Raise the Roof Campaign

WHAT A YEAR!

This year, we have been truly touched by the generosity of our supporters since launching our RAISE THE ROOF funding campaign at the beginning of 2024.

The fantastic news is that your contributions have significantly impacted our venue! The funds raised, along with a successful bid to the National Lottery, have enabled us to begin essential roof repairs to minimize leaks.

Through various fundraising events like quiz nights, book sales, performances, and collections, we have raised over £5,000 towards the expenses of the roof repairs and the maintenance of the building.

The past few years have been challenging for the arts sector, making it even more heart-warming to witness the Bedford community’s love and support for our venue.

THANK YOU – and please do keep an eye out for more fundraising events in the new year!

Our fundraising efforts include a number of events and performances but you can also donate here. We will continue to keep you all updated on our progress!

Free Online Fundraising Opportunities

Support your favourite theatre – for free!

We’re always looking for new ways to be able to do more of the great theatre and shows you love – and to do that we need more support. But what if you could support us without it costing you a penny?

EasyFundraising

Easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping fundraising website and it is free and really easy to use.

Easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for your favourite cause. Just start your online shopping first at the easyfundraising website, then shop as normal. The retailers will then make a small donation to say “thank you”. There are more than 3,500 retailers to choose from, including Amazon, John Lewis, M&S, Next, Debenhams, Argos and Booking.com – and each time you shop you will be giving The Place a free donation – brilliant!

How to support us:
1) Visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk

2) Search for ‘Bedford Players Trust’ as your good cause

3) Shop as usual and we get donations – easy as 1, 2, 3!

Looking for the Perfect Gift? Buy a gift voucher!

If you are looking for the perfect gift idea then why not buy a gift voucher? Ideal for Birthday’s, Christmas or special occasions, our gift vouchers are valid from 24 months from the date of purchase so there will be plenty of opportunities to use your voucher for the performance that suits you.

Gift vouchers can be purchased here