Bringing community aspirations to life - building civic pride by encouraging creative solutions.
5 Pledges worth £2603 hrs ago
By Stroud Climbing Commons Services
We are creating a non-profit climbing wall in Stroud to make climbing accessible, affordable, and inclusive for the whole community.
Get Ready, Stroud! You told us loud and clear (over 600 of you!) that you wanted an amazing, local climbing wall. You backed that vision, helping us raise an incredible £17,000 in our first round thanks to 60+ passionate supporters and countless volunteer hours. And the best news? We've secured our home at the brilliant Brimscombe Mill! The next giant leap is transforming this space into Stroud's go-to hub for accessible climbing! We're building a low-cost facility designed for everyone – smashing barriers like travel time and cost, and opening doors to active fun, community connection, and shared adventures across all ages and backgrounds. Let's make it happen together. We're aiming to raise 39k to build the wall, get it kitted out, and open the doors. Every pledge brings us closer.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Climbing is a uniquely collaborative and inclusive sport—people of all ages and backgrounds connect by encouraging each other, problem-solving together, and building trust. Unlike many sports, climbing naturally fosters conversation and mutual support. It offers a social, phone-free alternative to traditional gyms for young people. Our project provides a welcoming, affordable space for families and individuals on lower incomes, many of whom are currently priced out. It brings people together who wouldn’t otherwise meet, creating strong, cross-community relationships. We will run targeted, subsidised sessions for young people and families, offering early, positive opportunities for physical activity, confidence-building, and connection. By keeping costs low and working with local partners, we’re directly supporting those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis—making sure that access to sport, connection, and community is available to everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Steps to get it done:
Location Brimscombe
About the space
Brimscombe Mill Brimscombe Stroud GL5 2QN
Council
Stroud District Council
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Whoop, 70 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 60 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Bringing community aspirations to life - building civic pride by encouraging creative solutions.
Whoop, 50 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £38,797
Costs Breakdown
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Target (inc. fees) £38,797
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VolunteerThis project grew out of a shared passion for climbing. Many of us live in Stroud for its community and natural beauty—but lost access to climbing spaces that had given us connection, confidence, and joy. We began imagining what it would look like to create that kind of space here, for all of us in the community and especially young people and families who currently have no access to the sport.
Through thousands of volunteer hours, we explored ideas which could make climbing more affordable - from using shipping containers as modular units to making our own holds, avoiding debt to reduce interest payments, and eventually led to our model being one of the first officially insurable key card access facility in the UK.
We are now ready to show that we can make things more affordable and meet the needs of the community if we work together. We want to share our learning as resources that other communities can adapt for leisure facilities, where more people can access opportunities for better health and wellbeing.
Project Owner: Stroud Climbing Commons Services The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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