An opportunity provided by The National Lottery
In 2020 we were fortunate to be awarded a 3 year grant to develop the centre into a sustainable and viable community wellbeing centre. This funding was to make the building more accessible, provide opportunites for volunteering, and facilitate activities and service that will help improve the wellbeing of people in Bacup and wider Rossendale.
Our 3 year funded project started in January 2021. It provided capital funding to refurbish the lift, retaining the passenger carrier but replacing all controls ensuring it complies with current safety regulations. The revenue funding allowed us to recruit a full time development manager and part time caretaker. The funding also provided the opportunity to bring in website and marketing consultants to rebrand and produce new signage to create a new look and feel for the centre.