Future Portland UK - Community Benefit Society

15/09/2026

Not Future Portland... but another community organisation (also a Founder Member of Future Portland) who have been very supportive of the France Quarry project b-side are now looking for support from the community to continue to exist by securing their future by purchasing the building they currently lease - if you have ever enjoyed b-side's activities or the Festival, please consider contributing - details below.

Support b-side help us secure our place on Portland https://localgiving.org/fundraising/bnb-side

09/09/2026

***FRANCE QUARRY UPDATE***

As we move into autumn, we wanted to give you a quick update on our progress to date.

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who pledged and donated. In total, we’ve raised and collected just over our £60,000 target, which is a fantastic achievement and gives us enough funds to cover the community purchase costs, along with the associated legal and initial maintenance fees.

We are now working through the legal process, which is taking a little longer than anticipated; however, as soon as we have more news, we’ll let you know.

Once again, thank you for your support - we really could not have begun to save this critical green space without you.

If you would like to find out more about France Quarry or how you can support the project, please check out our France Quarry page at: https://futureportlanduk.org/france-quarry

10/08/2026

Thursday 13 August 2026
Time: Drop in anytime between 4 - 7 pm
Venue: St Johns Ambulance, Easton Lane, Portland, DT5 1BP

During the evening you can:
Meet current members and supporters
Learn about our projects and input to future plans
Ask questions and share ideas
Find out how to get involved

We’d love to see you there — please feel free to pass on the invitation to anyone you think would be interested in supporting the community.

We will also be taking a guided tour of France Quarry, our first project, (5-6pm) if you wish to take part then please include this in your RSVP. We will be leaving from the Hall so please meet there before 5pm.

RSVP to [email protected]

01/08/2026

Come and join us at SALT'S Love Portland today.

🎉 Looking for something to do today? Why not head over to the Love Portland Festival! 🎉

Taking place from midday until late at The Old Cricket Field, Grove Farm Estate, this family-friendly community festival has something for everyone.

Enjoy live music, a fun fair, pony rides, stone carving, craft stalls, a raffle, food and drink, a BBQ, majorette displays and plenty more, all while helping raise money for the Isle of Portland and its community. Camping is also available on site.

We’ll drop a link to more information in the comments. Have a fantastic day if you’re heading along! 💙

29/07/2026

This afternoon on The Home Run our reporter Emma will be talking to Catherine from Future Portland UK with an exciting update on the campaign to save France Quarry.

Listen after 3pm for more details.

28/07/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON FRANCE QUARRY

We have got £55,000 already. Just £5,000 to go! We need to call in ALL the pledges and any further donations NOW. An incredible response.

If you made a pledge our Secretary Sarah will have been in touch to let you know what to do. If you still want to donate to the future of France Quarry then please pay your donation into Co-operative Bank Business Account
Account Name: Future Portland Community Benefit Society Limited (just type in as much as you can)
Account number 67427451
Sort Code 08-92-99
Otherwise, take cash (maximum £100) or cheque into Island Community Action - ICA office in Easton.

Listen out for our interview on AIR 107.2 - Weymouth & Portland on Wednesday for an update and please come and meet us at SALT's Love Portland on 1st August. We have a stand there. Please become a member to add your voice into the future.

21/07/2026

FREE workshops in the woods this summer 🌞

21/07/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON FRANCE QUARRY

You've done it! We need to call in the pledges and any further donations NOW. The solicitors are working on the final details and by the end of July we will be depositing the purchase money and buying 2 acres of France Quarry.

If you made a pledge our Secretary Sarah will have been in touch to let you know what to do. If you still want to donate to the future of France Quarry then please pay your donation into Co-operative Bank Business Account
Account Name: Future Portland Community Benefit Society Limited (just type in as much as you can)
Account number 67427451
Sort Code 08-92-99
Otherwise, take cash (maximum £100) or cheque into Island Community Action - ICA office in Easton.

In the photograph the glass pendant has been made by Liz Lake, b-side artist, from the broken glass in the wood. We can't wait to see all the positive impacts of the members owning our very special Green Space.

08/07/2026

Come and join us. Become a member today and help shape plans for France Quarry and other future plans.

Become a member of Future Portland: This is a really important part of our offer to you. As a member, you get to invest in projects that benefit Portland and its community. You also get a share, which provides you with a vote on our most important decisions. In addition, depending on the project, yo...