The Fleetwood Trust
Services: Employer’s Agent
Shelby acted as Employer’s Agent on the transformation of the long-disused Fleetwood Hospital in Lancashire into a vibrant community hub. Purchased by The Fleetwood Trust, the building had stood largely unused for over a decade before being repurposed to deliver much-needed facilities for the town.
Today, The Hub is home to a range of services, including Fleetwood Learning Centre (run by Blackpool and The Fylde College), providing adults with further education and employment skills; a Youth Hub (operated by Fleetwood Town Community Trust) offering a safe space for young people; and a community café and gardens run by One Fylde.
The first service to open, The Pantry foodbank, launched in October 2020, followed by a nationally accredited volunteer centre and a regional housing and maintenance group. Through this redevelopment, Shelby helped create a lasting asset that brings education, support and opportunity to the heart of the community.
The Trust's objective is to provide a much-need facility for the local community.
Fleetwood Learning Centre, which is providing adults with further education and employment skills, is now being run from The Hub by Blackpool and the Fylde College. A Youth Hub, which provides a safe space for youngster to meet and play, is being running by Fleetwood Town Community Trust.
The Pantry, which has a foodbank, became the first community service officially opened at Fleetwood Hospital in October 2020. A nationally accredited volunteer centre, a regional housing and maintenance group, charity partners and health and well-being training providers are also operating from the building.
The trust’s vision is also to have the following facilities open for the local community:
· Café and teaching kitchen
· Multi-purpose studios
· Garden
“Shelby has provided expert commercial and contractual advice during the life cycle of our project. Our recent success of securing a significant grant to support the next ground floor phase of the hospital is testament to their hard work and dedication. We would not hesitate to recommend Shelby and look forward to continuing our relationship for the foreseeable future.”
Charley Wilkinson
CEO at The Fleetwood Trust
