.
Your application should demonstrate:
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understanding and appreciation of the Sylva Foundation’s aims at the Sylva Wood Centre
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active commitment and use of home-grown timber in your working practice
3.
positive approach to sustainability in your working practice
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knowledge of your craft, materials, and processes
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awareness of your craft and its place in the sector
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appreciation of how the Sylva Wood Centre can support the development of your practice
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articulation of how you can support the vision of the Sylva Wood Centre
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ability and willingness to contribute to the community at the Sylva Wood Centre
How we will assess your application:
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your commitment to the ethos and vision of the Sylva Wood Centre
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quality of your work and craft
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professional approach
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entrepreneurial business approach
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presentation of submitted work via provided images
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collaborations and connections in the sector
• how you believe securing a place at the Sylva Wood Centre would benefit you
Sylva Foundation welcomes applications from any person among groups that are under-represented in the wood industry, for example candidates who identify as female or non-binary, or who are from any ethnic minority. Whilst the charity will not positively discriminate, 'positive action' will be used in any tie-break situation, where there
are two equally qualified and suitable candidates for membership. In this
way, when choosing between two people who are both suitable for membership,
positive action will be used to select the person from a legally-protected
characteristic group with a view to diversifying our business community.
Regardless, all applicants will be rigorously assessed and scored objectively against their experience and qualifications.
In addition, if you are an alumnus of our Wood School or an existing member of the Sylva Wood Centre community, we will consider the length of time you have been with us and the spaces used by you during that period. Any existing relationship will count in your favour as the charity seeks to support the progression of business users. However, if there have been negative issues experienced during your time with us, such as late payment of rent or lapses in health and safety, then obviously these will not count in your favour.
