Multimillion pound transformation breathes new life into historic Market Rasen buildings
A unique, £7 million regeneration project of an historic complex of buildings in Market Rasen is coming to a conclusion.
The Grange Collective - a project led by Acis Group and its partners – has transformed three historic buildings in the heart of Market Rasen into a vibrant hub for community, creativity and enterprise:
Not-for-profit organisation, Acis Group, provides housing and support services across Lincolnshire.
Grange House – a Grade II-listed building on King Street – has been restored as 10 supported living apartments, providing 24/7 care for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Grange Barn, in the grounds of Grange House, is a former barn which has become a community hub where local residents can learn about sustainability, gardening, environmental skills and as a contemporary meeting place.
Grange Hub & Cafe is a historic former bank at 5-6 Market Street which has been transformed into a community cafe and centre of learning and wellbeing, providing courses and qualifications through Clip, an Ofsted-rated education service, and Riverside Training, an accredited employability and skills provider.
Acis says The Grange Collective marks an exciting new chapter for Market Rasen - demonstrating how investment from a range of partners can revitalise historic assets, support local people into training and employment, and create a thriving community space in a rural setting.
Acis says this innovative project highlights heritage-led regeneration, rural economic development, skills, training and social mobility initiatives, and a sustainable, community-first approach to local buildings.
Acis will be holding a preview event for invited guests and interested parties in July showing how the heritage buildings have been sensitively restored and reimagined to serve modern community needs.
Acis Group has been working with West Lindsey District Council, Lincolnshire County Council and Homes England.
A wider community event will follow on July 16 from 2.30pm.Further details about the project can be found here:
Find out more at https://www.acisgroup.co.uk/the-grange-collective/