About the project
Set up by Stonehouse residents, this Community Benefit Society 'nudges' local people to 'be brave, creative, healthy and support themselves and their local community' by repurposing unloved local buildings and using their voice. Eight years on they have unlocked 25% of the empty buildings along Union Street. for community use and the model is being copied elsewhere..
Local capacity created
Active community-led development fuelled by social and health needs
Active streets, green spaces and routes
Local and socially-driven town-centre regeneration
Spaces and buildings owned and/or managed by communities
Impact achieved
Government and institutional investment in social impact
Recognition of the link between healthy people and healthier places
Revived, multi-use, busy town centres
Community-owned and/or run services and facilities
Well-run and locally supported facilities