Our Delivery Report
Funded on 28 October 2024 | Delivered on 22 December 2024
£33,424
RAISED
32
BACKERS
52
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£8,280
From Stagecoach Headline Sponsor
£6,000
DONATED
By Stagecoach
Oakmere donated £2,750
St Nic's Arcades - Gold Partner for Reindeer Day donated £3,250
25 November 2024
23 magical photos as Lancaster Christmas lights switch-on and Santa Dash defy Storm Bert
Lancaster GuardianEven Storm Bert couldn’t put Lancaster off from holding a fantastic Christmas lights switch-on at the weekend.\n\nRain, sleet and strong winds threatened to spoil the annual festive event, but crowds turned out in force to enjoy the spectacular event put on by Lancaster BID on Sunday.
Lancaster BID Levy Payers donated £1,500
Traveller's Choice donated £1,650
St Nic's Arcades donated £900
£5,200
DONATED
By Lancashire County Council
More about our impact
The environment
Our partnership with Stagecoach buses helped to promote local bus services and encourage people to consider public transport when visiting the city centre.
The local economy
Our events proved hugely popular and attracted thousands of visitors into Lancaster city centre during the festive period. This extra footfall helped to provide a boost to businesses who rely on crucial Christmas trading to get them through the quieter times when people tend to reduce spend in the new year. We received feedback from many businesses confirming the positive impact our events were having to help draw customers into the city centre who were then visiting their premises.
Arts, culture & heritage
Twelve schools helped decorate snowmen for our trail and we engaged with dozens of local performers for our Switch On and other events organised throughout the festive period.
Activity, health and leisure
Our festive brochures included details about numerous events in the city centre to encourage people to consider it as a top destination for leisure activities.
