it has already raised $250,000 (£190,000). But questions have been raised by members of the public over the charity’s declaration that donated money will not be returned to backers if the project is not fully funded, and over how much focus the centre will put on Tolkien’s faith.
Project Northmoor’s Charity Commission entry states that one of its objectives is to “advance the public knowledge and appreciation of the life, faith and works of JRR Tolkien and the Inklings”.
Project Northmoor’s founder, author Julia Golding, writes from a “faith-based perspective”. Its three trustees are all active or retired directors of Christian organisations.
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