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Support the Park

Ightenhill Park is cared for by volunteers, working alongside Burnley Borough Council’s Green Spaces team. 

We pride ourselves on transparency, and all donations are put to improve the park and experience for visitors.

Learn more

Thank you to our supporters

We’re grateful to the local residents, volunteers, businesses and partners who make this possible.

Ways to help
  • Make a donation today

  • Sponsor a project (businesses welcome)

  • Book a stall at our events/festival

  • Volunteer time or donate materials

  • Fundraise in your street, school or workplace

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Donate

Contact us through Facebook to learn more. 

How to give

Contact us through Facebook to learn more. 

Sponsor a project

Show your support for a well-loved local space and reach thousands of regular park users. We welcome one-off gifts, in-kind materials and team volunteering days.

Popular ideas

  • Sponsor planters or bulbs
  • Fund a bench refresh
  • Provide timber/paint
  • Fund event equipment
  • Cover volunteer refreshments.

Next step

Email us with your idea and logo → Talk to us about sponsorship

Book a stall

Our events and the Ightenhill Festival welcome local traders, makers and community groups.

  • Priority for local and community stalls

→ See current stall opportunities

Volunteer or donate materials

We run friendly, practical sessions most Wednesdays (gardening, edging, light repairs and litter-picking). 

No experience needed — tools provided.

In-kind donations welcome

  • Plants and bulbs
  • Timber and exterior paint
  • Hand tools
  • Printing
  • Event prizes
  • Refreshments

→ Join a session • Offer materials

How we use your support

  • Community planting and seasonal displays

  • Small tools, fixings and materials

  • Signage and accessibility tweaks

  • Event costs (insurance, equipment, volunteer refreshments)

  • Match-funding to unlock external grants

We keep things transparent through News & Reports, with simple measures like volunteer sessions, hours, fixes completed and project phases delivered.