Save The Cranker Mission Statement

To protect and maintain the built structure and cultural significance of the Crown & Anchor Hotel (the ‘Cranker’), so that it may continue to conduct business as it has since 1853 for current and future generations, and is protected from hostile changes, such as development, legislation, regulation, and licensing, which would threaten its ongoing operation. We intend to preserve the Cranker for future generations as a continuously operating historic hotel, serving our community as a music and arts venue (including live music, DJs, poetry, comedy, and visual arts), a socio-cultural hub, function venue, meeting place, and as a pub.

• Advocate for the conservation of the Crown & Anchor Hotel’s built and cultural heritage against the context of the proposal to replace it with student accommodation. Better sites exist for property development or accommodation. We argue the Cranker is a historically significant site deserving of upgraded heritage listing. Retaining the Cranker enhances Adelaide’s socio-cultural appeal and the city’s vibrancy.
• Work towards goals aligned to the Cranker’s current management team and leaseholder, as custodians of the space.
• Seek to preserve and protect the cultural value of grassroots music and arts venues across Adelaide.
• Raise awareness of the erosion of cultural heritage and value by engaging with the broader community and government representatives.
• Engage with all stakeholders in a way that is above political partisanship, guided by the local community rather than political motives.
• Maintain privacy of any sensitive information we may come across, protecting our community and supporters. 

Community

Embracing the friendship that comes from connection to place, fostering a strong community of affirmative action, celebrating, and preserving the socio-cultural significance and heritage of the Cranker.

Relationships

Fostering positive collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

Adaptability

Being flexible and responsive to changes in circumstances, challenges, or trends. 

Continuously evolving to effectively meet the dynamic needs of the project. 

Never say die

Remaining optimistic and pragmatic in our operations. To have the bravery to face challenges with resilience and integrity. Empowering the project team to develop innovative solutions and persevere through difficult obstacles.

Knowledge

Staying informed, keeping updated with relevant community issues and interests. Educating ourselves on the legislation and processes which currently allow for the development of site not aligned to the vision. 

Equity

Inclusiveness of community, and appreciating, valuing, and celebrating diversity. 

Respect

Demonstrating respect for one another, the work, and the struggle, particularly given this is a volunteer effort. Behaving in a respectful manner that considers differences of opinion.