Aim
Upgrade our heating and complete Room 34 — helping Futurist Cinema stay warm, sustainable and open for the future.
This empty space will soon become Room 34 — a new 110 capacity creative venue built by hand by our small team to help Futurist Cinema grow and stay sustainable.
Our Story
Futurist Cinema is Kidderminster’s independent cinema run by a small but passionate team dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible space where everyone can come together, enjoy films, live music, DJ nights, theatre and local creative projects. We believe independent cinemas only survive when communities come together to support them. Since taking over in July 2024, we’ve worked tirelessly to make the cinema welcoming, vibrant and accessible — and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far.
However, Screen 3 was a beautiful but difficult space. Its vaulted ceiling made it almost impossible to heat efficiently in winter. On cold nights, it could cost more to heat the room than the ticket sales could cover.
As a result, the space was underused; not because our community didn’t want it, but because it simply wasn’t viable.
Now we’re excited to take the next step: upgrading our central heating and creating Room 34, a brand-new 110-plus-capacity venue space with its own bar for live arts, creative events, film screenings, and private hire. Room 34 will allow us to host workshops, talks, performances and community events, giving local people a flexible professional space to gather, create and share culture.
As a small independent business, we’ve already rolled up our sleeves and done a huge amount of the work ourselves to keep costs down. So far we’ve:
Removed the cinema chairs from Screen 3
Levelled part of the floor into two tiers with a ramp
Improved comfort by fitting more supportive seat backs in Screen 1
This hands-on approach has saved thousands in labour costs but we now need your support for the specialist work and equipment we can’t safely or legally do ourselves.
💰 How We’ll Use Your Support (£20,000 Target)
Your backing will help us complete the project properly and professionally:
🔥 Central heating upgrades – £5,000
This is the key to the whole project. Efficient heating will allow Room 34 to be comfortably used year-round, making small and mid-size events financially viable for the first time.
🧱 Insulation and cold area improvements – £3,000
Targeted insulation to tackle the coldest parts of the building, reduce wasted heat and ensure the upgraded heating system is effective.
🎭 Room 34 completion – £6,000
Flooring, lighting, electrics and finishing work to make the space fully accessible.
🪑 Tables, chairs and seating for 110 – £3,000
Creating a flexible layout for events and private hire.
🍹 Upstairs bar setup – £3,000
Fridges, till system and serving area for events.
Every pound will go directly to materials, specialist labour and essential equipment to help secure Futurist Cinema’s future as a fully inclusive community and arts venue that is accessible for everyone.
Why Room 34?
Room 34 is named after the original cinema screens 3 and 4, brought together into one flexible space.
By making the space affordable to heat, Room 34 can host workshops, talks and live events without needing a full house just to break even. That means more regular programming, more local hires, and a stronger, more resilient Futurist Cinema.
🎉 Room 34 Launch Weekend
We’ll be opening Room 34 in June with a full launch weekend, so you can come and see the space in action. Watch this space for more news!
Rewards & Supporter Wall
🎁 Experience Rewards
🎟️ £25 – Cinema Date for Two
Two tickets + drinks + popcorn + sweets. (Value £41)
👨👩👧👦 £50 – Family Cinema Day Out
Four tickets + popcorn + drinks. (Value £88)
🥂 £75 – VIP Guest
Two VIP tickets to our anniversary event with food, drinks & live entertainment.
🍿 £250 – Host Your Own Screening
£500 credit for your private cinema event.
🎬 £500 – Cinema Takeover
£1000 credit to take over Room 34 for your ultimate big screen experience.
🎨 Supporter Wall
💛 £75 – Friend
Your name on our Supporter Wall.
⭐ £150 – Sponsor
Name displayed prominently on the Supporter Wall.
🏆 £300 – Founding Sponsor
Featured as a lead supporter on the Supporter Wall.
🙏 £10 – Thank You Credit
Your name on our online supporters list.
Our Vision
Futurist Cinema is more than just a cinema. It’s a place for community, creativity and connection. By supporting this crowdfunder you’re helping us keep an independent cultural space alive and create a new venue where films, live arts, workshops and local creativity can thrive.
With your help Room 34 will become a welcoming hub for the people of Wyre Forest and beyond — warm, accessible and full of life.
This isn’t just about improving a building — it’s about building the next chapter of Futurist Cinema together and creating a space where our community can gather, create and grow.
If you believe independent cinemas only survive when communities come together, we would truly appreciate your support.
