TOM’S 200th Birthday
In 2025 our building turns 200, and The Old Market Charitable Trust celebrates one year as a charity!
Independent grassroots venues are facing unprecedented times, and it feels like not a day goes past without a local institution or hidden gem being lost.
We need to raise £100,000 by December 2025 in order to meet urgent upgrade needs and secure our long-term financial position.
We've always been shy about directly asking our community for support, but in 2025 we are asking you to consider giving us a birthday present we won't forget!
Team TOM x
To read the full statement, visit our brand-new blog by clicking here
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
As well as that warm, fuzzy feeling from knowing that you are supporting a charity and independent grassroots venue, you could also get some lovely little treats in exchange for a one-off donation, see below for all benefits…
For a one-off donation of £50, you’ll receive a thank you on the TOM website and on social media!
For a one-off donation of £100, you’ll receive everything above, plus a thank you on a new supporters board in our venue foyer!
For a one-off donation of £300, you’ll receive everything above, plus the opportunity to name a seat in our Main Auditorium for yourself or a loved one!
For a one-off donation of £500, you’ll receive a thank you online, on socials, on the supporters board PLUS a TOM500 membership for one year!
For a one-off donation of £2,500, you’ll receive a thank you online, on socials, on the supporters board PLUS a plaque recognising your support in one of TOM’s dressing rooms!
For a one-off donation of £5,000, you’ll receive a thank you online, on socials, on the supporters board PLUS a TOM500 membership for life!
If you’re feeling super generous, a donation of £100,000 gets you EVERYTHING listed above, PLUS we’ll rename the Main Auditorium in your honour, bestowing our eternal gratitude to you. We’ll even install a signal in your honour from the venue roof (pending planning permission, but think the Bat Symbol - just for you).
We’re not joking - if you’d like to donate this, please call 01273 201801.
MESSAGES FROM OUR FRIENDS!
Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) supports TOM’s 200th Birthday!
Naomi Wood supports TOM’s 200th Birthday!