Case Studies

Former police station brought back to life to provide affordable homes in the centre of town

Transforming the home of national bard Robert Burns into a Centre for Songwriting

Former home for resident astronomers restored as holiday accommodation and art space

From Royal Academy to Creative Academy - historic school building is transformed into creative hub for Inverness and the Highlands

The power of community action - saving and re-opening a historic village pub

Bringing a hidden gem into community ownership and creating a museum fit for the future

Transforming a 19th-century ironmongery warehouse into a multi-use arts venue and co-working space

Former Coach House restored as a community cafe

Former bank restored as co-working hub and residential apartments

Former train station transformed into a cycle-friendly café, bar and co-working space

A splashing idea! Bringing an old lido back to life as an open-air swimming pool run by the community, for the community

600 years of history on the high street

Expanding The Leeds Library and creating a fully accessible culture, arts and education hub

Restoring Art Deco public baths to their former glory as a much-loved facility in the heart of the city

Gatelodge and outbuildings at The Bishop's Park refurbished to provide exciting new visitor facilities

Bringing 'The People's Hall' back into community use as a flexible venue

19th-century Woolstore restored as childcare facility, thanks to innovative Village Catalyst programme

Retrofitting vernacular buildings into affordable housing

Landmark former chapel to receive bright new future as a multi-use venue

16th-century inn transformed into holiday accommodation and community space

Home of West Ham Fire Brigade to be converted into affordable creative studio space