A £477,222 investment from the Good Growth Programme is helping to transform a nationally significant heritage site into a thriving creative and cultural hub for South East Cornwall.
Perched on the Rame Peninsula, which is often called Cornwall’s ‘Forgotten Corner’, Maker Heights is home to five Scheduled Monuments and 17 Listed Buildings, including the iconic Grade II* Listed Barrack Block. With investment from the Good Growth Programme, the site is being revitalised as a centre for creative enterprise, heritage conservation, and community opportunity.
Breathing New Life into Historic Spaces
Led by the Rame Conservation Trust, the project is preserving the site’s rich military and cultural history while creating new opportunities for local people. Maker Heights already hosts 30 small businesses and social enterprises, and the new investment is helping to expand this ecosystem through improved facilities, training, and events.
Empowering Young People and Entrepreneurs
The Creative Enterprise Hub is delivering a tailored programme of training, mentoring, and internships, aimed especially at young people in the area. These initiatives are designed to build skills, boost confidence, and open up new career pathways in the creative and cultural sectors.
“I honestly would say the internship has sort of changed my perspective on what career I would like to do.”
— Louis Warren, Videographer Intern
Greener, More Accessible Growth
Sustainability is at the heart of the project. An energy study is guiding the installation of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy systems, reducing the site’s carbon footprint and improving working conditions for tenants. The project also includes new disabled toilet facilities and promotes access via public transport and active travel, ensuring that growth is inclusive and environmentally responsible.
A Cultural Beacon for the Community
With a growing calendar of cultural events and digital storytelling, Maker Heights is a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike. The project is not only preserving the past but also shaping a dynamic future for the Rame Peninsula rooted in creativity, sustainability, and community pride.
This project is made possible thanks to a £477,222 investment from the Good Growth Programme funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.