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Fundraising Land Trust Annual Review 2018

“ The funding for the
new visitor centre at
Port Sunlight River
Park will bring even
greater benefits to
the local community
and economy.

“ There will be a variety
of opportunities for
people to explore
Bromborough’s cultural
and natural heritage
through archaeological
excavation, community
history projects,
heritage based trails
and more.”

Euan Hall, Chief Executive
The Land Trust’s fundraising activities Port Sunlight River Park
provide us with an opportunity to deliver even We were delighted to receive the news of
greater charitable benefits across our parks a successful bid to Heritage Lottery Fund
and green spaces and for those communities for an exciting project at Port Sunlight River
local to our sites. Park in the Wirral. This grant – of almost
£500,000, will allow us to work with partners
This year we have successfully secured almost Autism Together and Big Heritage, to deliver
£670,000, working closely with our managing a wide range of benefits for the park and the
partners, local communities and other surrounding communities. The project will
stakeholders to develop diverse projects across begin with the creation of a visitor heritage
the country that will allow us to deliver increased centre overlooking Liverpool across the
charitable outcomes on our sites. A number River Mersey, providing a café, displays and
of projects have been funded and delivered interpretation and event space. The next two
throughout the year, while we also work years will see community archaeological digs
towards fundraising for longer term strategic taking place at the nearby Old Courthouse
developments and activities. site; training and education activities; and
events both at Port Sunlight and the Old
Courthouse. The project will engage with
people of all ages and abilities from across
the area and provide an opportunity for
hands-on learning about the rich history
of this area. Fundraising is continuing to
maximise the project benefits.

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