Over thirty eight thousand pounds already raised to help revitalise the old library

A newly launched crowdfunding project to turn Acton's former library into a cinema/arts centre is already attracting support with nearly 200 backers and has raised over thirty eight thousand pounds.

The library closed in 2013 and Ealing Council put out to tender the opportunity to develop the site.

For two years a dedicated group of local people - The Acton Arts Project - has worked to turn it into a two-screen cinema, cafe-bar and arts hub which they believe would kick-start the revitalisation of Acton High Street.

They say, "120 years ago the great Victorian benefactor John Passmore Edwards gave us one of the best buildings in Acton. But its doors were closed six years ago.

"Now we have an excellent chance to get this brick and stone classic back - as a classic cinema.

"The bid is in front of Ealing Council. Winning the building back will trigger the potential for big grants from the GLA and others. Once it’s up and running, it will make money. But YOUR money is needed to get things started - to fund the planning and re-design inside.

"So we’re asking the five thousand who’ve pledged support and waited so patiently - and new supporters - to pledge money. Whether your contribution is bigger or smaller, every contribution will help. We will be keeping a list of donors and anticipate announcing a range of donor perks at a later date. This is just a pledge. If we don’t manage to hit our target, no money will be taken from your account."

The project is called A Cinema for Acton.

You can find it here: www.spacehive.com/a-cinema-for-acton.

3 October 2019