Hoxton Hall Receives Heritage Lottery Funding

31 May 2011

Earlier this week the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced that they were supporting Hoxton Hall with a development grant.  This will allow us to develope plans, and seek further funding, for Phase II of our Restoration and Refurbishment Master Plan.

Phase II aims to preserve and restore the Grade II* listed Music Hall Theatre, built in 1863, and one of only four remaining in the UK.  It will also ensure the Hall remains operational and accessible as a theatre and events space for the use of Londoners for another 148 years.  Full funding will also enable the Hall to widen its community engagement programme with archive research and activities led by local young people, looking into the history of Hoxton Hall and the surrounding area.

Hoxton Hall Group Director, Hayley White, said: “We are absolutely delighted with this news.  The funding comes at a very important time in Hoxton Hall’s development and is the result of a lot of hard work by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.  We are grateful to the Heritage Lottery Fund for supporting Hoxton Hall’s commitment to exploring, preserving and sharing its heritage and stories.”

Sue Bowers, Head of HLF for London, said:

“Hoxton Hall is both a heritage gem and a much-valued community building – the perfect space to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds and get them involved in a range of cultural activities.  We are pleased to be giving initial support for the Hall’s innovative plans and look forward to seeing the project develop further over the coming months.”