Aims and Objectives

AIMS

To protect The Victoria Pavilion for the education and enjoyment of future generations.
To refurbish the theatre in keeping with its listed building status and in preparation for a viable re-use.
To re-open the theatre as a multi-purpose venue run as a charitable enterprise.

OBJECTIVES

Achieved

Raise funds through membership, events and donations.
Lobby for listed building status.
Maintain the fabric of the building.
Commission a scoping business plan & options appraisal (feasibility study).
Form a limited company and purchase the building.
Take out buildings insurance.
Enforce parking restrictions.
Establish an internet web-site.
Commission report on the state of the plaster ceiling.
Submit application for Heritage Lottery Project Planning Grant

Immediate

Sustain annual insurance payments.
Redouble fund-raising efforts.
Actively seek major sponsors and donors.
Launch new web-site for our twin charities & invite advertisers.
Continue improvements to public health & safety, electrics and safety curtain.
Complete conversion of a shop into The Winter Gardens Office.
Replace and shutter shop windows, complete lease negotiationswith prospective shop tenants.
Complete requirements for an entertainments licence.
Expand pool of active on-site helpers.

Medium Term

Continue liaison with Paul Nicholas Theatre School with a view to housing on a permanent basis.
Continue liaison with the council, Urban Splash & Flacq on a joint strategy for development of the Central Promenade tourist, leisure and entertainment provision.

Long Term

Re-open The Victoria Pavilion as a multi-purpose heritage venue with theatre at its heart..

PRINCIPLES FOR RE-OPENING

The new venue will be run as a charitable trust, owned by The Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust Ltd, supported by The Friends of The Winter Gardens and operated by a new (3rd) charity established expressly for the purpose.

Emphasis will be on community and tourist use, education, leisure and entertainment.

The Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservations Trust Charity No:1113010 - Company No:5556536
Friends of The Winter Gardens Charity No:1064127

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Aims and Objectives