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This project successfully funded on 15th April 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Final 5 Days: Help Us Reach Our £50,000 Goal!
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Final 5 Days: Help Us Reach Our £50,000 Goal!
Dear Friends and Supporters,
We're in the final stretch of our Big House Heroes Campaign, with just 5 days remaining to reach our £50,000 target. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local businesses and community members, we've already secured 93% of our goal. Now, we need your support to cross the finish line.
Why Your Support Matters
Wentworth Woodhouse is more than a historic building; it's a symbol of cultural pride and community spirit. As one of the UK's grandest stately homes, we're undertaking an ambitious regeneration to transform it into a thriving cultural hub for South Yorkshire.
The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, established in 2017, is dedicated to securing the long-term future of this Grade I listed country house. Your contributions directly fund:
- Education Projects: Engaging local schools and communities in heritage and arts programs.
- Community Engagement: Hosting events that foster a sense of belonging.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Providing spaces and activities that promote health and wellness.
- Cultural Experiences: Offering exhibitions, performances, and workshops that enrich lives.
- Employment Opportunities: Creating jobs and training programs within the heritage sector.
See for yourself the impact we are having
How You Can Make a Difference
Becoming a Big House Hero is more than just a donation; it's a commitment to preserving our shared heritage and enriching our community. Here's how you can get involved:
- Donate Today: Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal.
- Choose a Reward: As a token of our appreciation, select from a range of exclusive rewards when you donate.
- Join the Heroes Circle: Donate £1,000 or more to be recognised as one of our unique Big House Heroes, with your name featured on the Wentworth Woodhouse Supporters section of our website and receive exclusive updates on the impact of your contribution.
Act Now – Time is Running Out!
With only 5 days left, your immediate action is crucial. Help us reach our £50,000 target and ensure Wentworth Woodhouse continues to serve as a cultural cornerstone for future generations.
Donate Now: [Insert Donation Link]
Wentworth Woodhouse belongs to us all—play your part in its bright future!
For more information, contact us at: [email protected].
Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (registered charity number: 1155374)
Our Incentives
As an extra thank you, we've lined up a range of rewards. If you prefer not to receive a reward, you can support the project by clicking 'donate’.
- £5 – Exclusive thank you MP4 film from the CEO of the Trust.
- £15 – Postcard picture of the North Tower.
- £30 – A print of your choice from a selection of three by the late Gillian Billups.
- £75 – Handcrafted Slate Clock made from reclaimed timber and slate from within the house (must be collected).
- £100 – Suggest a subject for a video about Wentworth Woodhouse that you'd like to see made by our Volunteer Digital Team (production schedule to be agreed at a mutually convenient time for the Trust).
- £100 – Exclusive Access thank you tour of the House with an update on future projects.
- £150 – Spend a day on set at Wentworth Woodhouse filming with our Volunteer Digital Team, and have a hand in filming one of our next video productions (to be agreed at a mutually convenient time for the Trust).
- £275 – Jo Scarborough Limited Edition Signed Canvas (must be collected).
- £500 – Private Conservation Tour of the House, including access to behind-the-scenes sites such as the North Tower.
- Undisclosed Amount – Naming Rights to the Library Lounge Bar for a 12/24-month period (to be agreed).
How to Get Involved
Pledge Support: Contribute in return for a variety of incentives. Spread the Word: Share this campaign far and wide on your social media pages to reach as many people as possible. Simply Donate: If you're feeling generous and support the cause, donate an amount of your choice. Every contribution is appreciated and well-utilised. Organize a Fundraiser: Have an idea? We'd love to hear it. Contact us at [email protected], and we can help you organise an event.
Together, we can ensure that Wentworth Woodhouse remains a vibrant part of our community for generations to come. Thank you for your support!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made