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.
Landmark town centre building brought into public ownership
New Galloway Town Hall New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandCommunity hub in historic town hall
Former Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue Merthyr Tydfil, WalesSaving and restoring the oldest surviving synagogue in Wales
Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank Bacup, Lancashire, EnglandFormer bank restored as co-working hub and residential apartments
Dunoon Burgh Hall Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, ScotlandCreative arts hub in historic town hall
Riddel’s Warehouse Belfast, County Antrim, Northern IrelandTransforming a 19th-century ironmongery warehouse into a multi-use arts venue and co-working space
30 Chapel Street Bradford, West Yorkshire, EnglandFormer merchant’s warehouse to be transformed into multi-use space for artists, makers and businesses
Midsteeple Quarter Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, ScotlandRestoring 115 to 117 High Street
Maenofferen Slate Mills Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, WalesMulti-use future for former slate mills
Station South Levenshulme, Manchester, EnglandFormer train station transformed into a cycle-friendly café, bar and co-working space
The Woolstore Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland19th-century Woolstore restored as childcare facility, thanks to innovative Village Catalyst programme
The Old Cathedral School Derry, Londonderry, Northern IrelandTransforming a Victorian school building into a flagship circus arts venue for Derry
The Markethall Cardigan, Ceredigion, WalesCardigan landmark to serve community once again
Bon Accord Baths Aberdeen, ScotlandRestoring Art Deco public baths to their former glory as a much-loved facility in the heart of the city
170-175 High Street West Sunderland, EnglandHistoric terraces that housed the first Binns Department Store in Sunderland will form heart of High Street rejuvenation
Canada House Sheffield, South Yorkshire, EnglandReinvigorating a 19th-century building as a permanent facility of musical excellence
The Old Observatory House Edinburgh, ScotlandFormer home for resident astronomers restored as holiday accommodation and art space
West Boathouse Glasgow Green, Glasgow, ScotlandEdwardian boathouse on the River Clyde repaired and adapted for enhanced future use
Former St Luke's Church Swansea, WalesCircus bringing high hopes to fallen church
Equatorial Observatory Penllergare, Swansea, WalesNew future for historic astronomical observatory
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration London, EnglandQuentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Brynaman Lido Brynamman, Carmarthenshire, WalesA splashing idea! Bringing an old lido back to life as an open-air swimming pool run by the community, for the community
3-6 Priory Row (Lychgate Cottages) Coventry, Warwickshire, England15th-century houses get a new lease of life as bespoke holiday lets
The Arcade Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, EnglandLate-Victorian shopping arcade to become the first community-run shopping centre in the UK
Ellisland Farmhouse Museum Auldgirth, Dumfries & Galloway, ScotlandTransforming the home of national bard Robert Burns into a Centre for Songwriting
Former Royal Academy Buildings Inverness, ScotlandFrom Royal Academy to Creative Academy - historic school building is transformed into creative hub for Inverness and the Highlands
15 Commercial Street Leeds, West Yorkshire, EnglandExpanding The Leeds Library and creating a fully accessible culture, arts and education hub
Pat Murphy's Tearooms Ederney, Co. Fermanagh, Northern IrelandAdaptation of Pat Murphy House in Main Street, Ederney forms part of an inspirational Village Catalyst pilot
Haverhub Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, WalesCommunity movement breathing new life into neo-Georgian treasure
Tŷ’n Llan Public House Llandwrog, Gwynedd, WalesThe power of community action - saving and re-opening a historic village pub
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Highlands & Islands, ScotlandRestoration of lighthouse complex to generate more activity on site
11 High Baxter Street Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandBringing a grade II-listed town house back into residential use
The Chester Hydro Electric Building Chester, EnglandTo convert a disused hydroelectric station into use as an environmental educational hub
Above Adventure Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, ScotlandWest of Scotland’s first fully wheelchair-accessible climbing wall
The Old Market House Bangor, County Down, Northern IrelandOld Market House to provide new home for social enterprise, creating a welcome community space
Chandler’s House Rathfriland, County Down, Northern IrelandFormer bank building to be restored into community space
Old House Project Maidstone, Kent, EnglandOld House Project, St Andrew’s Chapel
St Columb's Hall Derry, Londonderry, Northern IrelandBringing 'The People's Hall' back into community use as a flexible venue
The Old Police Station Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway, ScotlandFormer police station brought back to life to provide affordable homes in the centre of town
Capel Methodistiaid Calfinaidd Llithfaen, Gwynedd, WalesLandmark former chapel to receive bright new future as a multi-use venue
County Museum Outbuildings Abergwili, Carmarthenshire, WalesGatelodge and outbuildings at The Bishop's Park refurbished to provide exciting new visitor facilities
John Trail Hotel Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, ScotlandFormer bookshop to provide new visitor accommodation
Jubilee Pool Penzance, Cornwall, EnglandGreen innovation brings year-round joy to the Penzance community
Delapré Abbey Northampton, Northamptonshire, EnglandHistoric Northampton site opens to the public
Hillsborough Park Coach House Sheffield, EnglandFormer Coach House restored as a community cafe
Farmer's Arms Ulverston, Cumbria, EnglandRestoration of historic inn breaks new ground and offers hope to the UK's vacant inns and public houses