The Architectural Heritage Fund
@archhfund.org.uk
Helping communities across the UK to reuse and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans and advice.
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📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our 5th annual Impact Report!
Want to learn more about the AHF’s work in 2024/25 and see the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK?
Read the full Report here:
👉 bit.ly/44AnLF8
Want to learn more about the AHF’s work in 2024/25 and see the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK?
Read the full Report here:
👉 bit.ly/44AnLF8
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It’s the season of giving. 🎁
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s the season of giving. 🎁
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
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Two days in Stoke on Trent with several of the @archhfund.org.uk Heritage Development Trusts and once again struck by how much potential this city has, despite the challenges.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two days in Stoke on Trent with several of the @archhfund.org.uk Heritage Development Trusts and once again struck by how much potential this city has, despite the challenges.
It’s the season of giving. 🎁
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s the season of giving. 🎁
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.
Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
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Half of Britain's social clubs have closed their doors in the last 50 years, and many more are struggling to survive 🔐
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Half of Britain's social clubs have closed their doors in the last 50 years, and many more are struggling to survive 🔐
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
But communities need them more than ever: for connection and culture, fun and friendship — and local power ✨
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@archhfund.org.uk @memckeague.bsky.social
It’s Crossed Finger Selfie Day and we’re joining @heritagefunduk.bsky.social to celebrate the difference made by #NationalLottery players.
#BecauseOfYou we’re able to support inspiring #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts across the UK to reimagine, repair and reuse historic buildings in their communities.
#BecauseOfYou we’re able to support inspiring #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts across the UK to reimagine, repair and reuse historic buildings in their communities.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It’s Crossed Finger Selfie Day and we’re joining @heritagefunduk.bsky.social to celebrate the difference made by #NationalLottery players.
#BecauseOfYou we’re able to support inspiring #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts across the UK to reimagine, repair and reuse historic buildings in their communities.
#BecauseOfYou we’re able to support inspiring #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts across the UK to reimagine, repair and reuse historic buildings in their communities.
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#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
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"Like with a lot of the city centre in Bradford there are buildings that aren't being used and we want to see this place flourish." > Special place is Little Germany; glad @archhfund.org.uk able to assist the plans here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bradford community group buys building in Little Germany - BBC News
The 19th-century building in Bradford city centre has been bought by People's Property Portfolio.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
"Like with a lot of the city centre in Bradford there are buildings that aren't being used and we want to see this place flourish." > Special place is Little Germany; glad @archhfund.org.uk able to assist the plans here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Haverfordwest Heritage.
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Haverfordwest Heritage.
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
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Great @archhfund.org.uk event @buildingcentre.bsky.social last night, featuring excellent research insights from @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk & @anooshc.bsky.social in conversation with a host of top projects. Emphasised once again the importance of heritage assets as vital social infrastructure.
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Great @archhfund.org.uk event @buildingcentre.bsky.social last night, featuring excellent research insights from @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk & @anooshc.bsky.social in conversation with a host of top projects. Emphasised once again the importance of heritage assets as vital social infrastructure.
🔎🏚 #YmddiriedolaethauDatblyguTreftadaeth Sbotolau – Treftadaeth Hwlffordd.
Nod @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk yw adfywio adeiladau treftadaeth allweddol sydd wedi’u hesgeuluso yn Hwlffordd a’u hailddefnyddio er budd y gymuned, gan greu lle gwell i fyw, gweithio, dysgu ac ymweld ag ef.
bit.ly/3LDmasr
Nod @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk yw adfywio adeiladau treftadaeth allweddol sydd wedi’u hesgeuluso yn Hwlffordd a’u hailddefnyddio er budd y gymuned, gan greu lle gwell i fyw, gweithio, dysgu ac ymweld ag ef.
bit.ly/3LDmasr
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🔎🏚 #YmddiriedolaethauDatblyguTreftadaeth Sbotolau – Treftadaeth Hwlffordd.
Nod @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk yw adfywio adeiladau treftadaeth allweddol sydd wedi’u hesgeuluso yn Hwlffordd a’u hailddefnyddio er budd y gymuned, gan greu lle gwell i fyw, gweithio, dysgu ac ymweld ag ef.
bit.ly/3LDmasr
Nod @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk yw adfywio adeiladau treftadaeth allweddol sydd wedi’u hesgeuluso yn Hwlffordd a’u hailddefnyddio er budd y gymuned, gan greu lle gwell i fyw, gweithio, dysgu ac ymweld ag ef.
bit.ly/3LDmasr
🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Haverfordwest Heritage.
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Haverfordwest Heritage.
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.
Read more:
👉 bit.ly/3LDmasr
We recently visited #AHFsupported Craven Arts House to see their collaborative exhibition with Skipton Civic Society. The building is looking wonderful after its transformation from a disused Victorian school building into a flagship community arts facility for Craven’s artists and young people.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We recently visited #AHFsupported Craven Arts House to see their collaborative exhibition with Skipton Civic Society. The building is looking wonderful after its transformation from a disused Victorian school building into a flagship community arts facility for Craven’s artists and young people.
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Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
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🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
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'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
Adaptive reuse drives innovation and social impact. Just look at Sheerness
Hugh Broughton Architects’ inspiring reinvention of Sheerness Dockyard Church shows just what historic buildings can contribute if we don’t preserve them in aspic, argues the Architectural Heritage Fu...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion!
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
Art deco pavilion on Scots holiday island looks to £45m re-opening
The Rothesay Pavilion is, at last, gearing up to open its doors once more.
www.scotsman.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion!
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
A day well spent in Stoke-on-Trent!
Last week, our Investment Team visited @middleportpottery.bsky.social and were particularly excited to look around Harper Street - a project that we have supported with both loan investment and development grant funding. (1/5)
Last week, our Investment Team visited @middleportpottery.bsky.social and were particularly excited to look around Harper Street - a project that we have supported with both loan investment and development grant funding. (1/5)
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A day well spent in Stoke-on-Trent!
Last week, our Investment Team visited @middleportpottery.bsky.social and were particularly excited to look around Harper Street - a project that we have supported with both loan investment and development grant funding. (1/5)
Last week, our Investment Team visited @middleportpottery.bsky.social and were particularly excited to look around Harper Street - a project that we have supported with both loan investment and development grant funding. (1/5)
🔔 New trustees join the AHF!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to our Board: Ben Stirling, Mary Walsh, Joshua Meek, and Stephanie Hall-Stead.
Learn more: ⬇️
bit.ly/4nzSQR2
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to our Board: Ben Stirling, Mary Walsh, Joshua Meek, and Stephanie Hall-Stead.
Learn more: ⬇️
bit.ly/4nzSQR2
October 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🔔 New trustees join the AHF!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to our Board: Ben Stirling, Mary Walsh, Joshua Meek, and Stephanie Hall-Stead.
Learn more: ⬇️
bit.ly/4nzSQR2
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to our Board: Ben Stirling, Mary Walsh, Joshua Meek, and Stephanie Hall-Stead.
Learn more: ⬇️
bit.ly/4nzSQR2
Calling all charity & social enterprise leaders, chairs & trustees in Scotland!
Meet funders, find new resources, and connect with your peers at this upcoming event.
Our Development Manager for Scotland, @gordonbarr.scot, will be attending. Will you be joining?
More details below. 👇
Meet funders, find new resources, and connect with your peers at this upcoming event.
Our Development Manager for Scotland, @gordonbarr.scot, will be attending. Will you be joining?
More details below. 👇
🎨 Funding Socials: Arts, Culture & Heritage Edition
📍 Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre
📅 5 Nov | 🕙 10:00–13:30
A must-attend event for arts, culture and heritage organisations. Hear from funders, connect with peers, and get inspired to grow your impact.
🔗 Register now -
📍 Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre
📅 5 Nov | 🕙 10:00–13:30
A must-attend event for arts, culture and heritage organisations. Hear from funders, connect with peers, and get inspired to grow your impact.
🔗 Register now -
Funding Socials: Arts, Culture & Heritage Edition
Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation.
buff.ly
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Calling all charity & social enterprise leaders, chairs & trustees in Scotland!
Meet funders, find new resources, and connect with your peers at this upcoming event.
Our Development Manager for Scotland, @gordonbarr.scot, will be attending. Will you be joining?
More details below. 👇
Meet funders, find new resources, and connect with your peers at this upcoming event.
Our Development Manager for Scotland, @gordonbarr.scot, will be attending. Will you be joining?
More details below. 👇
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AHF has supported Millport Town Hall with over £40k in #HESsupported grants since 2018 supporting its regeneration.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
AHF has supported Millport Town Hall with over £40k in #HESsupported grants since 2018 supporting its regeneration.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
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📣 We have just published our October 2025 newsletter!
It includes:
- A round-up of the latest #Heritage news.
- A focus on Inner City Trust.
- An article from Robert Burns Ellisland Trust about Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne.
- A #HeritageImpactFund spotlight.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/47lip1S
It includes:
- A round-up of the latest #Heritage news.
- A focus on Inner City Trust.
- An article from Robert Burns Ellisland Trust about Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne.
- A #HeritageImpactFund spotlight.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/47lip1S
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📣 We have just published our October 2025 newsletter!
It includes:
- A round-up of the latest #Heritage news.
- A focus on Inner City Trust.
- An article from Robert Burns Ellisland Trust about Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne.
- A #HeritageImpactFund spotlight.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/47lip1S
It includes:
- A round-up of the latest #Heritage news.
- A focus on Inner City Trust.
- An article from Robert Burns Ellisland Trust about Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne.
- A #HeritageImpactFund spotlight.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/47lip1S
AHF has supported Millport Town Hall with over £40k in #HESsupported grants since 2018 supporting its regeneration.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
AHF has supported Millport Town Hall with over £40k in #HESsupported grants since 2018 supporting its regeneration.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.
Closed since 2012, the 1878 hall officially reopens today under community ownership as a vital island hub, meeting & performance space & income generating flats for Cumbrae community.