We're still collecting donations
On the 24th July 2018 we'd raised £72,858 with 114 supporters in 91 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Following the success of our Tower Theatre crowdfunder, we are now accepting ongoing donations of support.
by The Tower Theatre Company in London, England, United Kingdom
On the 24th July 2018 we'd raised £72,858 with 114 supporters in 91 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
During our original crowdfunding campaign, we successfully raised £72,858 thanks to 114 wonderful supporters. We are now continuing to accept donations to help us to keep getting the theatre ready for the Autumn 2018 Season. Find out more about our original plans below.
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We are thrilled to announce that on Tuesday 6th February the Company completed on the purchase of the former Sunstone House in Stoke Newington. Now that we officially own the building it has been renamed "Tower Theatre" - our new home. This is a huge milestone for the Tower and heartfelt thanks go out to every single person who has supported the project and helped us reach this momentous point. Have a look at it from inside and out in the video at the bottom of the page, as you read down!
Our builders moved into the property on Monday 26th February to begin the renovation works, and are making great progress. The further along we get with the project the more opportunities there will be for our Members and Friends and other willing volunteers to get involved - the move into our new home is a mammoth task and we will be looking for volunteer groups to organise and assist with every aspect of the process.
The upper floor of the Tower building where the theatre will take shape, as the mezzanine floor above and its structural supports/columns and stairs are being removed and cleared to make space for the house and stage.
We are pleased to confirm that we have funds for the purchase, refurb and conversion to performance-ready (albeit to only the most basic of operational levels) and plan to launch our Autumn 2018 Season from our new home. That process is already underway. However, while this leaves us with a reasonable financial 'buffer', there is still a menu of additional needs (and wants) that would increase the quality of our performances, contribute to building local relationships faster, grow the audience to our shows, and add 'quality-of-life' benefits to our Members, Friends, staff, actors, tech and production teams.
We're crowdfunding here to make the first season in our new home as successful as possible, and invest now for an even-more-successful second hundred years!
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To maximise the opportunities available to our Members, Friends, audiences and other supporters, there are a wide range of ways to support the Tower Theatre's 'Big Get-In':
Spread the Word - Check back regularly, comment, ask questions and engage with us here on Crowdfunder, and share this campaign with your friends and family on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...) to get the word out about our new home! Join us at events in the new space over the next months, and let us know what would make the Tower's new home even more valuable to you and our community. Free!
'Give a Tenner or Two' - As the saying goes, 'Every little helps!' and every pound will not only help us prepare to launch our first season in our new home, but prepare it for years and years of seasons to come. More importantly, it will help us build a busy and dynamic base for our community, and build new relationships with the Stoke Newington neighbourhood (and beyond) to invite them to become a part of the Tower too.
In rehearsal for ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard, one of the few shows we're performing before moving
into our new home in Stoke Newington (photo by Robert Piwko of http://www.robertpiwko.co.uk)
Many Hands, Quick Work - While we have the budget to get us up and running in our new home, every donation frees more of our remaining 'nest egg' for our financial security, unexpected costs, and strategic investments. Like any show, there are a lot of small pieces of a theatre that we'll need to buy and get into place - donate one of many glasses, chairs, stools - or to a show's budget and help us make our existing funds go further:
Building a Tower - We've got the budget for the building and all the basics, but there are a few opportunities to make some specific elements possible, freeing up our reserves for other important options and priorities. If you've got a bit more to donate and want to put it toward a specific piece of the build, have a look at these options:
Boost a Team - We'll be ready for our Autumn 2018 season, but over fifteen years scattered between venues and depending upon others' infrastructure, we have just the minimum necessary resources 'in-house' to produce our shows. If you're able to consider a more substantial donation, each '£2,500 Boost' we receive in a specific area - lighting, wardrobe, set/props - will allow us to upgrade it to take full advantage of our phenomenal new space:
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For those who could consider a more generous donation...
The new home of the Tower Theatre Company, a fascinating and quirky building at the centre of Stoke Newington in North London - with space for rehearsal rooms, office, bar, storage, a studio and incredible space for the main stage.
Major Donor Tiers - If you've been with the Tower for decades, or just joined in the past year, this is the single best opportunity to make a major donation to the charity's work and future. The building is paid for and the initial refurb is funded, but doing so has reduced our reserves significantly, and much more needs to be done to secure the Company for the years to come. If you've been considering a major gift, please do it now:
Major donors will be recognised by name and honorary title on a plaque in the lobby on opening night of our first season in the new space, plus in every show's programme throughout the first season, as well as be given access to exclusive events, 'behind the scenes' opportunities and other benefits.
To discuss making a Major Gift, please contact Alexander Knapp on the fundraising team at 07956 601 674 or [email protected] .
Legacy Gifts - The Tower's new home was made possible in part due to a bequest from a long-time Member. If you'd consider making a Legacy (or Living Legacy) Gift now - more than £25,000 - there are opportunities for naming rights within the building, bespoke additions, programmes or scholarships that it could enable. Alternatively, contact us to learn more about leaving a bequest to the Tower to sustain its work, art and community.
To discuss making a Major Gift, please contact Alexander Knapp on the fundraising team at 07956 601 674 or [email protected] .
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