Our Delivery Report
Funded on 21 October 2024 | Delivered on 12 April 2025
£3,332
RAISED
26
BACKERS
69
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£1,500
From Lancashire County Council
12/04/25 - 12/04/25
First Impressions exhibition launch
donated £2
16 April 2025
Outdoor Exhibition reveraling how people feel about Preston
From overlooked corners to moments of community, these images offer an honest and moving commentary on the city
13 May 2025
In pictures: First Impressions outdoor photography exhibition in Winckley Square
Blog PrestonA diverse group of people who call Preston their home have spent six weeks photographing the city, its people and the issues that makes this place so special to them.
More about our impact
The local economy
Some of the stories photographed included local groups, organisatiosn and businesses. Particiapnts opsent time in the city. We used local venues and cafes.
Arts, culture & heritage
We had a group of 20+ people who initially took part, learning basic photography skills. Seven of these went on to create photo stories which included learning photographis skills in greater detail. Thousands of peopel have seen the image around Winckley Square. Feedback on them has been really positive, with many comments on social media, even including LinkedIn.
Activity, health and leisure
Participants got outside, spent time walking around the city of Preston. They also spent time considering the city as a palce to live, often focusing on postive aspects of Preston.
