The Old Chapel Community Project was set up in March 2018 by a group of people in the village, who wanted to ensure that The Old Chapel remained part of their community.
The aim of the project was to initially raise £50,000 required to purchase the building from the Countess of Huntingdon's Trust, thus preventing it from going to auction. After just 10 weeks and a fabulous Open Day celebrating the Royal Wedding, we reached our goal, receiving donations and pledges totaling £50k!
On November 2nd 2018, purchase of The Old Chapel was completed. An Official Opening Day was held on November 3rd, with special guest (and resident of Gotherington) Edward Gillespie OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.
The second phase of the project is to seek grant funding to fully renovate the building. The local support shown for The Old Chapel Community Project has proven the love people have for this building, and together we will ensure it remains open to the community for generations to come.
The aim of the project was to initially raise £50,000 required to purchase the building from the Countess of Huntingdon's Trust, thus preventing it from going to auction. After just 10 weeks and a fabulous Open Day celebrating the Royal Wedding, we reached our goal, receiving donations and pledges totaling £50k!
On November 2nd 2018, purchase of The Old Chapel was completed. An Official Opening Day was held on November 3rd, with special guest (and resident of Gotherington) Edward Gillespie OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.
The second phase of the project is to seek grant funding to fully renovate the building. The local support shown for The Old Chapel Community Project has proven the love people have for this building, and together we will ensure it remains open to the community for generations to come.
