Examples

We are thinking of turning our church into a community centre – are there examples?

Dreel Halls, Anstruther
In community ownership since 2014 (History of the AIA | Anstruther Improvements Association)
For the historic background to the church
Events to enjoy · Halls to hire
History
Sites – Sacred Landscapes

Crail Hall
HOME | Crail Community Hall
ABOUT US | Crail Community Hall

Action Porty
Purchased the Bellfield Church using the Community Right to Buy. The background to the project is here:
About Action Porty | Bellfield
Plans for the renovation / refurbishment are here:
The Big Build | Bellfield

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We are thinking of turning our church into a social enterprise – are there examples?

The Usual Place, Dumfries
A cafe providing opportunities for young people with additional support needs. Acquired from D&G Council, opened in 2015 after refurbishment
Information can be found here

The Barony Centre, West Kilbride
Exhibition space, studios, meeting room, shop and café Opened in 2012
Information can be found here

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We are thinking of turning our church into a bunkhouse / hostel – are there examples?

In England
Hudswell church conversion to hostel for walkers completed – BBC News
Book with us – St. Michael’s Lodge

Community owned bunkhouse in Scotland
The Hostel « The Smugglers Hostel, Tomintoul

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We are thinking of turning our church into a theatre / arts venue – are there examples?

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles
Eastgate Theatre – Arts in Peebles
History of The Eastgate – Eastgate Theatre