Support Future of Woolton

Help turn community ambition into lasting action.

Your future support can help Future of Woolton protect important places, develop community projects and build a sustainable organisation working for long-term public benefit.

Donations Are Currently Closed Until Incorporation

Future of Woolton CIO is currently in formation. Direct donations through Future of Woolton will remain closed until the CIO has been incorporated and the appropriate banking, financial controls and payment facilities are in place.

Future of Woolton is not currently a registered charity.

Future Donation Routes

Clear routes for different types of support.

Once Future of Woolton is incorporated and its financial systems are ready, supporters will be able to clearly identify what they want their donation to support.

Future Route

Future of Woolton

General donations will support the wider charitable work and development of Future of Woolton.

General donations may support

Developing Future of Woolton's charitable work
Community projects and local improvements
Governance, administration and organisational development
Community engagement and volunteering activity
Future projects that fall within the organisation's charitable purposes

Future of Woolton General Fund

Following incorporation, general donations will be managed by Future of Woolton and applied across its charitable purposes in accordance with the governing document, trustee decisions and applicable legal requirements.

Donations Open After Incorporation

Flagship Campaign

Save Woolton Baths

Save Woolton Baths project donations will continue through the campaign's dedicated Crowdfunder fundraising route.

Project funding may support

Surveys, reports and professional project work
Restoration and building-related costs
Project development and funding preparation
Heritage, planning and specialist requirements
Costs directly connected with the Save Woolton Baths project

Save Woolton Baths Project Funding

The Save Woolton Baths campaign uses its dedicated Crowdfunder route for public donations. This also supports the campaign's existing fundraising progress tracking.

Donation Link Currently Closed

Online Donations

Future of Woolton donation facilities will open after incorporation.

Once the CIO has been incorporated, we will establish the appropriate banking and secure payment facilities for Future of Woolton.

Until then, this page explains how our future fundraising structure will work without accepting direct donations through Future of Woolton.

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Save Woolton Baths

Approx. £125,000

Initial working estimate

This is not the final restoration cost.

Approximately £125,000 is currently being used as an initial working estimate for the first stage of funding associated with Save Woolton Baths.

Final requirements will depend on surveys, specialist reports, professional assessment, the agreed scope of work and the eventual property arrangements.

The final amount will be announced once sufficient surveys and reports have been completed.

Learn about Save Woolton Baths →

Giving With Confidence

Clear fundraising. Clear records. Clear purpose.

Future of Woolton's financial controls are being designed so supporters can understand the purpose of fundraising and project-specific funds can be properly distinguished from general organisational funds.

Clear Purpose

We will tell supporters whether a donation is for Future of Woolton generally or for a specific project.

Restricted Funds Protected

Money donated specifically for Save Woolton Baths will be separately identified and used only for that project.

Transparent Records

Donation income and expenditure will be recorded through the organisation's financial controls and governance processes.

No Unsupported Claims

Fundraising targets, project costs and timescales will be described as estimates where they have not yet been confirmed.

Read about our governance and financial accountability →

More Than Donations

You can still support our development without donating money.

Skills, equipment, professional knowledge, materials and volunteer time can all reduce project costs and strengthen what Future of Woolton is able to achieve.

Make a Donation

Financial support will help Future of Woolton develop its work and strengthen community projects once our donation facilities open.

Offer Professional Help

Surveyors, trades, businesses, advisers and other professionals can make a major contribution through expertise or services.

Donate Materials or Services

Businesses may be able to support projects through materials, equipment, printing, professional services or other practical help.

Volunteer

Community time and skills can be just as valuable as financial support as Future of Woolton develops.

Offer your support

Financial Clarity

Different income streams will have different purposes.

Future of Woolton intends to keep its fundraising and earned income clearly identifiable so trustees, supporters and the community can understand how different sources of money relate to the organisation and its projects.

Future of Woolton General Donations

Future general donation route following incorporation.

Save Woolton Baths Donations

Dedicated Save Woolton Baths Crowdfunder fundraising route.

FOW / SWB Merchandise

Merchandise sales will be handled separately as earned income, with income and associated costs recorded appropriately.

Future Paid Activities

Any future paid activities or products will be separately identified and managed in accordance with the organisation's charitable purposes and financial controls.

Future of Woolton CIO — In Formation

Donations will open when the organisation is ready.

In the meantime, you can support Future of Woolton through your time, skills, expertise, professional services and community involvement.

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