Save our Co-op Hall!
Help us restore Ramsbottom’s hidden gem to its former glory
We need your help to reclaim the Co-op Hall as a vibrant community hub and standout performance venue for the people of Ramsbottom.
What's it all about?
Ramsbottom Co-op Hall, located on Bolton Street, is a unique, pre-Victorian panopticon theatre that holds a special place in our town’s history. Now listed as a “theatre at risk,” this one-of-a-kind building is in desperate need of restoration.The Ramsbottom Co-op Hall Heritage Trust—a group of passionate volunteers formed in 2021—has big plans to bring the hall back to life. We’re working to transform it into a destination theatre for live comedy, music, and plays, as well as a thriving community hub, with space for artists and a welcoming spot to enjoy food, coffee, and beer.
What can I do to help?
Although we’ve secured funding from The Theatres Trust and the Architectural Heritage Fund to carry out feasibility reports – as well as a £300K Community Ownership Fund grant – it’s still not enough to purchase the building. The hall has suffered from years of neglect, and restoring its beautiful historic features will be no small task.We're launching a Community Share Offer soon, giving Ramsbottom residents a chance to invest in its future. But right now, we need you to visit our website and pledge your support to help make this dream a reality!
Pledge your support
We're aiming to raise at least £100,000 from the community to secure the funds needed to acquire the building. Right now, we're seeking pledges to help us get off to a strong start when we launch our community share offer later this year.By investing in shares, you’ll become a member of our society with voting rights—giving you a voice in how things are run. You’ll also become a part-owner of Ramsbottom Co-op Hall, sharing in the ownership of its assets. Community shares aren’t a donation; there’s the potential for a limited financial return, and you could get your money back in the future.
