We are very fortunate to have received funding from the following businesses and grant making bodies. Thank you to them all! Their financial support is helping us to achieve our joint aims: To ensure Elizabeth is known locally, nationally and internationally and that there is a lasting memorial raised to her in Congleton.
Do you know any person, business or trust that might like to sponsor our project? There are a number of options to share in this prestigious work including the statue unveiling event in 2022. Please download our information pack to learn more.
The Denise Coates Foundation’s purpose is to distribute funds in support of local, national and international charitable activities in the following areas: Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/ heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Heritage Lottery
The National Lottery Heritage Fund, formerly the Heritage Lottery Fund, distributes a share of National Lottery funding, supporting a wide range of heritage projects across the United Kingdom.
Congleton Inclosure Trust
First established in 1795 – Congleton Inclosure Trust is a charity focused on funding community projects in the Congleton town area, Astbury and Hulme Walfield.
Congleton Town Trust
The Congleton Town Trust is very much part of the history of the town – indeed donations to the town made 400 years ago are now administered by the present Trustees of the Town Trust.
Kanga Health
Based in Congleton, Kanga is a full-service digital agency that helps pharmaceutical and healthcare companies with digital marketing and medical communications.
Waitrose & Partners Community Matters Fund
Monthly donations scheme. The good causes are chosen by staff each month and voted for by customers.
Margaret Williamson’s Fund
The Fund keeps alive the memory of Margaret Williamson. Margaret was a driving force and inspiration to improve Congleton and the aim of the Fund is to keep that spirit going.
Tesco
Tesco is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer. It is the third-largest retailer in the world.
Whittaker and Biggs Estate Agents
A long established and professional firm of Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers in Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Redrow Homes
Redrow plc is one of the largest British housebuilders with a network of 15 operational divisions across the UK.
Co-Operative
The Co-operative Group is a consumer co-operative with a diverse family of retail businesses including food retail and wholesale; e-pharmacy; insurance services; legal services and funeralcare.
Berisfords
Berisfords are the largest wholesale ribbon manufacturers in the UK.
Greenfinch Naturals
Greenfinch Naturals sells vegan, ethically sourced artisan body and hair care products.
Hammond McNulty
Hammond McNulty LLP is a Congleton-based business providing accountancy and related financial services.
Graham Construction
Graham Construction Ltd have built the Congleton Link Road – Wolstenholme Elmy Way! Graham has supported Elizabeth’s Group’s work with local schools.
Aurelius Trust
Aurelius Trust makes donations reflecting the founder’s interests in the conservation of culture inherited from the past and the dissemination of knowledge.
Mrs Margaret Horner
Mr David Seddon
Ms Heather Seddon
Do you want to support our Statue Campaign?
If you are a business – or you know of a business – who would like to make a financial donation to support our work, you can donate here. If you’d like to become an official financial sponsor, please visit our Contact Us page to get in touch. You can download our information pack to learn more.