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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The next #AHF50 Project of the Week is Portland Works. Fun fact: it is here that stainless steel cutlery was first produced back in 1914. 🍴 Today, the Grade II* site is a thriving artisan cooperative, home to over 30 different craftspeople and small manufacturers. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

Cutlery Factory at Portland Works, c.1900. Credit: Portland Works.

The front elevation of Portland Works today.

Emma Hardy of Hardy Violins, Portland Works tenant. Credit: Joanne Crawford.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 28/09/2026

The winners of the 2026 Architects' Journal Retrofit & Reuse Awards have been revealed! 🙌 A massive congratulations to the four successful #AHFsupported projects 🏆: - St Andrew’s Chapel - Millport Town Hall - Horizon Youth Zone - Eagle House www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/winners...

St Andrew’s Chapel (The Old House Project). Credit: Matthew Slocombe.

Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby. Credit: Gary Davies.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 28/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 24/09/2026

🔔 Funding available! Through our #HeritageRevivalFund, grants are now available to help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, with a focus on town centre locations. Learn more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/f...

Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol. Undergoing repair and restoration into a vibrant, multi-purpose community, arts and heritage hub. Recipient of Development and Capital Grants from the Heritage Revival Fund. Photo credit: Alastair Brookes.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Have you read our latest Impact Report yet? It details the Outcomes and Impacts of our work in 2025/26, demonstrating the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK. Below is a snapshot of the report. Read it in full: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 24/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 23/09/2026

In our 50th year, we are delighted to announce that we have reached a significant lending milestone of 1000 loans! 🎉 Our 1000th loan, offered through the #HeritageImpactFund, will support the repair & refurbishment of Plas Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny. Find out more: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

The exterior of Plas Gunter Mansion in Abergavenny. Credit: Plas Gunter Mansion Trust.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 23/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 22/09/2026

The Florence Institute for Boys (The Florrie) served the community in Dingle, South Liverpool, for almost 100 years before its closure in the 1980s. The building was later saved from disrepair and brought back into use as a community arts & heritage venue. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

The exterior of The Florrie before restoration. Credit: The Florence Institute Trust.

The exterior of The Florrie today. Credit: Ian Broadhurst.

A dance class inside the Grand Hall of The Florrie. Credit: Ian Broadhurst.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 22/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 15/09/2026

"Every day spent in the Winter Gardens is a celebration of the fact that our beautiful theatre is still here.” Saved by the people of Morecambe, the restoration of this historic gem continues, with plans to fully reopen it as a music and live performance venue. ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

The exterior of Morecambe Winter Gardens. Credit: Morecambe Winter Gardens and Paul White Photography.

Morecambe Winter Gardens auditorium. Credit: Morecambe Winter Gardens and Paul White Photography.

Plaster ceiling of the Morecambe Winter Gardens auditorium. Credit: Morecambe Winter Gardens and Paul White Photography.

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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

'...making this building sustainable is how it will continue to serve our community for another 125 years.' > nice @news.architectsjournal.co.uk piece on the phased approach to the development of The Ladder in Redruth www.architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/ra.... @archhfund.org.uk

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Raising the Ladder: THING converts Cornish library into arts centre

The Ladder community arts centre is a phased retrofit of the Grade II-listed former Passmore Edwards Free Library. Alfred Yatlong Yeung pays a visit

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 15/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 10/09/2026

You can also find more ways to support our work: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/donate Pictured here is Old School Thornhill in all its glory after restoration. Credit: Laura Sparrow Photography.

The front exterior of Old School Thornhill after restoration. Credit: Laura Sparrow Photography.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 10/09/2026

It’s #RememberACharityWeek - where charities across the UK inspire people to leave a legacy to support a cause they love. ❤️ By choosing to leave a gift to the AHF, together we can continue supporting communities & historic buildings for many years to come. Learn more: ahfund.org.uk/site/assets/...

Two photos of Old School Thornhill joined together to show the transformation of the building. On the left is the before photo. On the right is the after photo (credit to Laura Sparrow Photography for after photo).

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 10/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 09/09/2026

📣 Our latest Impact Report is out today! The Report details the Outcomes and Impacts of our work during 2025/26 and demonstrates the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK. Read the full 2025/26 Impact Report: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Some really inspiring examples of positive change from across the UK in our latest Impact Report @archhfund.org.uk. Worth reading as a short break from the doom and gloom!

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 09/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 08/09/2026

This Grade II building originally served as the offices and weigh house for Harris & Pearson’s firebrick works. In the early 2000s, the building was restored by West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust and brought back into use as an elegant commercial office. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

Front elevation of Harris & Pearson Office Building before restoration. Credit: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust.

Front elevation of Harris & Pearson Office Building after restoration. Credit: Harris & Pearson Carew-Cox.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 08/09/2026

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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We can see the benefits of this type of investment in places like Dewsbury where The Arcade, a now community owned Victorian shopping arcade just opened, funded by @archhfund.org.uk, Heritage Fund + many others. These projects take time but are happening. www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/people/...

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Watch: First look inside Dewsbury Arcade as large crowds gather for re-opening of 'architectural jewel'

Large crowds gathered over the weekend as Dewsbury Arcade re-opened its doors.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 03/09/2026

🚨 Are you looking to take on, adapt & reuse a historic building? Through our #HeritageRevivalFund, grants are now available to help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, with a focus on town centre locations. Learn more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/f...

Young people walking in front of the Poor Priests Hospital, Canterbury. Credit: Richard Lakos.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 03/09/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 03/09/2026

With the arrival of September, our latest newsletter is the perfect chance to look back on all the highlights from summer. mailchi.mp/3fc7e525331b... Want more updates about community and heritage-led regeneration? Sign up to our News Tracker today: 👇 ahfund.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 02/09/2026

In the 1970s, Clevedon Pier – once hailed as ‘the most beautiful pier in England’ – faced demolition. But, after years of campaigning, planning & fundraising, the Grade I Pier was restored & reopened. Today, it welcomes over 100,000 visitors a year. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

A historic photograph of Clevedon Pier. Credit: Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust.

Clevedon Pier after its reopening. Credit: Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust.

Clevedon Pier today. Credit: Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 02/09/2026

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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"I think the future of pubs is here. The people should come and look at this place and see what has happened here.." > nice piece on community owned pubs in Essex, including @archhfund.org.uk supported The Railway Arms www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Essex landlords say community-owned pubs are 'the future'

Community-owned pubs are "the way forward" say Essex landlords who are enjoying a successful spell.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 01/09/2026

A former waterworks in Clerkenwell, London, has been reborn as the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. We're pleased to have provided a landmark £1m development loan at a critical stage of this project, helping to unlock more than £12m towards delivery. Read more: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

The Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration exterior. Credit: Hufton+Crow.

Gallery space inside the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Credit: Hufton+Crow

The interior of the café at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Credit: Hufton+Crow

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Gordon Barr @gordonbarr.scot · 01/09/2026

A busy day so far at the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference - lots of conversations & learning about projects & organisations. Andrew Hitches-Davies & I are around the rest of today and most of tomorrow so come speak to to find out what @archhfund.org.uk can offer your project! #DTAS26

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Gordon Barr @gordonbarr.scot · 31/08/2026

Come join me & my @archhfund.org.uk colleague Andrew at @dtascotland.bsky.social conference in Glasgow on Tues & Weds this week - we’ll be at Table 3 in the marketplace, happy to talk all things community-led regeneration, grant funding & social investment. Look out for our logo & come say hello…

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 28/08/2026

🚨 Our August newsletter has been published! This issue includes: - A round-up of the latest AHF news. - A guest article on the rescue & refurbishment of Ty'n Llan Community Pub. - A look at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration after its reopening. Read it here: ⬇️ mailchi.mp/3fc7e525331b...

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration at the New River Head in Clerkenwell, London. Credit: Hufton+Crow.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 27/08/2026

📣 Job alert! We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Grants Assistant to provide responsive administrative support to our Grants teams. 📅 Deadline for applications: 9am on 18th September 2026 Find out more and apply: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 25/08/2026

Opened in 1911, the Electric Palace is one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas. 📽 After laying abandoned & forgotten for 16 years, it was later rediscovered and brought back into use through a major restoration project. Learn more: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

The Electric Palace Cinema in 1912, just one year after its opening. Courtesy of the Harwich Electric Palace Trust.

The Electric Palace Cinema when the AHF supported it back in 1980. Credit: Harwich Electric Palace Trust.

The Electric Palace Cinema screen. Credit: Harwich Electric Palace Trust.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 25/08/2026

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 25/08/2026

Job opportunity! One of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk, is seeking a Heritage Project Manager to oversee the delivery of the final phase of renovation work at #AHFsupported Temperance Hall. Check it out: ⬇️ www.haverfordwestheritage.org.uk/join-us

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20/08/2026

📢 We’ve been shortlisted with Govan Workspace for Social Investment Deal of the Year at the #SocEnt Awards Scotland 2026! This follows our £300,000 loan to Govan Workspace, which unlocked the completion of a stalled £2.3m redevelopment project at Govan Old. Read more: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

The exterior of Govan Old. Credit: Govan Workspace Ltd.

Hogback stones that can be found inside Govan Old. Credit: Dissonancefalling, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 19/08/2026

Built in 1771 by Richard Arkwright, Cromford Mills was the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill. Today, the Grade I-listed site is a thriving multi-use heritage destination that welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year. Learn more: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

Cromford Mills before restoration. Credit: The Arkwright Society.

Some of the buildings that have been restored at Cromford Mills.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 19/08/2026

📣 We’re seeking a Finance Manager! If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more & apply: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

Sheerness Dockyard Church. Credit: Dirk Lindner.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 19/08/2026

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re delighted to have supported the planning application to restore Pwllheli’s Grade II-listed Gwesty’r Tŵr as a community facility. With @archhfund.org.uk funding, plans include makerspaces, workshops, affordable workspaces and a bunkhouse in the former stables. 📷: © David Medcalf (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Celebrating 10 years of our Booster Fund supporting & investing in community share offers: 📈 £5m invested in 98 share offers 📷 £20m unlocked from more than 26,000 community investors 📷 🚀 184 development grants awarded to enable share offers to launch www.uk.coop/resources/re...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 12/08/2026

Success for #AHFsupported John O'Groats Mill as it scoops up a trio of awards at the 2026 RICS Awards in Scotland, including Project of the Year! 🏆 John O'Groats Mill Trust has developed the unused watermill into a heritage visitor attraction & community venue. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2623179...

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Revitalisation of John O’Groats Mill scoops project of the year award

The winners of the RICS Awards 2026 in Scotland have been revealed - and a revitalised mill in John O’Groats has been named the very best project.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 11/08/2026

We’re going back to the early days of the AHF for this Project of the Week. In 1976-77, through the pioneering use of the ‘revolving fund’ method, these houses were saved by The Spitalfields Trust. Today, they remain in use as family homes. Read more: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

5-7 Elder Street before conservation. Credit: Dan Cruickshank.

The actor James Mason helping campaign for 5-7 Elder Street in the late 1970s. Credit: Dan Cruickshank.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 11/08/2026

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