Rachel Braithwaite

Friends of Corbett Community Library

Fundraising for Archibald Corbett Community Library Arts and Heritage Centre
£809
raised of £2,000 target
by 83 supporters
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Friends of Corbett Community Library
Help keep your community library running
We are a community Library and arts centre to benefit the Catford community

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We need your help to continue running our people powered, community library service.

We are asking everyone in our local community to become a Friend of the Corbett Library, for £2 per month, if possible, or £10 a year would be AMAZING!

Back in 2016, we were threatened with closure because Lewisham Council could no longer afford to keep us open. In response, our local residents stepped up to take over the management of our iconic local landmark.

Today, the Corbett Community Library is a community-led organisation with a strong track record of success in providing for our community.

Your support will help ensure the Corbett Community Library’s survival.

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About the charity

The Corbett Community Library is a volunteer-run community library based in the former Torridon Library at 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ. The library is a charity formed in 2016 by local residents, to take over the management from Lewisham Council of the previously named, grade 11 listed, Torridon Road Library, in order to save it from being closed down The centre has developed into a financially sustainable Community hub for the Corbett Estate and surrounding areas with a population of over 20,000, The centre aims to promote the following charitable purposes: the advancement of education: the advancement of arts and heritage and the advancement of citizenship and community development for the benefits of residents living within the surrounding area, with a specific emphasis on services for families and young and older people. The library service has already been extended and now provides a wide range of free activities, events and services. The Centre encourages local residents to learn about the heritage of the area they reside in. The Charity also advances the arts through regular Makers Markets hosting the work of local artists and holding musical events featuring local performer and musicians. The Centre is a Dementia Friendly establishment and holds activities for older people and their carers.
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Donation summary

Total raised
£809.00
+ £143.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£699.00
Offline donations
£110.00

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