The charitable organisation, Jetty Lane CIO, aim to raise £3.5 million to build an iconic legacy community, youth and arts resource – the Jetty Lane Centre – on a prime site in the centre of Woodbridge, Suffolk.
The Centre will provide space and opportunities for the 56,000 people of Woodbridge, enabling them to engage in arts, cultural, health and wellbeing activities from cradle to grave.
The Centre, much-needed by a diverse and rapidly growing community, is purpose-designed, sustainable and future-proofed.
Financial sustainability will be provided by high-quality commercial office space for individuals and organisations to rent at market rate.
Since its inception as a CIC in 2017, Jetty Lane has negotiated and signed a 125 year lease at peppercorn rent from Suffolk County Council
The Jetty Lane vision has been supported by the skill, expertise, in excess of 5,000 volunteer hours, and community support of a large number of local people and 20+ organisations.
Since its inception in 2017 as a Community Interest Company, Jetty Lane successfully converted to a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in August 2019. It is Registered Charity Number 1184713.
To make the Centre a reality, we need to raise £3.5m. As a Community Interest Company, to date we have already raised almost £250,000. Now that we are a Charity, we are ready to fundraise in earnest. Jetty Lane will support the social, cultural, and wellness needs of all those living – as well as generations yet unborn - in this wonderful town.
The building’s exterior is boldly designed of materials that reflect the brick, wood and water of its surrounds. The interior is designed to provide modern, accessible space for three distinct user groups; a range of Inter-generational community groups, artists’ studios, and commercial offices.
There is a lack of purpose-built accommodation for community groups, artists and for office-space in Woodbridge. Our central site is accessible by public transport, and there is ample parking. All funding raised will be used professionally and effectively to create this landmark Centre.
The Centre will be largely self-funding, estimated to break even each year at 85% occupancy. While the initial planning phase has relied on donations from voluntary and local contributions, and District Council funding, the build phase seeks corporate and larger donor support.
Scenarios have been carefully thought through: our analyses suggest that whilst adverse political and economic change may reduce demand for office space, it will increase the need for social care and demand for community space. Interior space has been designed flexibly to help respond to changing demand.
Our Team
Jetty Lane CIO is run by a team of 6 trustees, chaired by Woodbridge County Councillor Caroline Page, supported by a Council of Reference. This comprises a range of local people with professional skills and experience who are invaluable in making the Jetty Lane vision a reality. The organisational structure is as resilient, professional and sustainable as the building.
Making a donation to Jetty Lane is an opportunity to make a real and positive difference to local people and to back the building of an iconic landmark. The centre will benefit many people, groups and organisations in Woodbridge and the surrounding areas for generations to come.
Become a Friend of Jetty Lane by donating a minimum of £120 per year as a single or series of regular payments.
