Community shares
Capital at risk — please be aware of the risks associated with investing in community shares.
Capital at risk — please be aware of the risks associated with investing in community shares.
We are breathing life back into the Wilderness, creating a place where people of all ages from the community can feel they belong.
Thank you to every one of you who has invested so far.
LATEST UPDATE
We're delighted to say that we have separately received two pledges, one from Mid Counties Co-operative of £15,000 and just today 4th September, another of £25,000 from Co-operative & Community Finance. We have exceeded our minimum target of £50,000.
Nevertheless, whatever you might choose to pledge still makes you a member, a voting member, of the community benefit society.
Who are we? We are Wylderne, a local community-owned business, who have just taken over the Wilderness Centre just outside Mitcheldean and saved it for the community.
We know the Wilderness holds a special place in many people’s hearts. We’ve met countless people who tell us they visited here when they were children. It was often their first night away from home and felt like a great adventure. And we’ve heard from many parents how much their children enjoyed their trips. These memories are now secure for future generations too.
As the Wilderness Centre turns over a new leaf we also want to celebrate this beautiful spot as a place to connect to nature - and to learn together how we can bring even more biodiversity to the Forest of Dean. We hope to offer opportunities to learn new skills too, skills our young people will need for a greener economy.
Your investment will help us with important repairs, and for improving and upgrading the facilities so we can truly be a community asset for all.
It needs to be a place that feels attractive, welcoming, a bit special where all ages can relax, be comfortable, and be inspired.
So, the Wilderness needs your support.
Everyone who buys a share will become a Member of Wylderne Limited Community Benefit Society and if they choose, will have one vote at the Annual General Meeting. One Member, one vote, no matter how many shares you hold.
Each share costs £1. The minimum number of shares you can buy is 50, so the minimum investment is £50. You can spread this investment over 10 months too. See here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eD9sAwPsc_6FjJJI62pQkSp09hmDAO-8Yeeu8Xaa3k8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.9n27ebpoyct
As a community owned business that is based on a strong business model, your investment is a solid investment in the community’s future health and wellbeing. Thank you.
This project successfully funded on 9th February 2026