Phase 1

We took on the Saints building in the summer of 2019. The ground floor had most recently been used as a nightclub, while the upper floors had been left largely untouched for decades. From that point, work began to refurbish and reimagine the ground floor, preparing it for the first phase of the project, which launched in January 2020.

With the help of an incredible group of volunteers, we set about clearing the space—removing skip-loads of rubbish and years of built-up grime. Alongside the dedicated expertise of Dave Jones and Dave Hodges, and with continued support from many others, the ground floor was gradually transformed. Old booths and furniture were stripped out, surfaces were repainted, floors were sanded and re-varnished, and the space was furnished and decorated, bringing new life to the building.