Fundraising Update
Date: 7th Oct 2024
Author: Naomi McMorn
HOW MUCH HAVE YOU RAISED SO FAR?
To date, we have raised £104.006.92, with £50k of that figure a generous pledge from the Parish Council. We have also received donations from the Menston Show, and many many grassroots fundraisers and amazing individuals.
HOW MUCH DO WE NEED TO RAISE?
This is a tricky question to answer because even when the plans are finalised, materials fluctuate in costs, but we have had a quantity surveyor from Shelby Group estimate the costs based on both the current iteration of the plans and similar projects around the country and he predicts a cost of £1 million.
HAVE THE PLANS BEEN AGREED & SUBMITTED?
Not yet. We want to get it right first time and so we are still working with a couple of architects to try and get the plans to reflect all the wants and needs of the stakeholders in this project. We want a building that not only serves all the leaders and young people Scouting and Guiding in Menston but also the wider community; a building that is sustainable and future-proof; a building that the neighbours can enjoy and that we are proud to have sitting on our park.