Plum Community Cafe for Garden Lane

Funded on
16 Nov 2023

We are raising funds to purchase a bean to cup coffee machine which will help us kick start deeper and wider engagement with the local community by creating a welcoming cafe space.

£3,272 Raised of £3,272

35 Backers

100%

Costs

Coffee machine and initial consumables package £2,970
Teas and sundry starter package £155
Target: (inc. fees) £3,272

From the Plum Mission Statement:

The Plum Project is a community-led initiative developed in partnership with the Uniting Church in Garden Lane. The project provides a range of cultural, spiritual and community activities run by a voluntary steering group.

The project operates in an inclusive environment, which has an open door policy to all members of the community, welcoming all that share its values of creating a safe space where the wider community can come together.

Members of the Plum Project steering group are representative of both community and church. Their undertakings are in response to comprehensive feedback from the wider community through questionnaires and focus groups. The group continues to explore, unlock and maximise the potential of the church building through various funding sources.

The Plum Project is building on many years of successful collaboration between church and community. We intend to leave a lasting legacy for the Garden Quarter, helping to make it a brighter and more meaningful place to live.

An Overview of what happens at The Plum:

Plum is a meeting place in the Garden Quarter where the community gather to celebrate, learn and care:

neighbours encourage community - by meeting for spiritual and secular activities
there is an inclusive welcome - extending hospitality which nurtures diversity
there is intentional collaboration - with neighbouring School, churches, University and Cathedral
neighbours share gifts, skills and experience - which encourages creative, inter-generational engagement, enabling social interaction, overcoming isolation
hosts local experts - who can be readily accessed for self-development learning in a variety of creative skills, enabling neighbours to expand their knowledge, experience and awaken talents either for professional or personal growth and increased self-esteem

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