| Savings & Scale – Full Financial Picture The Soil Builder’s Hub is designed not only as an ecological project but also as a cost-effective, income-generating system. Below we look at the savings, costs, and future opportunities. |
| Space & Rent Plot size: 15m × 12m = 180 m² (≈ 1,937 ft²) Rent: £1.50/m² per month = £270/month = £3,240/year This is the Hub’s main fixed cost. |
| Year 1 – One-Time Savings By bringing everything under one roof, we permanently remove three major overheads: Waste removal → £4,200/year Hard standing → £900/year Storage facility → £1,200/year Total saving achieved in Year 1: £6,300 These savings are front-loaded: once they’re cut, they remain gone. In future years, the Hub simply avoids these costs rather than creating “new savings” each year. |
| Subscription Value – The True Recurring Income From Year 1 onward, the Hub produces soil-building materials (compost, worm castings, leaf mould, mulch). Instead of being sold outright, these are delivered back into client gardens through Hub subscriptions: 20 clients → £3,600/year 40 clients → £7,200/year 50 clients → £9,000/year 75 clients → £13,560/year [Due to legal restrictions by the government, we would be unable to sell the compost directly to the market, but we can allow subscriptions to a private client base] |
| Net Position Year 1 (savings + subscriptions – rent): 20 clients → (£6,300 + £3,600) – £3,240 = £6,660 50 clients → (£6,300 + £9,000) – £3,240 = £12,060 75 clients → (£6,300 + £13,560) – £3,240 = £16,620 Year 2 onward (subscriptions – rent, savings already banked): 20 clients → £3,600 – £3,240 = £360 50 clients → £9,000 – £3,240 = £5,760 75 clients → £13,560 – £3,240 = £10,320 |
| Diversification Opportunities (Future Phases) The Hub can also open new revenue streams over time: Worm sales (surplus worms alongside castings) → £500–£1,000/year Biochar (once production starts) → £500–£2,000/year Workshops & tours (schools, community) → £250–£500 per event Add-ons for clients (mulch top-ups, compost boosters) → £1,000–£2,000/year |
| Value Per Square Foot At 75 clients, Year 2 onward net value = £10,320/year. Per m² = £57/m²/year Per ft² = £5.33/ft²/year Add in diversification, and this could climb to £6–£7.50/ft²/year. |
| In summary: Year 1 → The Hub delivers a big financial reset by cutting £6,300 of overheads and establishing the subscription base. Year 2+ → The Hub becomes a steady subscription-driven model, with optional income streams (worms, biochar, workshops) to expand profitability. Alternative Income Streams (Future Phases) Beyond savings and subscriptions, the Hub can diversify into new income avenues: Worm Sales Selling surplus worms (for fishing, composting, or pets) legally alongside castings. Revenue potential: £500–£1,000/year depending on surplus. Biochar Once production is safe and scaled, expected from Year 2 onward, this revenue stream can begin. Small-scale sales or inclusion in Premium subscription tiers. Revenue potential: £500–£2,000/year. Workshops & Education Hosting soil-building demonstrations, composting classes, or tours for schools/community groups. Revenue potential: £250–£500 per event (2–4 per year). Soil Builder’s Club Add-Ons e.g. “Mulch top-up service,” “Seasonal compost booster.” Revenue potential: £1,000–£2,000/year. |
| The Soil Builder’s Hub transforms waste into resources, overheads into savings, and clients into members of a circular economy — all while regenerating soil and reducing environmental impact. |
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