Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust Ltd

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £270 to the Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust Ltd for a new hot water boiler for the café.

The Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust is a volunteer-led charity working to restore the town’s historic Grade II Victorian theatre to its former glory. Alongside restoration work, volunteers help operate events, guided tours and  run the on-site café, which welcomes visitors throughout the year.

The theatre has become an important community and cultural venue, with volunteers playing a vital role in keeping the building active and accessible while long-term restoration continues.

The grant funded a replacement hot water boiler for the café after the existing unit began struggling to cope with demand during busy weekend events and had started to leak. Reliable hot water is essential for the smooth running of the café and supporting visitors attending events and activities at the theatre.

The new boiler has helped improve facilities for volunteers, visitors and customers, supporting the continued operation of this much-loved local landmark.

The 3R Foundation funds grants like this through the Recycle, Reuse, Rehome charity shop in Carnforth (next to Tesco). With a large number of grant applications coming in recently, continued support from the local community is more important than ever.

Every purchase in the shop helps raise the funds that go straight back out as grants to support local charities, clubs and community groups. If you are nearby, please call in and support the shop so we can continue helping even more organisations across our area.