Goit Stock Wood
Community Purchase Project
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We are Friends of Goit Stock Wood, a group of local residents in West Yorkshire, UK working to buy Goit Stock Wood for the benefit of the community.
Goit Stock Wood is a 70-acre ancient woodland and home of the beautiful Goit Stock Waterfall, and we want to protect it for generations to come.
We only have until 12 September to reach our fundraising target. Please donate now.
Sponsor a square in the wood!
Find a square, donate and get a certificate
Come fund us!
Support our crowdfunding appeal - could you be a Woodland Patron or Acre Angel?
Sponsor a square scheme now live
Donate £30 and pick a 3x3m what3words square to support! Sponsor a square
Crowdfunding benefits
Donate £250 or more and receive recognition with your name on a sign and a mug, T-shirt or postcard if we are successful in buying the wood. Become a Woodland Patron or Acre Angel!
We can now claim Gift Aid on your donations
This bit of tax-office magic turns a £20 donation into £25 at no cost to you! Donate now and don't forget to tick the Gift Aid box if you are eligible (most UK taxpayers are, see gov.uk for more info).
Ceilidh - 5 September 2025
We're organising a ceilidh (a night of music, dancing and fun) at Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club. More info and tickets here.
Business sponsorship packages launched
We have launched our range of business sponsorship packages. We have a range to suit all budgets, from £50 to £10,000. Read more.
Eight great ways to support us
Eight great ways to support us
Donate! And don't forget to tick the Gift Aid box if you can.
Sponsor a square in the wood, and receive a certificate
Become a Woodland Patron or Acre Angel in our crowdfunding appeal
Sponsor us if you are a business
Buy tickets to our fundraising Ceilidh in Bingley on 5 September
Sign up to our newsletter and help spread the word about the project
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and like, share, comment on our posts
Buy badges, greetings cards and wildlife spotters booklets in our online shop - all proceeds support Friends of Goit Stock Wood.
Our vision is of
Our vision is of
A thriving woodland, owned and cared for by the community, forever
A biodiverse habitat for plant, animal and aquatic life
A welcoming place for visitors to enjoy, learn about and look after nature
Help ensure that visitors can enjoy Goit Stock Wood for generations to come. Please donate today!
How's our campaign going?
How's our campaign going?
This is an indication of how things are going, as of 4 August.
The numbers shown are approximate - read why in our FAQ.
What are our supporters saying?
What are our supporters saying?
"This is a gem of a place that would be amazing to be community owned" - CM, Shipley
“Keeping and cherishing ancient woodland is a wonderful thing.” - RK, Bingley
“I think it's a wonderful enterprise to purchase a wood to give back to the community. Good luck.” - MS, Preston
“Protecting areas like Goit Stock Wood is not only important to ensure future generations can enjoy these places but also to engender greater affinity with nature and our beautiful landscape.” - ST, Bradford
“I’ve been walking and running in Goit Stock for longer than I care to remember. I would hate the idea of a corporation buying it and stopping the public from enjoying it. Beautiful places like this belong to everybody not just the few.” - JC, York
"We have visited twice and it is a lovely, peaceful area. It would be a tremendous shame if public access was lost or if the character of the place changed" - CC, Wigan
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