A new gazebo for Lochgoilhead Community Gardens

Aim

We aim to replace the much-loved gazebo in the Community Gardens that was irreparably damaged by Storm Amy in 2025

Who are we, and what is our project about?

We are a charity based in the small, remote costal village of Lochgoilhead in Argyll. In addition to raising and distributing charitable funds to a wide range of community projects, we directly manage a number of community amenities, including a community garden, an easy-access path network, and a children's play-park. A large 6m x 4m metal gazebo in our community gardens, itself purchased through generous donations, was irreparably damaged during Storm Amy in 2025. The gazebo provided a meeting place, a space for visitors and garden volunteers to rest, and a safe place for children to play (we kept a box of toys under the gazebo for anyone to play with with). 

Why are we crowdfunding?

We aim to replace the gazebo with a solid, part-timber, storm-resistant gazebo. We hope to build upon generous local donations to purchase a new 6.1m x 3.7 Barrington timber and steel model. Any additional funds raised would help us to buy new seats and more toys for the gazebo and potentially to install a power supply to the gazebo for lighting. 

How we’ll spend the money raised

The storm-resistant gazebo we hope to buy is currently £2,699. We will need some materials for securely fixing it. The gazebo will be installed by our wonderful volunteers. 

How you can help

There are three simple ways to get involved and support our project:

1. Make a donation

Every pledge gets us closer to our goal. Early support can help build momentum and inspire others to give too.

2. Spread the word

Share our project with friends, family and your wider network. The more people we reach, the more likely we are to succeed.

3. Volunteer with us

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch through the ‘Contact’ section using the subject "I want to volunteer my time or expertise" on our project page.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 30th October 2026 at 10:29am