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St Bride celebrates crowdfunder success Jo Francis Monday, December 14, 2020
The St Bride Library has reached its £50,000 fundraising target ahead of its 125th anniversary celebrations next year.
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At the time of writing the crowdfunding appeal had raised £51,355. It will remain open until 7.45pm today (14 December).
The fundraiser was launched last month, and the deadline for pledges was subsequently extended into December. St Bride’s plans to use the money to digitise parts of its collection, which will make its treasures more widely available.
The £50,000 goal was reached yesterday, with the library team tweeting their joy: “We’ve just done it!!! We’ve reached our £50,000 target!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our campaign. We’re overwhelmed with the love and support for the Library – we wouldn’t be what we are without you all.”