Give the Gugg a hugg!

🎯 Save The Gugg – Act Now to Protect Our Community Hub!
The Gugg, a cherished arts and social centre in Stalbridge, Dorset, is at risk of being lost forever. With its ACV (Asset of Community Value) status, we have just 6 months to raise vital funds and secure its future. We need your help today.

What Is The Gugg?
More than a building, The Gugg is a vibrant hub of creativity, connection, and community. It’s where people come together to make, share, and celebrate.

Here’s what The Gugg offers:

🎨 Spaces for Creativity

  • Gallery: The Milking Parlour showcases local artists.
  • Craft Spaces: Art Barn, Textile Loft, Potty Shed.
  • Performance Areas: Dutch Barn Stage.
  • Studios: 6 artist studios supporting local creatives.

🎭 Regular Events

  • Weekly Open Mic Nights (60-100 people per week).
  • Art and craft workshops (4+ per week).
  • Programmes like Guggleheads (arts for children) and The Guggles (peer-led music groups).

🧶 Supportive Groups

  • Coffee Companions, Knit & Natter, Carer’s Craft Days, and spinning groups.
  • English and craft classes for Ukrainian refugees.

🌟 Community Impact
Last year, over 5,000 people used The Gugg to create, learn, perform, and connect. We’ve hosted:

  • School children and community celebrations.
  • Local bands, opera nights, and comedy events.
  • Food larders and craft days for carers.

Why We Need You
The Gugg’s future hangs in the balance. To secure this vital space and expand its impact, we must raise £100,000!

You can make your own contribution to this by visiting our GOFUNDME page!

Why do we need your money?

  • To purchase the site and ensure its survival.
  • To expand our work, reaching even more people.
  • To build a sustainable future for our community.

How You Can Help
🧡 Donate – Every £10, £50, or £100 makes a difference.
🗣️ Share – Spread the word to friends, family, and local groups.
🎉 Fundraise – Organise an event or challenge to rally support.

Together, we can save The Gugg and keep it at the heart of our community.

Thank you for helping us protect this incredible space!

Help Us Reach £10k by February 1st – Save The Gugg! 🎨

We’re on a mission to save our community’s creative heart and we need your help to hit our first milestone: £10,000 by February 1st!

The Gugg has been officially recognised as an Asset of Community Value, giving us the chance to buy the site and secure its future for generations to come. But the clock is ticking. The farm is up for sale, and we need to act fast to protect this incredible space.

Why £10,000 Matters

This first £10k is vital funding that will unlock grants and other financial support. Every pound you give brings us closer to our ultimate goal of £100,000 to save The Gugg.

What Will You Be Supporting?

✨ A home for artists, musicians, and makers.

✨ Creative workshops and events for 5,000+ people a year.

✨ Safe, welcoming spaces for children, families, and isolated individuals.

✨ Live performances, food larders, craft groups, and community celebrations.

The Gugg is where art, creativity, and connection come alive. Let’s make sure it stays that way.