After hearing the shocking news on Monday 15th June 2020 of the beloved Wicksteed Park going into administration, the task was on for concerned campaigners to save the park. Wicksteed Park, is wholly owned by Wicksteed Charitable Trust and is a Grade II English Heritage Listed Park & Garden.
Founded in 1921 as part of the extraordinary legacy of Charles Wicksteed and is set in 147 acres of park lands, Wicksteed Park has been visited by generation after generation and brought so much pleasure to local residents, so the fi ght was on to save it for future generations as well to enjoy.
People from all over the county and country jumped on the campaign. In the fi rst day alone, various just giving pages and fundraisers had been arranged. Social media platforms were set up for a point of contact for people to gain information and help with their events. The Support Wicksteed Park campaign was launched.
Campaigners have gratefully received merchandise support from Red Shed Prints, and Suzy and the now more than 300 volunteers, including Spiderman, Stormtrooper and Wicky Bear, are all helping with the fundraising events, covering anything from sponsored walks, marathons, to fun days, cake sales and climbing Mount Snowdon.
The support has been amazing, with £400,000 raised so far. As Wicksteed Charitable Trust currently needs £110, 000 per month to maintain the grounds and keep the park open, the need to keep up with the fundraising for the 99-year-old park remains high .
Support Wicksteed Park
If you would like to support or organise a fundraiser, please get in touch with the Support Wicksteed social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or donate via
www.justgiving.com/wicksteedcharitabletrust
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