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.
Former home of paper mill owners is given chance of new life for the community
19th-century Woolstore restored as childcare facility, thanks to innovative Village Catalyst programme
Community movement breathing new life into neo-Georgian treasure
Wool Store provides sustainable childcare facilities
Green education with historic technology
Plans for energy-efficient hub to benefit both the Redruth community and the environment
Restored community hub provides sustainable vents for vital ventilation
Linking green innovation and tradition
Affordable green homes in the heart of the town centre
Victorian engineering in the 21st-century
From B-listed banking hall to green hotel
Saving and restoring the oldest surviving synagogue in Wales
Cardigan landmark to serve community once again
Former bank building to be restored into community space
Old Market House to provide new home for social enterprise, creating a welcome community space
Former bookshop to provide new visitor accommodation
Restoration of lighthouse complex to generate more activity on site
Restoring 115 to 117 High Street
Plans to repurpose Coroghan Barn to meet modern-day needs
The Rockfield Centre
Not-for-profit gallery in the heart of Edinburgh expands its floorspace for exhibitions and education
New plans for Northumberland Hall
The Marlowe Kit project
Oldest hat factory in Luton, Hat Works, provides flexible and affordable workspace
Property in Alma Place to be restored into shop units and accommodation for those at risk of homelessness
Landmark building to become a music and cultural venue
Late-Victorian shopping arcade in Dewsbury to be restored
Heritage Development Trust's latest project sees the restoration of historic 17th-century, timber-framed building
Old House Project, St Andrew’s Chapel
Former Church of St Ignatius of Antioch
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Green innovation brings year-round joy to the Penzance community
Former Victorian factory provides home for independent art gallery and studios
Restoration of historic inn breaks new ground and offers hope to the UK's vacant inns and public houses
Pilot Heritage Development Trust completes its latest project on historic King Street
Enterprising future for island's Naval heritage
Former factory offering new opportunities for disadvantaged young people
Circus bringing high hopes to fallen church
Community effort to save rare Art Deco Lido
Victorian pavilion built to support veterans will serve community once more as a cafe & mental health hub
Adaptation of Pat Murphy House in Main Street, Ederney forms part of an inspirational Village Catalyst pilot
Grand Victorian venue safeguarded by local volunteer Friends to support Stretford into the future
Historic terraces that housed the first Binns Department Store in Sunderland will form heart of High Street rejuvenation
The Rathlin Development and Community Association's vision for the East Lighthouse encompasses a mixed-use approach.
Commitment to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in the Perth and District area.
Plans to build hub to improve the lives of Dudley area residents
Plans to breathe new life into Grade I-listed former 13th century infirmary
Partnership to restore significant Category A listed tenement block will bring British Linen Bank back into use
A unique piece of Belfast history to be developed into co-working offices, commercial units and a performance space.
Partnership between The Spitalfields Trust and its partners secures future for derelict 17th century house
Fife Employment Access Trust is transforming estate into a regional centre for health, well-being and environmental sustainability
Jedburgh Community Trust works to restore Port House as a community resource centre.
Former printworks to be converted into workspace for local enterprises and start-ups
Dilapidated theatre brought back to life for the local community
Building Preservation Trust forms viable plans to convert historic Grade II listed house
Re-Form Heritage saves this last remaining undeveloped Victorian terrace from demolition
The only Grade II* listed coastal lido in England,