The Foundation wants to take the island in use as a "classroom" for children and young people who can learn about working with the eider tradition, cultural landscape management and building conservation, life on the shore and the sea. The goal is for it to be used by students from both the municipality and neighboring municipalities, for older youth, for courses and for artists on guest stays.

Gangarøy is about 30 acres and the island Today there is a farmhouse and pier. Around the island There are foundations from several houses, a barn, a boathouse, a cellar and an eider house.

The family of the sellers of Gangarøy moved away in the 1980s and the houses have not been used since.

The restoration of the buildings started in 2023 and the goal is to be completed in 2025. Permission and funding will be sought for the reconstruction of several buildings that can be used for teaching and courses.

The purchase was financed with a grant of NOK 3.6 million from Nordland County Council - Cultural Heritage in Nordland.