TCT Impact report Cheltenham Trust Impact Report_WEB - 22nd June ver | Page 5

Transforming
Cheltenham’s assets
Cheltenham is already recognised regionally and nationally for its culture and leisure offering. Our aim is to
build on this, creating a unique place that contributes to the social, cultural and economic value of the town
and enriching the lives of residents and visitors.
Cheltenham Town Hall Transformation
£2.4m of capital has been identified in partnership with Cheltenham
Borough Council towards transforming the Town Hall. Work is underway
to develop a feasibility study towards the completion of the project in 2021.
This is an opportunity to develop a distinctive destination that will draw in
people from all backgrounds and attract funding from organisations such as
Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery in support of our ambition.
Sport and Play Hub
Work has already started to develop the Sport and Play hub concept
incorporating both Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales
Stadium. £1.5m towards the gym and a splash pool, £355k towards
improvements related to swimming and £55k towards disabled
changing. The overall project will be developed in three stages over
the next four years.
Upgrading The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum
A partial makeover at The Wilson has provided first class gallery
spaces. Further funding has been achieved for the re-display of the
World Cultures collections, development of clear way finding, new
art and museum displays and interventions. This work is a precursor
to Phase 2 of a major development of the older part of the venue.
Recognising Pittville Pump Room’s heritage
The Pittville Pump Room’s is a hidden gem, its heritage represents
a significant milestone in the development of the town. This venue
will be brought to life by demonstrating its unique narratives for
communities, the people of the region and visitors from further afield,
whether for a unique heritage experience, school concerts, significant
programmed moments, weddings or corporate events.
Art and Museum Collections
The Trust manages the stellar collections that are poised to tell the
stories of communities, the great and the good, the people that have
made Gloucestershire and the key events in our shared national history.
The designated Arts and Crafts Collection is considered to be of a
pre-eminent standard in the world alongside the collection of Edward
Wilson, Cheltenham-born member of Scott’s Antarctic mission in 1910.