The Lauries Centre
Through the support and advice provided by Pulse, we have seen that in the real world that for a project of this nature to be successful it needs to be both community led and financially sustainable to provide long-term benefit.
Dave Finlay, Vice-Chair
The Lauries Project
Central Hall in Keighley
Pulse's professional experience, enthusiasm and understanding of working with community based regeneration initiatives is a big plus point for organisations like ours who may not have tackled a large project before. They are approachable, flexible, supportive, and open to learning, so it felt like good teamwork all round.
Caroline Schwaller, Chief Officer
Alice Street Project
Caroline Schwaller, Chief Officer
Alice Street Project
St James Centre
The programme has helped me to understand and embrace the aims of the North Birkenhead Development Trust, and how we can help turn the North End of Birkenhead into an area with a thriving community.
Joyce Carter, Community Director
North Birkenhead Development Trust
Joyce Carter, Community Director
North Birkenhead Development Trust
St John's Church
I had experienced Pulse's work with a local Development Trust and was very taken with their direct, no-nonsense approach. I liked how they were inspired by the vision whilst keeping us close to reality all the time. That experience encourage me to turn to them when we needed a feasibility study for a church which had lost it's local community and needed to find a new life as a city centre facility. They set us on a path which is leading us to where we want to be.
Rev'd David Frith
St John's Church
Rev'd David Frith
St John's Church
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| BUILDINGS CASE STUDIES Please click on the links below to view our case studies: · Lauries Centre · Alice Street Project · St James Centre · St Johns Church Return to Case Studies Relevant ServicesLauries Centre Background The Lauries Project was established in 2002 to develop a purpose-built, community operated, Resource Centre in central Birkenhead. Objectives Pulse was commissioned to develop an ERDF Business Plan, and to provide specialist capacity building, ongoing business planning, and marketing support. Actions · Helping to identify partners and users · Development of Lauries Centre concept, and the Atrium Café Bistro · Completion of a Business Plan to ERDF specification · Customisation of a training course to meet needs of Directors · Marketing strategy including high profile sod-cutting event In addition, to help develop awareness, a number of best practice learning visits to acclaimed sites across the UK were held. Key Achievements · Over £3 million secured to develop a landmark town-centre location · Development of support from a range of partners · Tenants secured to maximise lettings and income · Over 2,500 sq m of floorspace created Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top Alice Street Project Background The focus of the Alice Street Project is Central Hall in Keighley, Yorkshire, which was built as a Methodist Chapel in 1893. In 2003 the Local Authority closed the building. Objectives Pulse was appointed to undertake a Feasibility Study and Busines Plan to assess the potential to restore Central Hall to provide a community facility and assist wider regeneration. Actions Worked closely with partners to develop a scheme for the building with a focus on addressing local need: · Secured specialist architectural input to determine the building's potential · Undertook initial design work and options for reuse and development · Initial discussions with Bradford City Council regarding asset transfer · Identification and development of a preferred scheme and capital costs · Assessment of the property market and development of detailed financial projections and funding requirements · Work with the Steering Group around forming a community development trust to manage the building Key Achievements · Formed an initial partnership to take the project forward · Developed a viable use for the future of the building · Identified clear next steps to take the project to its next stage Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top St James Centre Background The North End of Birkenhead, Wirral is an area that experiences a number of social and economic problems. The formation of the North Birkenhead Development Trust and the development of a mixed-use centre in the North End of Birkenhead was planned to improve the quality of life in the area. Objectives Pulse was commissioned to develop an ERDF Business Plan, to provide tailored capacity building support for the Board, and to provide ongoing business planning and marketing support including design of corporate stationery. Actions · Forming a Shadow Board by bringing partners from different backgrounds together and developing a vision for the Centre · Completion of an ERDF approved Business Plan, including capital and revenue cashflow projections and a funding strategy · Delivery of a 12-week bespoke training course to asssist the Board · Marketing strategy · Consequent development of a Business Plan for a community café Key Achievements · £2.8 million secured, and over 2,500m2 of floor-space created · Securing a number of activities within the building, including a new library, Sure Start nursery, college, café and community space. · Prestigious Centre opening by celebrity actress Patricia Routledge, C.B.E. Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top St Johns Church Background St John’s Church is part of the Parish of Central Wolverhampton. The Church is a Grade II listed building built in the mid-18th Century, and is historically a major focus within Wolverhampton town centre. Objectives Pulse was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for St John’s Church including the ancillary Clergy House and Church Hall, to assess the potential for redevelopment. The objective was also to consider how redevelopment could generate long-term secure income for the Church. Actions · Full building assessment, including sub-contracting specialist architects · Direct consultation with potential user groups to identify income-generating uses for the buildings, while delivering a range of community services · Development of a number of options for redevelopment of the buildings · Consideration of potential uses as diverse as offices, exhibition space, concert venue, residential apartments, conferencing facility, and café · Development of an indicative cashflow for a typical year of operation, outlining the potential viability of the redevelopment plans Key Achievements · Support drawn from public and private sector partners, including Council. · Development of a viable future, delivering quality local services whilst generating sustainable income streams. Please e-mail for an Information Sheet about this case study, or to find out how we could assist you. Return to top Return to Case Studies |