Fundraiser for Downcast Studios

Aim

Help Downcast Studios recover from another break-in by funding repairs, replacing equipment and improving security so they can reopen quick.

Help Downcast Studios Get Back on Their Feet

In the early hours, Downcast Studios suffered another devastating break-in.

This isn’t just another business. Downcast Studios is a creative space that gives artists, musicians and our local community somewhere to create, collaborate and thrive. Every time something like this happens, it takes more than just money to put things right, it knocks confidence, delays projects and puts even more pressure on an independent business already working hard to survive.

As a community, we can show that Gateshead looks after its own.

We’re launching this fundraiser to help cover the immediate costs of repairs, replacing damaged or stolen equipment, improving security and getting the studio back up and running as quickly as possible.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a genuine difference. If you’re unable to contribute, sharing this fundraiser is just as valuable.

Let’s send a clear message that our independent businesses are worth protecting and that acts like this won’t define our community.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and support.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 19th July 2026 at 8:39pm