Belford village hall appeal moves closer after £5000 business boost
A community appeal to secure a village hall for Belford has moved a step closer thanks to a generous business donation.
Belford Village Memorial Hall Trustees are currently trying to raise enough funds to buy the Ferguson Hall for community use.
The hall was part of the United Reformed Church, but the group has now left the village and put its former property up for sale.
Following a generous donation of £5,000 from local business, Bedmax, just £17,000 is left to raise to reach the £150,000 needed to complete the sale.
A spokesperson from Bedmax commented: “Bedmax is delighted to be able to support Ferguson Hall in Belford, community venues like this play a vital role in bringing people together, and it’s incredibly important they continue to thrive.
"We’re proud to give something back to the local area and help ensure the hall remains a valued space for everyone who uses it.”
Councillor for the Bamburgh division, Guy Renner-Thompson added: “This very generous donation from Bedmax will help us over the line to secure enough money to buy the Ferguson Hall so Belford can have a village hall again after this one was closed by the United Reform Church.
"We have a target of £150,000 to reach and we are now just £17,000 short which I'm confident we can reach. I have more grant applications in and with the support of the local community and business we will make this happen.”
Further donations to the appeal can be made here.