Mill Gate Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 Community Fundraising Efforts

Mill Gate Shopping Centre has announced a landmark year of community fundraising, raising a total of £89,510 in 2025, a 70% increase on 2024 and reinforcing its commitment to supporting local charities and community organisations.

The impressive total has been achieved through a diverse programme of fundraising initiatives held throughout the year, bringing together shoppers, retailers and community partners. Activities have ranged from creative pop-up projects and exhibitions to seasonal appeals and physical challenges, all united by a shared goal of giving back to the Bury community.

Among the many causes supported, £2,748 was raised for Bury Hospice through community-led initiatives including The Book Nest honesty library and a sponsored climb of Ben Nevis. Bury Hospice provides specialist palliative care for local families and relies heavily on charitable donations to continue offering its services free of charge.

The Book Nest encourages a love of reading while supporting local causes, inviting visitors to donate books or make voluntary contributions. The Ben Nevis climb added a physical challenge to the fundraising calendar, with supporters sponsoring the climb and helping turn a personal achievement into meaningful support for hospice care.

Other fundraising initiatives contributing to the 2025 total included the Poppy Appeal, Veterans in Communities art exhibition, and pop-up charity units. Mill Gate has also supported a wide range of local organisations throughout the year, including Bury Blind Society, Bury Lions and Bury Shopmobility.

Angela Tierney, Centre Manager at Mill Gate, said: “raising £89,510 is an incredible achievement and reflects the generosity of our community.

Every initiative, from The Book Nest to major appeals, has played a part in supporting vital local organisations. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who donated, sponsored, volunteered or supported our fundraising efforts throughout the year.”

Located in the heart of Bury, Mill Gate Shopping Centre continues to serve as a central community hub, hosting events and initiatives that engage residents while supporting causes that make a real difference locally.