National Lottery Heritage Fund grant secures next chapter for Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
Today, Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is announcing it has successfully secured a £248,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the long-term sustainability of the Trust, ensuring ongoing access to Buxton’s historic Crescent buildings and helping to grow public engagement with the town’s rich spa heritage.
The grant will fund a two-year delivery programme that supports audience development, group travel, educational outreach, and community events. It builds on progress made during previous NLHF support, which helped the Trust grow its income, expand its events programme and strengthen its team.
The Grade I listed Buxton Crescent, and the historic Pump Room are central to the town’s story as a spa destination and a vital part of Buxton’s civic and visitor economy. The Trust is committed to maintaining public access to these remarkable buildings. Last year, more than 131,000 people visited the Pump Room, and over 5,000 people explored the interactive Buxton Crescent Experience. The new funding will allow for expanded school workshops, improved marketing, an exciting range of events for all ages, and further opportunities for volunteering and lifelong learning.
It will also enable improvements to the Pump Room’s café and retail facilities and support vital maintenance work.
As Buxton embarks on a major regeneration of its town centre, the Trust’s work will help ensure the Crescent remains a welcoming and thriving cultural hub – supporting the town’s growth and future development.
Simon Wallwork, CEO of Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, said:
“We are delighted to have received this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, we can grow our team, build our programme, and make sure Buxton’s unique heritage is enjoyed by even more people. This funding makes a big difference – it gives us the capacity and stability we need to take a real step forward in our work and deepen our impact.”
“As a Charity, Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust knows that sustaining this momentum will require ongoing community support. Donations, sponsorships and grant funding all play a part in helping us keep the Crescent accessible, support our education and events programmes, and strengthen our role in Buxton’s cultural and visitor economy. Every contribution, large or small, helps us keep the Crescent buildings vibrant and welcoming for everyone to enjoy – now and in the future.”
As a result of securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant we are delighted to announce the following opportunities are available at Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust:
Communications and Marketing Manager
For an introduction to the wide variety of activities and events that Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust makes happen take a look at this 90 second video
