A new skate-friendly public space in Nottingham

by Skate Nottingham in Nottingham, United Kingdom

Total raised £16,980

raised so far

238

supporters

A new all-weather space for skateboarding is coming! We need your help to fill it with amazing things to skate and deliver free activities.

by Skate Nottingham in Nottingham, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 3rd September 2022 we'd raised £16,730 with 231 supporters in 42 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

 New stretch target

If we exceed our initial target of £15,000, which will fund all of the skateable street furniture that will go into the new space at Sussex Street, plus resource towards free activities, we will go on to try to raise £20,000 with your help. This will fund more activities, including designs and materials for even more skateable forms to go in the space in the future, alongside kick-starting development work with the City Council and other partners to improve, update and extend ('fill in the middle') of the unfinished skatepark at King Edward Park, Sneinton.


We did it!! Thankyou to all 237 donors, including Sport England who provided match-funding from their Active Together programme. We raised a whopping £16,885 - which enabled us to cover all the main capital costs of Tram Line Spot, which successfully opened on the 17th December 2022 and is now being used by 100s of people each week!

This page remains open to donations from people who want to contribute towards the ongoing activation of the space.  We've already delivered an incredible range of free activities, from coached skate sessions, to creative workshops, ramp building sessions and even horticulture workshops at the pop-up allotments next to the space! Every donation, however small, helps to keep this going.

And now a new skatepark funding campaign is about to happen - so watch this space for the launch of a new Crowdfunder UK page for a skatepark in the nearby town of Stapleford.  The original wooden skatepark at Hickings Lane was incredibly well used, especially during the Covid-19 crisis, but had to be dismantled in summer 2022 due to its dilapidated, dangerous state. Ever since, local skatepark users have been working hard to raise awareness of the critical mental and physical health benefits of their facility - and now have incredible support from Broxtowe Borough Council and Stapleford Town Council.  So we're very excited to get going with that new campaign, which will be launched very soon!

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Tram Line Spot is a free-to-use, inclusive all-weather 'skate-friendly' space in central Nottingham. Its open 24 hours a day, and you can find it here: Sussex St, Nottingham NG1 7EZ 

Its a 50x12m space beneath the tram viaduct, near the Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery and new Nottingham College campus. We're calling the space 'Tram Line Spot' or 'TLS'. It comprises of a flat plaza space with a 3-set and skateable perimeter ledge. 

But what goes into this space was up to you! And now its there!

We worked with Nottingham City Council, skatepark specialists Betongpark and Skateboard GB to design, fund and install 3 modular items of skateable street furniture. These bespoke corten steel forms were fabricated by legendary pro skater and maker Ewen Bower. The forms were installed at the site by the team from Betongpark and Skate Nottingham volunteers a few days before the space opened to the public.

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We needed to raise £15,000 for at least three installations. Skateboard GB kindly committed £5,000 towards this. We also needed to fund free activities at the site, including weekly beginners' lessons, public arts exhibitions, photography workshops and skate jams and comps.  We achieved all this, with the £16,885 raised with kind donors to this campaign covering all of the costs of the forms. Alongside the grant from Skateboard GB, this also helped to fund the fit-out, which included densification and sealant treatment of the perimeter skateable ledges, hard-wearing resin filler in all the joins between the prefabricated concrete units and other preparations for opening - ensuring the space skated incredibly from the very first day it was open, on the 17th December 2022. Then on 2nd April 2023, the official opening event, with DC Shoes and Supereight, saw 2-300 skateboarders of all abilities get their shred on with national coverage in The Skateboarders Companion.

Who are we? 

Skate Nottingham CIC are a non-profit dedicated to growing the benefits of our amazing skateboarding community. Since forming in 2017, we've engaged more than 3,500 people with free skateboarding lessons, largescale events, skate photography courses and exhibitions, skatepark design and building workshops, and multi-venue festivals of skate culture. We've been instrumental in getting three new outdoor public skateparks built in and around Nottingham, with several more in the pipeline.

Tram Line Spot is the biggest project we've ever taken on. We can't do it alone.

We needed your help to ensure the best skateable features get built at TLS. We also need your help to continue to deliver free activities, including weekly beginners' sessions led by trained coaches and a public arts programme with an outdoor exhibition space and graffiti wall. 

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Community impact

TLS couldn't have come at a better time for our city. Nottingham has the lowest household income in the UK, as well as lower rates of physical activity and higher childhood obesity than elsewhere, which together contribute to a lower than average life expectancy. Despite being a young city with two large universities, fewer local young people go onto Higher Education and Nottingham has one of the lowest rates of graduate retention. 

We're proud of our work to get local young people active, making them feel part of the skate community from the first time they step on a skateboard, and connecting them to inspirational figures in the creative and built environment trades and professions.

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Almost half of our current weekly skate session participants are girls, 60% identify as being Black, Asian or from another Minority Ethnic group and 47% live in neighbourhoods that are significantly disadvantaged.

Our #inspiredbyskatespots project enabled 110 young people to help design the new skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park with Canvas and a small 'legal DIY' skatepark at Beeston Fields with Betongpark. We work with volunteers to renovate run-down public amenities, such as 'Skate & Give Back' in summer 2020, where young people and their parents 'earned' free skateboarding lessons by litter-picking and repairing and re-painting a community pavilion. 

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Starting in summer 2022, we were the only organisation in the UK to pilot Edu-Skate, which helps young people develop essential life-skills during skate lessons, including creativity, perseverance and teamwork. We deliver this amazing programme, created by international charity Concrete Jungle Foundation, for free to the young people who come to the beginners' sessions at Tram Line Spot, alongside one-to-one and small group lessons that you can access as rewards for donations to our Crowdfunder.

Why did we crowdfund for Tram Line Spot?

The communities we work with have been hit hard by Covid-19, as have members of our own team. Challenging employment situations and rising living costs have resulted in the loss of volunteers whilst a number of local funding sources have been discontinued. At the same time, the costs linked to delivering our activities have increased - particularly with the loss of free, secure spaces to store our ramps, boards and helmets in Nottingham. At the same time demand for skateboarding has risen hugely! In the 12 months from spring 2020 alone, we worked with more than 1,000 young people.  More than 300 people came to our event at Nottingham Castle last summer and the new skateparks we helped design, Lady Bay and Ruddington, are frequently filled beyond capacity. 

Although Nottingham City Council are kindly funding the 'blank canvas' for the new space (the plaza area, steps and perimeter ledge), there is no local finance available for the skateable features within the space.  So, as a community, we needed to step up to this challenge.  And we did, thankyou. 

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Rewards

In return for your support for this campaign, you'll have a load of rewards to choose from! Boards, shoes, T-shirts, private coaching sessions, and limited edition photo prints are just a few things we're giving away to make the new Tram Line Spot a success.

Only one reward can be chosen at a time, but if you want to cop several of our available goodies, simply donate again!

  • Limited edition print by Chris Johnson - AVE wallie, Basford, 2011. Available in A3 or A4.

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  • Limited edition print by Chris Johnson - Geoff Rowley noseblunt slide, Kirkby, 2011. Available in A3 or A4.

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  • Limited edition photo prints by Tom Quigley

1 - Jack Allison's kickflip at Sneinton Market - 2021 (ALL 10/10 CLAIMED)

2 - Elliot Maynard's noseblunt slide in The Meadows - 2020

3 - Theo Fearon's 5-0 grind on Station Street - 2021

4 - Andrew Holt's backside 180 at the old DIY - 2015

5 - The Sneinton Market jam crew - 2022

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  • Scott Underdown 10x12" C-Type photo print by Wig Worland

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  • Alan Rushbrooke 10x12" C-Type photo print by Wig Worland

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  • One-to-one photography session at Make It Easy Lab
  • FujiFilm Velvia 120 slide film, ISO 50, expired 2006

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  • Eric Dressen 10x7" handmade print by Donovan Pennant
  • Broadmarsh Banks 9x7" handmade print by Donovan Pennant

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  • Pete Hellicar 7x5 handmade print by Donovan Pennant
  • Bill Danforth 7x5 handmade print by Donovan Pennant

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  • Honest Skateboards deck (we will contact you for your choice of deck - preference will be first come, first served)
  • Adidas Skateboarding Matchbreak Super - size UK 8.5

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  • Adidas Skateboarding Dennis Busenitz Black Leather - size UK 11.5
  • Adidas Samba ADV Snowboard Boots - size UK 8.5

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Check back for more exclusive & limited items dropping throughout this 6-week Crowdfunder, including some very special ones that link back to TLS's historic location - just steps away from where the legendary Broadmarsh Banks stood for decades.

How we’ll spend the money raised

We estimate that the total cost of the project will be £35,000, including the 3-4 items of skateable street furniture and 12-month programme of activities.

Skateboard GB have kindly pledged £5,000 towards the installations whilst The National Lottery Community Fund have kindly awarded us a £10,000 Awards for All grant towards the activity programme.

We therefore need to raise a further £20,000. We are setting an initial target of £15,000 for this Crowdfunder (with a stretch target of £20,000 if we hit that), and are applying for a range of other grants at the same time. If we exceed our target, we will invest any extra resources into more free activities alongside a renewed campaign to 'fill in' the middle of the unfinished skatepark at King Edward Park.

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a donation. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!  The faster we raise money towards our target, the more likely we are to secure match-funding from organisations like Sport England, which will really help us hit our target.

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get. Times are hard at the moment, so we understand that not everyone will be able to make a donation, but if you share our project as widely as you can, you'll still be helping massively.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out on social media during the campaign and in our press releases to local and national news platforms once our Crowdfunder has finished.

4. Create a fundraiser of your own. Use the button on our page to get started. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

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Rewards

This project offered rewards

£55 or more

Adidas Skateboarding Dennis Busenitz Black Leather

Classic leather skate shoe from Adidas Skateboarding, size 11.5, boxed. Black/red/gold detail.

£5 or more

FujiFilm Velvia 120 slide film - ISO 50, exp. 2006

One roll of expired slide film, medium format - straight from our stash! A great price with the rising cost of film these days - and a chance to play with slide film and those vivid Velvia colours. Expired in 2006, so overexposing by at least one stop recommended. No guarantee on results - shoot at your own risk.

£15 or more

Limited edition A3 photo print by Tom Quigley - #2

#2 - Elliot Maynard's noseblunt slide in The Meadows - 2020. One of a few moments from the past decade of Nottingham skateboarding, captured by Tom Quigley, that is being released for the first time as a limited run of prints. Available in a limited edition of 10, at A3 size on quality 250gsm stock, signed & numbered.

£15 or more

Limited edition A3 photo print by Tom Quigley - #3

#3 - Theo Fearon's 5-0 grind on Station Street - 2021. One of a few moments from the past decade of Nottingham skateboarding, captured by Tom Quigley, that is being released for the first time as a limited run of prints. Available in a limited edition of 10, at A3 size on quality 250gsm stock, signed & numbered.

£15 or more

Limited edition A3 photo print by Tom Quigley - #4

#4 - Andrew Holt's backside 180 at the old DIY - 2015. One of a few moments from the past decade of Nottingham skateboarding, captured by Tom Quigley, that is being released for the first time as a limited run of prints. Available in a limited edition of 10, at A3 size on quality 250gsm stock, signed & numbered.

£15 or more

Limited edition A3 photo print by Tom Quigley - #5

#5 - The Sneinton Market jam crew - 2022. One of a few moments from the past decade of Nottingham skateboarding, captured by Tom Quigley, that is being released for the first time as a limited run of prints. Available in a limited edition of 10, at A3 size on quality 250gsm stock, signed & numbered.

£20 or more

AVE wallie A4 photo print by Chris Johnson

Straight from the cover of Sidewalk Magazine, this Anthony Van Engelen carwash wallie was the result of a 2011 Midlands mission filming for what would become Vans 'Propeller'. The biggest thing to go down in Basford! Kindly given by Chris Johnson, this image is available in a run of 10 on quality 250gsm stock. A3 also available if you want to make an impact on your walls!

£20 or more

Geoff Rowley noseblunt slide A4 photo print by CJ

Geoff Rowley contends with the classic Kirkby crust for Sidewalk mag more than a decade ago. Another legendary image in Nottinghamshire skateboarding history from Chris Johnson, kindly made available for this Crowdfunder campaign. Limited edition of 10, A4, on quality 250gsm stock.

£20 or more

Bill Danforth 7x5 print by Donovan Pennant

An original darkroom print straight from the archives of OG Notts photographer, Donovan Pennant, a seminal documenter of the 80s & 90s skate/BMX scene. Bill Danforth portrait shot at Rollersnakes Nottingham on a 1989 Team Alva tour. Published in Skate Action Magazine, May 1989. 7x5 silver gelatine print, handprinted by Donovan. Another gem that we're stoked to be able to offer for this crowdfunder.

£25 or more

Broadmarsh Banks 9x7" print by Donovan Pennant

An original darkroom print straight from the archives of OG Notts photographer, Donovan Pennant, a seminal documenter of the 80s & 90s skate/BMX scene. Jeff floating above the much-missed Broady Banks. 9x7" silver gelatine print, handprinted by Donovan. An original darkroom print from that era, a rare print to get hold of!

£25 or more

Eric Dressen 10x7" print by Donovan Pennant

An original darkroom print straight from the archives of OG Notts photographer, Donovan Pennant, a seminal documenter of the 80s & 90s skate/BMX scene. Eric Dressen shredding the Notts Rollersnakes mini ramp back in 1988. Published in Skate Action Magazine. 10x7" silver gelatine print, handprinted by Donovan. A rare glimpse into Donovan's archive and the chance to own an OG print from this era!

£30 or more

AVE wallie A3 photo print by Chris Johnson

Straight from the cover of Sidewalk Magazine, this Anthony Van Engelen carwash wallie was the result of a 2011 Midlands mission filming for what would become Vans 'Propeller'. The biggest thing to go down in Basford! Kindly given by Chris Johnson, this image is available in a run of 10 on quality 250gsm stock.

£30 or more

Geoff Rowley noseblunt slide A3 photo print by CJ

Geoff Rowley contends with the classic Kirkby crust for Sidewalk mag more than a decade ago. Another legendary image in Nottinghamshire skateboarding history from Chris Johnson, kindly made available for this Crowdfunder campaign. Limited edition of 10, A3, on quality 250gsm stock.

£60 or more

Scott Underdown 10x12" C-Type print by Wig Worland

A classic 90s photo of Nottingham/Forty Two legend Scott Underdown at the old Broadmarsh bus station. Shot by Wig Worland, the Sidewalk Magazine legend who is often credited as the founding father of modern UK skate photography. Print signed by Wig!

£60 or more

Alan Rushbrooke 10x12" C-Type print by Wig Worland

Another 90s gem fresh from the archives of legendary skate photographer Wig Worland. Alan Rushbrooke at Broadmarsh Banks, the spot that once stood for decades just steps away from our new Tram Line Spot. Lot of history in this part of town. Print signed by Wig!

£100 or more

Adidas Samba ADV Snowboard Boots

Sick pair of Adidas Snowboarding boots in sample size 8.5, boxed. Grey/red/white. RRP £230.

£5 or more

Coffee at Blend, Sneinton Market

Our friends at Blend Coffee Shop and Stewarts of Trent Bridge Coffee Roasters, Unit 30, Sneinton Market, have kindly offered a free coffee if you select this reward. Pop into their Sneinton Market cafe, show your confirmation email and then watch the skateboarding out of the window! We're stoked to work with Blend who employ several local skaters and make amazing coffee, cakes and toasties, including loads of veggie, vegan and gluten free options

£8 or more

Coffee and Homemade Cake Deal at Blend, Sneinton

Our friends at Blend Coffee Shop and Stewarts of Trent Bridge, Unit 30, Sneinton Market, have kindly offered a free coffee and homemade cake if you select this reward. Pop into their Sneinton Market cafe, show your confirmation email and watch the skateboarding out of the window! We're stoked to work with Blend who employ several local skaters and make amazing coffee, cakes and toasties - including loads of veggie, vegan and gluten free options.

£10 or more

Sneinton Market '10 Years Strong' Zine

A copy of our recent zine that celebrates the first 10 years of skateboarding & community at Nottingham’s hub spot, Sneinton Market. A mix of photography & art from a bunch of our talented mates, including Tom Quigley, Chris Johnson, Jarrad Thomas, Alice Ashley, Andy Horsley & loads more!

£10 or more

Biggie 30 Paint Pen and Sticker from Montana Shop

Notts graff legends Montana Shop Nottingham are offering a Biggie 30 waterproof paint pen (green or blue) plus stickers to people who select this reward. Pop into their Sneinton Market shop and show your confirmation email. We're stoked to work with Montana to help a new generation of artists to create and share their work at TLS, which will have a large, semi-permanent hoarding - part of which will be a free graffiti wall.

£15 or more

Limited edition A3 photo print by Tom Quigley - #1

#1 - Jack Allison's kickflip at Sneinton Market - 2021. One of a few moments from the past decade of Nottingham skateboarding, captured by Tom Quigley, that is being released for the first time as a limited run of prints. Available in a limited edition of 10, at A3 size on quality 250gsm stock, signed & numbered.

£15 or more

'Skateboarding in the City' T-shirt (Size: Medium)

Limited numbers of 'Skateboarding in the City' festival T-shirts, high quality cotton, White, with large 'skater and filmer' back-print designed by Nottingham skater/artist Scarce and the Skate Nottingham logo on the chest. This size is UK Medium (US small), which is a good fit for teenagers and for women if you like your T-shirt more fitted. Screen printed by the brilliant Dizzy Ink using environmentally friendly inks.

£15 or more

'Skateboarding in the City' T-shirt (Size: Small)

Limited numbers of 'Skateboarding in the City' festival T-shirts, high quality cotton, White, with large 'skater and filmer' back-print designed by Nottingham skater/artist Scarce and the Skate Nottingham logo on the chest. This size is UK Small (US extra small), which is a good fit for children aged 12 and under. Screen printed by the brilliant Dizzy Ink using environmentally friendly inks.

£15 or more

Skateboard stencil art workshop

Select this reward for a place on our exclusive stencil art workshop this Saturday 20th August - your donation receipt is your ticket! Our guest artist Kate Mason will show participants how to spray paint skateboards and design their own stencils, over at King Edward skatepark in Sneinton. 12:30 - 2pm. Age 7+. One donation = 1 place on the workshop.

£18 or more

Sidewalk Magazine issue 47 June 2000: Scotty cover

An early Sidewalk issue featuring Notts hero Scotty Underdown on the cover, boardsliding an Oxford rail for Andy Horsley's lens. Get a valued piece of skate media for your collection while donating to the continued progression of the Nottingham/UK skate scene! While you're here, check out the 'Updates' tab of this Crowdfunder for a full interview with Scotty!

£20 or more

£20 Rollersnakes Voucher

Our friends at Rollersnakes, the UK's longest-running action sports mailorder/online retailer, based in Derby, have kindly pledged loads of different rewards, which we'll be publishing throughout our 6-week campaign. This one, for a donation of £20, is for a voucher that will get you £20 off any order from www.rollersnakes.co.uk or from their Derby store, Unit 7, Parker Centre, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SZ.

£20 or more

One-to-one coaching at The Tracks, Rollersnakes

Our friends at Rollersnakes recently opened an amazing skate-space at the back of their Derby store: 'The Tracks' - a low-key paradise of lumps, bumps, curbs and movable obstacles. For a £20 donation, this reward gets you 1-hour of one-to-one coaching at The Tracks from a member of the Rollersnakes coaching team. Contact their Derby store to arrange: Unit 7, Parker Centre, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SZ, Telephone: 01332 22 2244

£20 or more

Tech Deck Fingerboard Skatepark Set

Although Tram Line Spot will be all weather, maybe you'll want to spend a little time resting your legs and practicing your finger boarding skills? Well Rollersnakes have got your back, kindly offering an official Tech Deck fingerboard skatepark set, usual RRP £25-£30. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get it into your hands/fingers!

£20 or more

Meow Skateboards tabby seal T-shirt, women's small

A white short sleeve T-shirt from Meow Skateboards, the independent, all-women skateboard company. Tabby cat design on front and back. Usually retails at up to £30.

£25 or more

Adidas Skateboarding Superstar

Skate shoes in sample size 8.5, white/core black/gold (these shoes are mismatched, the colourway and silhouette are the same - the only difference is one shoe has the original puffy tongue and the other has the ADV slim suede tongue. This is reflected in the price.)

£25 or more

Pete Hellicar 7x5 print by Donovan Pennant

An original darkroom print straight from the archives of OG Notts photographer, Donovan Pennant, a seminal documenter of the 80s & 90s skate/BMX scene. Pete Hellicar front smith at the Rollersnakes shop in Nottingham, 1989. 7x5 silver gelatine print, handprinted by Donovan. This is a rarity and we're grateful to have this donated!

£30 or more

Small Group Skateboarding Sessions

This reward is for x2 one hour small group (no more than 4 participants) skate coaching sessions at the new space by Skate Nottingham coaches (the default free delivery at TLS will be large group sessions of 15-25 participants). Participants should be aged 7 or older (there is no upper age limit). All coaches are Skateboard GB qualified and have Enhanced DBS plus Child Safeguarding and first aid training, with choices of male or female coaches.

£30 or more

Emerica Reynolds Vulc skate shoes, Size UK8

Rollersnakes have kindly offered a sample pair of Andrew Reynolds' last pro shoe for Emerica, the Reynolds Vulc in a classy dark grey colourway (UK sized 8) from their huge range for donations at this level. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get them into your hands!

£30 or more

Adidas x Mark Gonzales Shmoofoil Slide

A great slide from Adidas, sample size 8.5 and boxed. White with green detail.

£35 or more

One-to-one zine design/publishing session

Get yourself a private 2hr zine publishing workshop with Tom Quigley, an experienced photographer, designer & publisher of zines. For those who want to put their photography/art into print, but aren't sure how - get a crash course in basic design principles, photo sequencing, and how to create a print-ready publication. For those with some experience already, get another pair of eyes on your work for constructive feedback or problem-solving!

£35 or more

DC Shoes Williams Slim, Navy, Size UK 8

Rollersnakes have kindly offered a sample pair of the DC Williams (slim) skate trainers in Navy (UK sized 8) from their huge range for donations at this level. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get them into your hands!

£35 or more

One-to-one photography session at Make It Easy Lab

Dan at Nottingham's film photography hub, Make It Easy (formerly The Photo Parlour), has kindly offered an hour and a half one-to-one in pretty much anything photographic. Dan is friendly and approachable and tries to teach things in a creative way, whether that be the technicalities of using a film camera for the first time or the intricacies of how to print in the darkroom. Choose from portfolio reviews, image sequencing, bookmaking & more.

£40 or more

6 months Free Entry to The Crypt, Rollersnakes

Rollersnakes recently re-vamped the indoor space in their smaller warehouse. The Crypt skatepark is perfectly formed, with moveable ledges, great for learning and when it's raining. For a £40 donation, this reward gets you a whole 6 months free entry to The Crypt. Show the confirmation email you get from Crowdfunder UK when you contact Rollersnakes' Derby store: Unit 7, Parker Centre, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SZ.

£40 or more

The System Magazine debut issue - summer 1993

A rare copy of the early 90s mag that came from the creative minds such as Horsley, Forder & Powell, who would go on to create the legendary Sidewalk Magazine. A Harry B*stard interview and loads of early Wig Worland photography are just a couple of things to be found in this gem!

£45 or more

One-to-One Skateboard Coaching Sessions

This reward will enable you to book x2 one hour one-to-one skate coaching sessions at the new space with a Skate Nottingham coach (the default free delivery at TLS will be large group sessions of 16-25 learners). Participants should be aged 7 or older (there is no upper age limit). All coaches are Skateboard GB qualified and have Enhanced DBS plus Child Safeguarding and first aid training, with choices of male or female coaches.

£45 or more

One-to-one skate photography tutorial

Get a 2hr crash course in how to capture skateboarding with Tom Quigley, an experienced skate photographer based in Nottingham. Whether you've some photography experience or are a complete beginner, get some valuable tips in how to approach skate photography - from basics such as composition, timing, and exposure, to working with off-camera flash and thinking about submitting work to magazines. Bring your digital camera if you have one!

£45 or more

Honest Skateboards deck from Supereight

Select this reward to get your hands on one of a limited number of decks from Nottingham's own Honest Skateboards, a skater-owned hardwear & streetwear brand, kindly donated by the crew at Supereight.

£45 or more

Unabomber Skateboards deck, width 8.125”

Part two of a two part Urbex photographic series by Toby Batchelor, this deck is 100% Canadian hard-rock maple, single pressed with US Epoxy glue and with water-based, environmentally-friendly graphic print. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get this fresh deck into your hands! Dimensions: Width: 8.125” Length: 31.875“ Nose: 6.80“ Tail: 6.63“

£45 or more

Heathen Skateboards deck, width 8.25"

The graphic references the ancient Arapides festival in Greek Macedonia, symbolising the battle between life, death, fertility and the start of a new era. The deck is 100% Canadian hard-rock maple, single pressed with US Epoxy glue and with water-based, environmentally-friendly print. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get it into your hands! Dimensions: Width: 8.25" Length: 31.875" Nose: 6.80“ Tail: 6.63“

£45 or more

Adidas Skateboarding Matchbreak Super

Suede skate shoe from Adidas Skateboarding, sample size 8.5, brand new but no box. Black/Black/White & gold detail.

£45 or more

Meow Skateboards logo deck - 8.0" teal

A rad deck from the independent, all-women skateboard company, Meow Skateboards. Kindly donated by local Notts ripper Miriam Nelson. RRP: £50+

£45 or more

The National Skateboard Co - Tommy 'FRANK' deck 8"

Tommy May's debut pro board, featuring an authorised re-working of the legendary Frank Skateboards logo, drawn by Rob Mathieson. Kindly given by Rye at National. Colour may vary from image shown. RRP £55.

£45 or more

The National Skateboard Co, Tommy 'Marius' deck

Tommy May pro board, featuring imagery from team rider Marius Chanut's 2021 photo show 'To Fathom'. 8.125" medium concave. RRP £55.

£50 or more

Heart Supply Complete pre-built skateboard

If you're just starting skateboarding, or someone in your family wants to, a complete skateboard is perfect. Rollersnakes have kindly offered a Heart Supply pre-built skateboard. Started by the team behind Element, Heart Supply offers pro-standard skate components at an affordable price to get you started on your skateboarding journey - avoiding shoddy kit from toy stores sports chains. This is also a great deal with normal RRP at £80.

£50 or more

Adidas Skateboarding Dennis Busenitz Green

Great-looking suede skate shoe from Adidas Skateboarding, sample size 8.5, brand new but no box.

£50 or more

Concrete Jungle Foundation deck - orange, 8.3"

Our friends at international non-profit org CJF have kindly gifted this board to support our TLS campaign! Orange Grower's deck, 8.3". Graphic by UK-based artist AK-ONE. RRP €65/£55.

£50 or more

Concrete Jungle Foundation deck - blue, 8.2"

Our friends at international non-profit org CJF have kindly gifted this board to support our TLS campaign! Blue Grower's deck, 8.2". Graphic by UK-based artist AK-ONE. RRP €65/£55.

£55 or more

Deck of your choice from Forty Two Shop

Notts legends Forty Two Shop invite you to pop by their city centre store with a copy of your email confirmation for this reward from Crowdfunder UK and you can select a deck of your choice (any up to the value of £65) from their always-well-stocked board wall. Thanks massively to Rob and the crew for this. Support your local skater-owned-shop!

£60 or more

Signed Jagger Eaton Heart Supply Board

Rollersnakes have kindly donated a Heart Supply deck signed by US Olympic medal-winning pro-skater Jagger Eaton. Select this reward and we'll work with the team at Rollersnakes to get this into your hands!

£60 or more

Adidas Skateboarding x Mark Gonzales Aloha Super

Suede skate shoe from Adidas Skateboarding and legendary skater/artist Mark Gonzales, sample size 8.5, boxed and includes a small tote bag. Black with Cyan/magenta/yellow/white detail.

£60 or more

Adidas Skateboarding Tyshawn Jones pro shoe

Suede skate shoe from Adidas Skateboarding, sample size 8.5, brand new without box. White/black.

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