National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £250,000 to £5million
The Buttermarket’s rich history dates back to the 1890s when it was originally built as part of a range of civic improvements to Redruth. However, after the decreasing demand in livestock markets and the closure of South Crofty mine in 1996, the site gradually fell into dereliction.
In 2017, Redruth Revival CIC took the first step to preserve the heritage by acquiring the majority of the vacant Buttermarket site, and later purchased the adjoining Purser’s Office in 2021. The entire site lies within the Redruth Conservation Area and the wider Devon and Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site.
Restoring older buildings for 21st century use
Our National Lottery Heritage Enterprise grant has helped to revitalise the building complex, creating a mix of new entry-level workspaces, larger business units, a food market and event space, providing a significant boost to the local economy in a deprived area.
Community-focused initiatives with plans to work with a range of schools, youth groups and a programme of festivals and events will aim to attract wider audiences.
Vicki Kent, Heritage Development Trust Project Manager at Redruth Revival, said: “Our goal is to contribute to the development of a strong, sustainable and socially inclusive economy in Redruth that will benefit our communities and our businesses.”
To find out more, visit Redruth Revival’s website.
