Workspaces

Miles Ward Court - Halesworth's first CLT Project

This historic building in the market town of Halesworth, Suffolk had been unoccupied and unused for over 40 years and had fallen into an advanced state of disrepair. Foundation East was contacted by local charity who were keen to work with the Town Council to find a way to re-invigorate the town centre by developing some historic buildings just off the market square for community benefit.

The building has now been restored to create 8 small workspace units that are let on low risk 'easy in/easy out' terms with access to free or low cost business support links, plus a small meeting room for use by tenants and local community organisations.

The building is controlled in partnership with the local community partners through the use of a Community Land Trust. This has been effected by local organisations becoming members of Foundation East and due to the mutuality inherent in our structure, they are then able to direct and control the future use and direction of the building. This means that it will remain a local asset used for the benefit of, and controlled by, local people.