The Trust has an initial target of £20,000 which will allow for the completion of a feasibility study by March 2023 and enable us to engage with independent heritage consultants to provide clarity on where the museum would best deliver impact, attract diverse audiences and achieve economic viability.

The collective vision is 'To create an accessible, inclusive and thriving museum dedicated to public engagement with the Jurassic Coasts unique geological and palaeontological heritage.

A permanent collection representing the Sites exceptional and spectacular fossil record will grow over time and drive ongoing specimen acquisition, conservation, research, varied exhibitions, education, outreach and partnership working.

Taken together, these will embed the natural heritage of the Jurassic Coast as a catalyst for the local economy and community participation in the continued sustainable management of the World Heritage Site.'

We encourage everyone who would love to see this new museum become a reality to contribute! With the size and collective passion of our amazing Jurassic Coast community, we are confident that we will be able to reach our target.

As a way of saying thank you to our wonderful supporters, we are delighted to offer the following rewards as part of the crowdfunding campaign:

£20 pledge: Your choice of a digital print from our Jurassic Coast Collection range by renowned palaeo artist Mark Witton

£30 pledge: Your choice of a printed print from our Jurassic Coast Collection range by Mark Witton

£40 pledge: A mug with your choice of artwork from our Jurassic Coast Collection range by Mark Witton

£50 pledge: A Jurassic Coast Collection pliosaur T-Shirt

£100 pledge: A signed copy of Fossils of the Jurassic Coast by Sam Scriven

£250 pledge: All of the above

£500 pledge: All of the above, plus become a named Jurassic Coast Collection Benefactor on the official Jurassic Coast website

£1,000 pledge: All of the above, plus you receive an invite to the exclusive Jurassic Coast Collection benefit event in early 2023

To access your reward (if applicable) and register for updates on the campaign, email thebigidea@jurassiccoast.org with your name, email address and donation amount. Thank you.

We aim to reach our target of £20K. We will use the funds to:

1) Commission a land survey by independent professionals to identify potential sites

2) Deliver community and stakeholder engagement

3) Commission GIS mapping against priority outcomes for the development

If we do not reach our full target, we will use the funds raised to complete as many of these outcomes are possible.