Future of a Chichester pre-school rests in the hands of new building funding

West Dean Pre School has been said to be a key part of the local community for the last thirty years. Throughout that time, it’s seen multiple children come and go through its doors.
By Henry Bryant
Published 12th Feb 2024, 13:23 GMT
Whilst efforts have made a definite dent at approximately £20,000 in donations and funding already some of the building quotes for a new building look to be around £250,000.Whilst efforts have made a definite dent at approximately £20,000 in donations and funding already some of the building quotes for a new building look to be around £250,000.
Whilst efforts have made a definite dent at approximately £20,000 in donations and funding already some of the building quotes for a new building look to be around £250,000.

A Gofund me page has been set up to raise funds for a new building for West Dean Pre-school in Chichester. A statement on their page says: “Parents often talk about how WDPS (West Dean Pre-school) gives a home-from-home feeling and is a deeply nurturing environment for their children.

“WDPS is run as a registered charity. Whilst they offer parents-funded places for children, this means that it receives no further government funding and all other profit is gained from fees and charitable donations. It’s managed by a parent committee who volunteer their own time.

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“Whilst WDPS is deeply cherished by the parents an children associated with it. Its current home of a mobile cabin has of course suffered wear and tear over the past years & is now coming to the end of its lifespan.

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“Past and present committees have made ongoing efforts to fundraise for a new building to house the preschool. Whilst efforts have made a definite dent at approximately £20,000; some of the building quotes for a new building look to be around £250,000. Meaning we still have a ways to go!

“Over the next year, the committee will be having a local fundraising push. Having already scheduled several local-level events. the committee are under no illusion that £250k is a monumental target. Which is why they are asking for donations from far and wide. Please help us safeguard the future of our fantastic preschool!”

Updates to follow.