 The balance was raised from local authority funding, Foundation for Sports and the Arts, and local fundraising from companies and individuals.When the centre opened, Norden Farm could boast state-of-the-art facilities that consisted of a courtyard theatre (seating 225), studio theatre (seating 100), meeting rooms in the Georgian farm house, art gallery, eighteenth century long barn (workshop/meeting space), a media suite, and bar cafe area.It was purpose built to provide a truly flexible performance space, able to serve the needs of the professional performer, community groups and a broad range of community activities.