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Old Library Fundraising Campaign

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO CREATE A NEW ARTS HUB AT THE OLD LIBRARY

DONATE TODAY AND YOUR GIFT WILL BE DOUBLED!

With thanks to Englefield Charitable Trust we have just launched a match funding appeal for our Old Library campaign, meaning that every donation made through the Good Exchange will be matched pound for pound (up to £10,000) - so a donation of £25 means £50 for the Old Library campaign! Donate here.

With support from Greenham Trust, this historic building will become a permanent home to our creative participation work which provides a lifeline to many local people: reducing social isolation and loneliness within our community; improving mental health locally; and supporting young people in building confidence and self-esteem. This work currently takes place in a temporary shared space and desperately needs a new permanent home - and the Old Library is the perfect new space. Once complete it will have dedicated engagement spaces, a small Café Bar and places to gather – benefiting more and more local people with the positive impact that participation in creative activity can have.

We are asking you, and everyone we know, to help us reopen this historic building as a new creative space for our community. We have already raised 60% of our fundraising target and now need your help to reach our goal.

CAN YOU HELP TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS?

Old Library Campaign Video

You can increase your level of support for the campaign by:

BECOMING AN OLD LIBRARY PATRON

For a donation of £1,000 you can be a key supporter and make a significant impact on the transformation of this beautiful historic building.

JOINING OUR CARNEGIE CLUB

Make a leadership gift of £5,000 and be instrumental in helping us reach our fundraising target.

JOINING THE OLD LIBRARY CORPORATE CLUB

Your company could support our vital work in the community.

NAMING A SPACE

There are naming opportunities available throughout the Old Library, including the engagement spaces and café bar.

The exterior of the Old Library, Cheap Street, Newbury
Old Library, Cheap Street, Newbury

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Contact Ruth Stillman, Head of Development ruths@cornexchangenew.co.uk for more information about making a donation.

If you would like to make a donation by cheque, CAF cheque or CAF voucher, please make it payable to Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust and send to: Development Office, Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BQ or by hand to Corn Exchange Box Office.

Gift Aid - as a registered charity, for every £1 you give we can claim an extra 25p from HMRC, at no additional cost to you. To make your donation go further, tick the Gift Aid box when you make a donation online or complete the declaration form at www.cornexchangenew.com/support

Supported by

  • Greenham Common Trust
  • Garfield Weston Foundation
  • Syder Foundation
  • Backstage Trust
  • Foyle Foundation
  • Rivar Ltd
  • Eling Estate
  • Newbury Town Council

Also supported by:

Adrian Swire Charitable Trust, Englefield Charitable Trust, GJ Ward Charitable Trust, Mobbs Memorial Trust and Payne-Gallwey Charitable Trust