‘The Spot’ Community space is underway in Ulverston: Supported by High Winds

Nine community spaces in Ulverston have closed over the last decade. In 2024, the community took matters into their own hands to buy the town’s old auction mart and turn it into ‘The Spot’ community building. After another source of funding fell through, High Winds stepped in to fill the gap, donating £242,000 to help make the project happen.

The Spot will house the Ulverston Food Project as well as a small hall, meeting rooms and festival workshop space.

 John Millen, a Director at High Winds, said: “High Winds were pleased to give a significant grant to The Spot as we saw a fantastic opportunity for linking our work of generating clean, local renewable energy high above Ulverston with supporting the community in the town itself. The team at The Spot really impressed us with their ambition to provide a new, much needed community space in the heart of our bustling and vibrant town. We look forward to seeing the transformation and its impact.”

The Spot are posting regularly to Facebook with updates about the renovation of the building and activities already happening. You can also 'become a friend' of The Spot to receive their mailing list and other relevant news.