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Save Goddard Bank Leicester

Funded on Spacehive 16 July 2018 Delivered 28 February 2023

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Save Goddard Bank Leicester

Friends of Goddard By Friends of Goddard

Help us to save this 150 year old, iconic Victorian Grade II* building in the heart of England! This roof will not last another winter! The building is instrumental to a range of community activities.

Leicester Delivery stage

65
backers
£112,536
raised
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This project was funded on 16 Jul 2018!

Our building was designed by the great Victorian architect, Joseph Goddard. This roof restoration project will achieve the following: • Community Services: our center attracts almost 30,000 people annually from very diverse backgrounds. We are planning to expand as a hub for business, cultural and social events and by doing so we are liberating this unique building for community use. • Heritage: By repairing the roof we will be able to preserve the heritage value of this building. It will also give us the opportunity to showcase the invaluable works of Joseph Goddard to the public. Having consulted with the local community, Heritage Open Days, the local Civic and Victorian Societies, Historic England and other stakeholders, it is evident that there is real interest in the project • Environmental: as part of our contribution to the environment, Photovoltaic glass will be replacing the old roof glass, generating electricity that will sustain the entire building with green energy.

What we'll deliver:

  • Restore the roof,
  • Preserve the building,
  • Add green energy generating glass to the atrium,
  • Re-open the community hub.
  • Pop-Up exhibition of unseen work by Goddard. See photo gallery for details.

Why it's a great idea:

Our building was designed by the great Victorian architect, Joseph Goddard who also designed many of the most iconic buildings in Leicester around 150 years ago. This project will essentially help us to preserve an iconic piece of Victorian heritage in an environmentally friendly manner and further develop a social welfare cause. Social welfare is at the heart of what we do. Our centre attracts almost 30,000 people per year from all social, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Our core activities have positively impacted many lives over the years and there is great interest in our heritage building and activities. Our project will set a unique example to others for promoting a cause that combines real social welfare work, preserving heritage and looking after the environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute towards the lives of many for generations and preserving history.

Steps to get it done:

  • Restore the roof,
  • Preserve the building for another 150 years,
  • Add green energy generating glass to the atrium,
  • Create a vibrant community hub.

This upcoming vibrant community hub will be the place for business seminars, food festivals like the in Leicester very popular Vegetarian & Vegan celebrations, acoustic music concerts, indoor markets and a wide range of different 'pop up' events. Leicester College is already planning to hold their end of term Photo-Exhibition Tour in the building from mid April on wards and is eager to organize the same for their fashion department. The architectural students of Loughborough University wanting to have their exhibition take central stage, in what is one of the most iconic Victorian designs around. The building is unique in design, size, stature and would be that special place to hold your wedding ceremony or any other social event for that matter.

Location Leicester

About the space

Right in the city center of Leicester, on the corner of the city's famous Granby Street and Bishop Street, bordering at the rear on Town Hall Square with its fountain and Town Hall building.

Council

Leicester City Council

How will the money be spent?Total £112,458

Polyvoltaic Glass - £50,000 (44%)
Roof Restoration - £50,000 (44%)
Project Coordination - £5,000 (4%)
Advice & Consultation - £1,000 (1%)
Budget Planning - £750 (1%)
Visual Contribution - £500 (0%)
Other - £5,208 (5%)

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

44%
Polyvoltaic Glass
£50,000
44%
Roof Restoration
£50,000
4%
Project Coordination
£5,000
1%
Advice & Consultation
£1,000
1%
Budget Planning
£750
0%
Visual Contribution
£500
5%
Other Read More
£5,208
  • Spacehive fees
    £4,000
  • VAT
    £800
  • Transaction Fees
    £408

Total £112,458

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