Hassocks Outdoor Performance Space

Funded on
11 Jul 2019

Our vision is to create an open-air theatre within the school grounds, known as Hassocks Outdoor Performance Space (HOPS). It is similar to the Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT).

£80,487 Raised of £79,828

57 Backers

100%

Costs

Supply and secure Grassify Lounge Plus artificial grass to seats and stage £21,760
Supply and erect acoustic screens £13,250
Prelims £13,200
Excavate to formation Level and shape seating £9,200
Supply and install timber sleepers £7,956
Supply and lay sub base with 30mm grano topping to artificial grass areas other than seating areas £3,335
Backfill seating areas with artificial grass £1,890
Cultivate soils and supply and lay turf £1,885
Form perimeter to performance area with 3 planed timber sleepers £1,597
Excavate drainage trench £1,218
Other + £3,700

Supply and install ducting for electrical supply £825

Screen Concrete Foundations £800

Fell Trees and prepare site £755

Supply and install edging to artificial grass areas £665

Chamfer soils £425

Supply and install binding £230
Target: (inc. fees) £79,827

http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk

We are the PTA at Downlands. We have been existence since the 1970s. We are called the Downlands School Association.

We have an elected Chair, Treasuer and Secretary. We are a registered charity and our accounts are available from the Charity Commission. Every parent/carer is automatically a member of the DSA and we are fortunate enough to have up 50 volunteers actively helping with fundraising events.

Our aim is provide the extras that the school is unable to fund from its budget. We believe our contribultion to the school environment makes coming to school a postive experience.

We applaud the school's commitment to the creative arts, especially in an economic climate that has forced many schools to cut back on drama, dance, art and music. We passionately believe that every child deserves to explore her/his interests whatever they may be and want to support the school in providing opportunites for everyone.

We are proud of how Downlands is not only a community school in name but also in action too. We hope and believe that the amphitheatre will be available to be enjoyed by students during the school day but also members of the local community.

Project Owner: Downlands School Association The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.

Contractor : la:nd studio The team responsible for building or installing the project.