References

History

http://steps-centre.org/wp-content/uploads/Socially-Useful-Production.pdf

http://www.hackspace.org.uk/view/Starting_a_Hackerspace
http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Feminist_and_women%27s_hackerspaces
https://blog.adafruit.com/2012/11/12/how-to-start-a-hackerspace
http://lifehacker.com/5912598/how-to-find-and-get-involved-with-a-hackerspace-in-your-community
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace
https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/Documentation Specially design paterns and lessons learnt.
https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-go-about-starting-a-hackerspace
http://www.shareable.net/blog/hacking-the-commons-how-to-start-a-hackerspace
https://modelviewculture.com/pieces/the-rise-of-feminist-hackerspaces-and-how-to-make-your-own
https://trello.com/b/d1EeZF5f/adafruit-hackerspace-howto-progress
https://labitat.dk/wiki/How_to_start_a_hackerspace
http://www.scottconverse.com/2013/10/starting-hackerspace-or-makerspace-some.html
http://makezine.com/2012/08/07/how-to-create-a-hackerspace/
http://hackaday.com/2012/11/13/how-to-setup-a-hackerspace-from-someone-whos-done-it-before/
http://hackaday.com/2015/08/31/want-to-create-a-fablab-in-your-garage-start-by-joining-your-hackerspace/
https://hackaday.com/tag/hackerspace/page/2/

Please label as Name,link, used, and success in securing.Some will be local but should give ideas as to what to look out for.

Civic pride Richmind, https://www.richmond.gov.uk/civic_pride_fund, Yes, Yes
Aviva Community Fund, avivacommunityfund.co.uk/, Yes, Not yet
Community learning Richmond, https://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/services/children_and_family_care/schools_and_colleges/adult_and_community_education/community_learning/information_for_providers.htm , No,no