£50k goal Race is on to save vital community hub

A BELOVED Bristol community hub is in a race against the clock to raise £50,000 by 2pm on Thursday, April 24, to secure its future and keep vital grassroots projects alive. St Anne's House in Brislington has already pulled in £23,000 through local support, tenants and match funding, but now faces a critical final push to reach its target.

- Lewis CLARKE

The campaign, launched on Crowdfunder, aims to safeguard the creative and social initiatives that make the hub a lifeline for thousands in the area. Operated by Bricks, a charity supporting Bristol's creative and community scene, the building hosts everything from artist studios and youth projects to a community café, gym, sauna and social prescribing services.

Jack Gibbon, chief executive of Bricks, said: "The amount raised so far is a testament to the incredible generosity and support of our community. We are truly grateful for every donation, big or small, which brings us one step closer to ensuring that St Anne's House remains a welcoming space for everyone".