Glendale Gateway Trust Tom Johnston
The Organisation Set up in 1996 following village appraisal Registered charity Company limited by Guarantee Based in the Market Town of Wooler 14 Trustees (volunteer board) 7 partnership organisations
Town Centre
Community Centre
Shops & Flats
Derelict site……….. ……………. new affordable housing
Summer 2007 Spring 2009 Former Co-op
Youth Hostel
Why are we different? Commitment to local issues Volunteer board Accountable to the local community Trading NOT the prime motive
Summer 2006 Summer 2008
Issues and Challenges Community support Risk taking Funding support Vision Commitment Limited private sector Uncertainty of funding programmes
Key Achievements Physical regeneration Attracted £4.9M investment 75% costs of Trust met by self generated income Confidence and entrepreneurial approach
Glendale Gateway Trust Tom Johnston wooler.org.uk