Friday Fundraisers
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Wodson Park is a community facility, and so we actively encourage local non-profit community groups and charities to use our Wadesmill Suite on Friday evenings for fund-raising purposes, for a nominal fee. |
Events like ‘quiz nights’, dances and ‘auctions of promises’ can be easily accommodated within our Wadesmill Suite, and are great ways for charities and community groups to raise funds and publicise their cause.
Friday Fundraiser - Frequently Asked Questions:
What Wodson Park facilities are available for the Friday Fundraisers fee?
The Wadesmill Suite Dance Floor and Lounge Bar 1 (please see our Wadesmill Suite webpage for further details) are included within the nominal ‘Friday Fundraisers’ fee.
The Wadesmill Suite Dance Floor and Lounge Bar 1 (please see our Wadesmill Suite webpage for further details) are included within the nominal ‘Friday Fundraisers’ fee.
If other parts of the Wadesmill Suite are required (and available for use) an additional hire charge will be levied.
Who can hire the Wadesmill Suite at the Friday Fundraisers reduced rate?
Organisers of Friday Fundraising events must produce evidence that they are a representative of a bona fide non-profit community group or charity group when booking the Wadesmill Suite.
Organisers of Friday Fundraising events must produce evidence that they are a representative of a bona fide non-profit community group or charity group when booking the Wadesmill Suite.
Wodson Park is unable to accept bookings of the Wadesmill Suite at the Friday Fundraisers reduced rate without the hirer providing appropriate identification or relevant organisation representation evidence.
Who can attend a Friday Fundraiser event?
Friday Fundraisers are for Adults only.
Fundraising for children’s groups is acceptable, but Wodson Park will not accept a booking for an event that will be attended by guests who are predominately aged under 21 years.
Friday Fundraisers are for Adults only.
Fundraising for children’s groups is acceptable, but Wodson Park will not accept a booking for an event that will be attended by guests who are predominately aged under 21 years.
How early can we access the Wadesmill Suite?
Access to the Wadesmill Suite is available on the relevant Friday from 5pm onwards unless specifically agreed, in writing, in advance. Wodson Park reserves the right to charge hirers for any member of their party who accesses the Wadesmill Suite prior to the agreed hire start time of 5pm.
Access to the Wadesmill Suite is available on the relevant Friday from 5pm onwards unless specifically agreed, in writing, in advance. Wodson Park reserves the right to charge hirers for any member of their party who accesses the Wadesmill Suite prior to the agreed hire start time of 5pm.
Who will ‘set up’ the Wadesmill Suite for our event?
The Friday Fundraiser hiring organisation is responsible for setting up and clearing away after their fundraising event. This includes stacking chairs and tables and sweeping the floor at the end of the evening.
The Friday Fundraiser hiring organisation is responsible for setting up and clearing away after their fundraising event. This includes stacking chairs and tables and sweeping the floor at the end of the evening.
Can we bring our own alcoholic drinks?
NO. Wodson Park is a licensed premises, and alcoholic beverages may NOT be brought into Wodson Park under any circumstances.
NO. Wodson Park is a licensed premises, and alcoholic beverages may NOT be brought into Wodson Park under any circumstances.
The hiring organisation must ensure that everyone attending their Friday Fundraiser’s event is made fully aware of this (non–external alcohol) restriction, as Wodson Park bar staff will confiscate any alcohol that has not been purchased on site.
Bottles of alcohol may be used to generate income for the hirer (e.g a bottle of wine as a raffle prize). But these (raffle prize) bottles of alcohol must not be opened or consumed anywhere within Wodson Park – this restriction includes within the Wodson Park building, the grounds and the car parks.
Can we buy alcohol at Wodson Park?
YES. The Wadesmill Suite includes a well-stocked bar, and the Friday Fundraiser hire charge includes the cost of bar staff.
Crisps and nuts are available from the bar, but the hiring organisation may provide their own bar snacks if required.
YES. The Wadesmill Suite includes a well-stocked bar, and the Friday Fundraiser hire charge includes the cost of bar staff.
Crisps and nuts are available from the bar, but the hiring organisation may provide their own bar snacks if required.
What about food?
At Wodson Park, we know how much hard work is involved in planning and running a fundraising event, so our talented chefs have developed a selection of menus to suit most tastes and budgets, including finger buffets, hot fork buffets, formal dinners and tasting plates. Please ask if you would like more information.
At Wodson Park, we know how much hard work is involved in planning and running a fundraising event, so our talented chefs have developed a selection of menus to suit most tastes and budgets, including finger buffets, hot fork buffets, formal dinners and tasting plates. Please ask if you would like more information.
Can we bring our own food?
YES. If you would prefer to provide your own food for your fundraising event, that is OK.
However, you must ensure (for your own and your guests food safety) that any food you bring onto our premises is stored appropriately, and that you comply with the EU Food Information to Consumers (FIC Regulations) regarding the labelling of specific allergen content - ie all of your food and drinks must be labelled in accordance with the FIC Regulations, and clearly display information about any allergens they may contain.
YES. If you would prefer to provide your own food for your fundraising event, that is OK.
However, you must ensure (for your own and your guests food safety) that any food you bring onto our premises is stored appropriately, and that you comply with the EU Food Information to Consumers (FIC Regulations) regarding the labelling of specific allergen content - ie all of your food and drinks must be labelled in accordance with the FIC Regulations, and clearly display information about any allergens they may contain.
Please be aware that Wodson Park does NOT allow any external groups or individuals (including Friday Fundraiser Groups) to access/use our kitchens or refrigeration facilities for the storage or preparation or cooking of their own food, at any time.
The use of professional external catering companies for Friday Fundraising events is not permitted.
Can we use other Wodson Park equipment?
YES. Use of other Wodson Park equipment, such as our PA system or flipcharts and whiteboards, may be permissible if they are not required (pre-booked) for other functions. The use of additional equipment is at the discretion of Wodson Park's General Manager and must be arranged in advance.
YES. Use of other Wodson Park equipment, such as our PA system or flipcharts and whiteboards, may be permissible if they are not required (pre-booked) for other functions. The use of additional equipment is at the discretion of Wodson Park's General Manager and must be arranged in advance.
Who do we ask if we have other questions about our potential Friday Fundraiser event?
If you require any further information, our friendly and experienced Events Team will be very happy to help. Please Contact Wodson Park Reception and we will get back to you as soon as practicably possible.
If you require any further information, our friendly and experienced Events Team will be very happy to help. Please Contact Wodson Park Reception and we will get back to you as soon as practicably possible.
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Friday Fundraiser Information for Hirers |
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A copy of our
Friday Fundraisers Information Leaflet may be downloaded below: |
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A copy of our
Friday Fundraisers Booking Terms and Conditions may be downloaded below: 
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Please Note:
We regret that we are unable to confirm your Friday Fundraiser booking until we have received:
We regret that we are unable to confirm your Friday Fundraiser booking until we have received:
- a signed copy of your Friday Fundraisers Booking Form;
- a signed copy of your Friday Fundraisers Booking Terms and Conditions Agreement; and
- payment of the Hire Fee for your event.
For more information about our Wadesmill Suite facilities, to check the availability of potential Friday Fundraiser dates, or to arrange to meet a member of our Events Team for an informal chat, please call in and see us, or contact Wodson Park Reception.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
We look forward to meeting you soon.