Take Action

How to Get Involved

Every Friend, volunteer and supporter strengthens our bid to save Old Forde House

We Cannot Do It Alone

By registering your interest and becoming a Friend, you will be joining a growing movement of local people determined to protect and champion this extraordinary building. Every expression of public support demonstrates community demand and strengthens our case for community ownership.

Friends of Old Forde House Preservation Trust

Become a Friend

Join the Friends of Old Forde House

By becoming a Friend, you will be part of a community determined to secure the future of one of Newton Abbot's greatest treasures.

  • Project updates and progress reports
  • Invitations to special events and presentations
  • Opportunities to help shape future plans
  • Early news about restoration and development projects
  • The satisfaction of helping save an irreplaceable part of local history

Volunteer

Can You Volunteer?

Restoring and operating a community asset of this importance will require dedicated volunteers. Whether you can contribute a few hours per month or become more actively involved, your support could help secure the future of Old Forde House.

Fundraising
Event management
Marketing and social media
Heritage and conservation
Building maintenance
Gardening
Administration
Finance and accounting
Hospitality
IT and website support

Every skill has value. Every volunteer makes a difference.

Founding Members

Become a Founding Member

The Friends of Old Forde House Preservation Trust is being created to deliver this exciting vision. By expressing an interest now, you could become one of the charity's founding members, helping to shape the future of this remarkable building from the very beginning.

"Help shape the future of this remarkable building from the very beginning."

Make a Pledge

How Would You Like to Help?

Become a Friend
Become a member
Volunteer
Hire the building
Hire the grounds
Offer professional expertise
Assist with fundraising
Making a donation
Keep me informed

"Together, we can save Old Forde House."

Historic buildings survive when communities step forward and take responsibility for their future. This is our opportunity to preserve one of Newton Abbot's greatest architectural treasures.

Friends of Old Forde House Preservation Trust

Preserving Newton Abbot's historic jewel for generations to come.

About the Trust

A community initiative led by the Newton Abbot and District Civic Society, working to acquire, preserve and safeguard Old Forde House.

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Grade I Listed · Newton Abbot, Devon