Historic England points to Treadgolds success as it launches new funding round
Up to £15m is available for heritage restoration projects
Charities, heritage trusts and community organisations in Portsmouth can apply for funding aimed at saving historic buildings following success at Treadgolds.
Historic England has opened expressions of interest for the second round of its Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, following a successful first year which saw £15m invested in projects across England.
The scheme previously supported restoration work at Treadgolds in Portsea, one of 37 projects backed through the first round of funding.
The Treadgolds restoration regenerated a historic Grade II listed Victorian ironmonger’s site in Portsea, Portsmouth. Managed by the John Pounds Community Trust, the project has transformed the former industrial building into hub with event or meeting space alongside a community garden.
In this year’s funding round up to £15m is available through with applications open until midnight on Sunday, 14 June.
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is part of a wider £75m programme designed to support repairs and conservation work on historic buildings, helping bring them back into sustainable use.
Funding is targeted at heritage assets in areas of greatest need. The scheme is delivered by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Emma Squire and Claudia Kenyatta, co-CEOs of Historic England, said: “With applications now open for a second round of funding through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, we are encouraging organisations across England to come forward with projects that can help secure the future of some of our most valued buildings.
“Historic buildings connect people to their local history and identity, while providing spaces that support wellbeing, pride and social connection.
“Through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, this investment will support places most in need, helping to repair and secure the future of some of our most valued heritage.
“By protecting these buildings and supporting their sustainable reuse, we can help communities unlock their potential for generations to come.”
Eligible applicants include local authorities, charities, community interest companies, heritage development trusts and other not for profit organisations with legal responsibility for repairing an eligible building.
For further details you can visit Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund webpage here.