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.
Restoration of lighthouse complex to generate more activity on site
The power of community action - saving and re-opening a historic village pub
15th-century houses get a new lease of life as bespoke holiday lets
Former police station brought back to life to provide affordable homes in the centre of town
Renovation of John Passmore Edwards library creates a contemporary space fit for the 21st century
Circus bringing high hopes to fallen church
Creating affordable community-owned housing in historic buildings
Transforming a Victorian school building into a flagship circus arts venue for Derry
Former Coach House restored as a community cafe
New future for historic astronomical observatory
Restoration of historic inn breaks new ground and offers hope to the UK's vacant inns and public houses
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Former home for resident astronomers restored as holiday accommodation and art space
A splashing idea! Bringing an old lido back to life as an open-air swimming pool run by the community, for the community
Former train station transformed into a cycle-friendly café, bar and co-working space
Historic Northampton site opens to the public
Ensuring a long-term future for the long-serving Victorian Market Hall
Multi-use future for former slate mills
Former bookshop to provide new visitor accommodation
Former bank restored as co-working hub and residential apartments
Bringing a grade II-listed town house back into residential use
From Royal Academy to Creative Academy - historic school building is transformed into creative hub for Inverness and the Highlands
Restoring 115 to 117 High Street
Creative arts hub in historic town hall
19th-century Woolstore restored as childcare facility, thanks to innovative Village Catalyst programme
From redundant school building to a thriving hub for the community and visitors alike
Edwardian boathouse on the River Clyde repaired and adapted for enhanced future use
Transforming the home of national bard Robert Burns into a Centre for Songwriting
A community-owned historic multi-purpose venue in the heart of Huntly town centre
Gatelodge and outbuildings at The Bishop's Park refurbished to provide exciting new visitor facilities
Historic terraces that housed the first Binns Department Store in Sunderland will form heart of High Street rejuvenation
Old Market House to provide new home for social enterprise, creating a welcome community space
Community movement breathing new life into neo-Georgian treasure
Listed buildings within important demesne to provide new employment opportunities
Newcastle city landmark to be given new lease of life as potential for affordable housing
Historic mill expands capacity with loan from Thrive Together Fund
Adaptation of Pat Murphy House in Main Street, Ederney forms part of an inspirational Village Catalyst pilot
Transforming a 19th-century ironmongery warehouse into a multi-use arts venue and co-working space
Restoring Art Deco public baths to their former glory as a much-loved facility in the heart of the city
Expanding The Leeds Library and creating a fully accessible culture, arts and education hub
Old House Project, St Andrew’s Chapel
Former high street bank transformed into an education centre for young refugees
West of Scotland’s first fully wheelchair-accessible climbing wall
Repairing and restoring a historic stone fort for community use
Landmark former chapel to receive bright new future as a multi-use venue
Community hub in historic town hall
Former bank building to be restored into community space
To convert a disused hydroelectric station into use as an environmental educational hub
Bringing 'The People's Hall' back into community use as a flexible venue
Future of historic High Street building secure under community ownership
Restoration of Art Deco cinema to benefit the whole community
Green innovation brings year-round joy to the Penzance community
Cardigan landmark to serve community once again
Former merchant’s warehouse to be transformed into multi-use space for artists, makers and businesses
Late-Victorian shopping arcade to become the first community-run shopping centre in the UK
Landmark town centre building brought into public ownership
Saving and restoring the oldest surviving synagogue in Wales