A community-led fundraiser supporting the annual Stoke Village Fun Day has passed the £3,000 milestone, as organisers appeal for further contributions to ensure the event goes ahead as planned on Sunday 20 July 2025.
UPDATE 07-06-2025: Organisers have confirmed that the Stoke Fun Day will be going ahead on Sunday 20th July.
Now in its fifth year, the Stoke Village Fun Day has become a key summer event for residents of Stoke and Morice Town in Plymouth. Organised by The Village Hub – a grassroots group of local residents – the event sees the main street through Stoke Village closed to traffic, transforming the area into a vibrant, family-friendly celebration with live music, community stalls, and street entertainment.
The Village Hub, which also runs a local drop-in space and coordinates support and activities for residents year-round, launched a Crowdfunder campaign to help cover the significant logistical costs of the event. These include public safety measures, road closures, toilets, security, power, staging, and event management support.
Stoke Village Fun Day Crowdfunder Video
Although the campaign has already raised over £3,000 thanks to community donations and Gift Aid, the team remains £2,000 short of their £5,000 target. Hopes for match funding were set back after applications to three schemes were unsuccessful.
Diane Flynn, one of the organisers, said:
“This milestone shows the strength of our community. Events like this bring people together in joyful, inclusive ways – and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far. But we still need help to close the gap.”
The group had hoped to secure half their target through matched contributions, making the first £2,500 in donations especially vital. Additional funds would allow organisers to provide more free entertainment and activities, helping ensure the day remains accessible to families facing financial hardship.
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Karen Pillkington, also part of the team, added:
“It’s so much more than just a one-off event. It creates lasting memories, sparks friendships, and gives people a real sense of pride in where they live. Every share, every donation – it all helps make this happen.”
Find out more or donate:
To support the Stoke Village Fun Day or learn more about The Village Hub’s work in the community, visit www.thevillagehub.org.uk or go directly to the fundraiser at www.tinyurl.com/OurFunDay2025.
