Case Studies
Here is a collection of stories from several flagship projects. To help direct you to the most relevant story please use the filter below.
Bringing 'The People's Hall' back into community use as a flexible venue
Transforming a 19th-century ironmongery warehouse into a multi-use arts venue 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
Historic terraces that housed the first Binns Department Store in Sunderland will form heart of High Street rejuvenation
Adaptation of Pat Murphy House in Main Street, Ederney forms part of an inspirational Village Catalyst pilot
Gatelodge and outbuildings at The Bishop's Park refurbished to provide exciting new visitor facilities
Landmark former chapel to receive bright new future as a multi-use venue
Former bank restored as co-working hub and residential apartments
Former bank building to be restored into community space
Former home for resident astronomers restored as holiday accommodation and art space
Former Coach House restored as a community cafe
Circus bringing high hopes to fallen church
Restoration of historic inn breaks new ground and offers hope to the UK's vacant inns and public houses
Transforming the home of national bard Robert Burns into a Centre for Songwriting
19th-century Woolstore restored as childcare facility, thanks to innovative Village Catalyst programme
Old Market House to provide new home for social enterprise, creating a welcome community space
15th-century houses get a new lease of life as bespoke holiday lets
Restoring Art Deco public baths to their former glory as a much-loved facility in the heart of the city
Former police station brought back to life to provide affordable homes in the centre of town
From Royal Academy to Creative Academy - historic school building is transformed into creative hub for Inverness and the Highlands
Cardigan landmark to serve community once again
Expanding The Leeds Library and creating a fully accessible culture, arts and education hub
Old House Project, St Andrew’s Chapel
Restoration of lighthouse complex to generate more activity on site
Late-Victorian shopping arcade in Dewsbury to be restored
Community movement breathing new life into neo-Georgian treasure
Saving and restoring the oldest surviving synagogue in Wales
Green innovation brings year-round joy to the Penzance community
Restoring 115 to 117 High Street
Former train station transformed into a cycle-friendly café, bar and co-working space
The power of community action - saving and re-opening a historic village pub
Former bookshop to provide new visitor accommodation
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration