Mandate and History of the Foundation
Mandate of the Sanderson Centre Foundation
The Sanderson Centre Foundation is an independent, registered charitable corporation dedicated to the enhancement of the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts and the theatre experience of its patrons. The Foundation’s goals are achieved through fundraising for capital improvements.
The Foundation Board of Directors approves and finances capital projects for the benefit of the Theatre after consultation with senior members of the Sanderson Centre staff.
History of the Sanderson Centre Foundation
In the beginning, there was a dream, the possible transformation of a venerable old lady who had served the citizens of Brantford well but who found herself somewhat behind the times, and whose owner wanted to part with her. Some forward-looking folks saw an opportunity to realize the dream, with the establishment of a center for the performing arts in Brantford.
The City was amenable to moving ahead with this venture, and April 1985 saw Letters Patent being issued to a small group of involved citizens, the Capitol Theatre Steering Committee under the banner of Capitol Theatre Heritage Brantford. The group held its first meeting February 8, 1987. One of their first tasks was to establish goals and objectives, which became:
1. To maintain, operate, and manage the theater in the public interest.
2. To provide theatrical facilities and services of every kind within the City of Brantford for:
a. Amusement, entertainment, and exhibition.
b. Receptions, meetings, and displays.
c. Educational and cultural activities.
d. The performing arts, including dramatic, theatrical, musical, and artistic works.
3. To promote the development of its facilities as a center for amusement, entertainment, and exhibition.
The Brantford Heritage Theatre Foundation spearheaded a highly successful fundraising campaign for the restoration and renovation of the theater. Following the renaming of the theater, the Brantford Heritage Theatre Foundation became the Sanderson Centre Foundation in 2004, and remains committed to continuing the work of the original group of dedicated citizens.
The Foundation continues to undertake projects for the benefit of the Sanderson Centre with input from members of the Sanderson Centre Staff.
Mandate of the Sanderson Centre Foundation
The Sanderson Centre Foundation is an independent, registered charitable corporation dedicated to the enhancement of the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts and the theatre experience of its patrons. The Foundation’s goals are achieved through fundraising for capital improvements.
The Foundation Board of Directors approves and finances capital projects for the benefit of the Theatre after consultation with senior members of the Sanderson Centre staff.
History of the Sanderson Centre Foundation
In the beginning, there was a dream, the possible transformation of a venerable old lady who had served the citizens of Brantford well but who found herself somewhat behind the times, and whose owner wanted to part with her. Some forward-looking folks saw an opportunity to realize the dream, with the establishment of a center for the performing arts in Brantford.
The City was amenable to moving ahead with this venture, and April 1985 saw Letters Patent being issued to a small group of involved citizens, the Capitol Theatre Steering Committee under the banner of Capitol Theatre Heritage Brantford. The group held its first meeting February 8, 1987. One of their first tasks was to establish goals and objectives, which became:
1. To maintain, operate, and manage the theater in the public interest.
2. To provide theatrical facilities and services of every kind within the City of Brantford for:
a. Amusement, entertainment, and exhibition.
b. Receptions, meetings, and displays.
c. Educational and cultural activities.
d. The performing arts, including dramatic, theatrical, musical, and artistic works.
3. To promote the development of its facilities as a center for amusement, entertainment, and exhibition.
The Brantford Heritage Theatre Foundation spearheaded a highly successful fundraising campaign for the restoration and renovation of the theater. Following the renaming of the theater, the Brantford Heritage Theatre Foundation became the Sanderson Centre Foundation in 2004, and remains committed to continuing the work of the original group of dedicated citizens.
The Foundation continues to undertake projects for the benefit of the Sanderson Centre with input from members of the Sanderson Centre Staff.
