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.

DONATE HERE.

FOR CLARITY

Future Portland has collected money in two ways:

• PLEDGES – This money will be used to cover the purchase price of the land itself + the immediate maintenance/improvements costs.
• DONATIONS – This money will be used to cover the legal fees associated with the purchase. It is separate from the pledges.

The original Crowdfunder campaign was set up for donations. To date, we’ve raised £1,850 (£1,950 less an approximate £100 transaction fee). This amount, combined with our Art Auction profits of £1,680, has left us £1,470 short of our £5,000 target.

Once this target is met, we can begin calling in the pledges.

HELP US SECURE A CRITICAL, MUCH-LOVED, AND THREATENED GREEN SPACE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ON PORTLAND.

We are incredibly close to securing two acres at France Quarry for Portland’s community (and those who visit the island); however, we are still £1,470 short of the £5,000 estimate required to cover the upfront, non-refundable legal fees associated with the purchase.

Can you help by donating? Even a small amount will make a big difference in helping us protect this special place now and for generations to come.

DONATE HERE.

DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS 30TH JUNE.

FOR CLARITY

Future Portland has collected money in two ways:

• PLEDGES – This money will be used to cover the purchase price of the land itself + the immediate maintenance/improvements costs.
• DONATIONS – This money will be used to cover the legal fees associated with the purchase. It is separate from the pledges.

The original Crowdfunder campaign was set up for donations. To date, we’ve raised £1,850 (£1,950 less an approximate £100 transaction fee). This amount, combined with our Art Auction profits of £1,680, has left us £1,470 short of our £5,000 target.

Once this target is met, we can begin calling in the pledges.

FUNDING UPDATED: AS AT 19TH MARCH 2026 WE HAVE RAISED £44,850! HELP US REACH OUR TARGET OF £60,000.

Imagine a wild, green haven at the heart of Portland – open to all.

Future Portland is currently working to secure two acres of France Quarry for the community. We’re doing this to help protect the area from development. To make this vision a reality, we need to raise £60,000 and are seeking your support. You can help in three ways:

• LOVE ART? Thanks to some amazing local artists, we’re holding a France Quarry Art Auction. This is a great opportunity to buy some fantastic work and save a much-loved green oasis at the same time. Take a look at the pieces up for grabs HERE
• DONATE to our pre-purchase legal and survey costs (target £5,000). Click HERE.
• PLEDGE Towards our purchase costs (target £55,000). Just complete a simple form. No money taken at this stage – you are just pledging. Click HERE.

Every donation/pledge strengthens our case for community ownership, so we can:

• Save a cherished green space for health and wellbeing
• Protect a vital habitat for wildlife
• Keep this land in community hands for public benefit, not private sale! Let’s protect this peaceful place where people and nature thrive together.

PLEDGE FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP IS AVAILABLE HERE.

FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ICA’S OFFICE, EASTON.

FUNDING UPDATED: AS AT 2ND MARCH 2026 WE HAVE RAISED £41,000! HELP US REACH OUR TARGET OF £60,000.

Imagine a wild, green haven in Easton – open to all.

The Future Portland Community Benefit Society (CBS) has been set up to support our community to have a stronger voice and more influence over the things that happen to Portland.

We are currently working to secure two acres of France Quarry for the community. We’re doing this to help protect the area from potential development – a threat that has raised its head on several occasions. To make this vision a reality, we need to raise £60,000 by the end of March and are seeking your support.

You can help in three ways:

• LOVE ART? Thanks to some amazing local artists, we’re holding a France Quarry Art Auction. This is a great opportunity to buy some fantastic work and save a much-loved green oasis at the same time. Take a look at the pieces up for grabs HERE
• DONATE to our pre-purchase legal and survey costs (target £5,000). Click HERE.
• PLEDGE Towards our purchase costs (target £55,000). Just complete a simple form. No money taken at this stage – you are just pledging. Click HERE.

Every donation/pledge strengthens our case for community ownership, so we can:

• Save a cherished green space for health and wellbeing
• Protect a vital habitat for wildlife
• Keep this land in community hands for public benefit, not private sale! Let’s protect this peaceful place where people and nature thrive together.

PLEDGE FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP IS AVAILABLE HERE.

FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ICA’S OFFICE, EASTON.

FUNDING UPDATED: AS AT 13TH FEBRUARY 2026 WE HAVE RAISED £25,000! HELP US REACH OUR TARGET OF £60,000.

Imagine a wild, green haven in Easton – open to all.

The Future Portland Community Benefit Society (CBS) has been set up to support our community to have a stronger voice and more influence over the things that happen to Portland.

We are currently working to secure two acres of France Quarry for the community. We’re doing this to help protect the area from potential development – a threat that has raised its head on several occasions. To make this vision a reality, we need to raise £60,000 by the end of March and are seeking your support.

You can help in two ways:

• DONATE to our pre-purchase legal and survey costs (target £5,000). Use the QR code on the poster below or click HERE.
• PLEDGE towards our purchase costs (target £55,000). Just complete a simple form. No money taken at this stage – you are just pledging.

Every donation/pledge strengthens our case for community ownership, so we can:

• Save a cherished green space for health and wellbeing
• Protect a vital habitat for wildlife
• Keep this land in community hands for public benefit, not private sale! Let’s protect this peaceful place where people and nature thrive together.

PLEDGE FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP IS AVAILABLE HERE.

FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ICA’S OFFICE, EASTON.

HELP KEEP FRANCE QUARRY GREEN!

Imagine a wild, green haven in Easton – open to all.

The Future Portland Community Benefit Society (CBS) has been set up to support our community to have a stronger voice and more influence over the things that happen to Portland.

We are currently working to secure two acres of France Quarry for the community. We’re doing this to help protect the area from potential development – a threat that has raised its head on several occasions. To make this vision a reality, we need to raise £60,000 by the end of March and are seeking your support. We have already raised £22,000, BUT we need your support to help us reach our target.

You can help in two ways:

• DONATE to our pre-purchase legal and survey costs (target £5,000). Use the QR code on the poster below.
• PLEDGE towards our purchase costs (target £55,000). Just complete a simple form. No money taken at this stage – you are just pledging.

Every donation/pledge strengthens our case for community ownership, so we can:

• Save a cherished green space for health and wellbeing
• Protect a vital habitat for wildlife
• Keep this land in community hands for public benefit, not private sale! Let’s protect this peaceful place where people and nature thrive together.

PLEDGE FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP IS AVAILABLE HERE.

FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ICA’S OFFICE, EASTON.

France Quarry is a beautiful green oasis, slap bang in the middle of Easton. To help ensure it remains this way, it’s in need of a pre-Christmas spruce-up!

Have you got a couple of hours to spare this coming Sunday to help the Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project CIC and Future Portland UK – Community Benefit Society with their planned litter pick?

Family friendly. All equipment supplied (except gloves). Refreshments provided.

More details below.