The Barracks Trust is a charity providing local businesses & charities with affordable rental units at The Barracks Workshops building in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Our Aims

We ensure the conservation of the Barracks for present and future generations; and support local communities through grant-aiding local voluntary and community groups.
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It intends to meet these aims through meeting the following objectives:

Development of a fundraising strategy to meet building refurbishment costs; ensuring that grant aid is available to individuals and small organisations for the benefit of the residents of a Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Maximising the usage potential of the building for income generation; attract the right mix of tenants in keeping with the ambience of the Barracks and it’s purpose.
Establish a building that complies with all legal, planning and general building legislation.
Improve the historic profiles and increase public awareness of the Barracks as a Heritage site

A Brief History

The Trust has been in existence since 1952 although there was a previous charitable organisation prior to the Borough Council owning the building (1925 -1952).

The Barracks were built circa 1855. In 2010 we became incorporated and are now a company limited by guarantee still with charitable status.

The Trust is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers with a wide range of skills including property management, governance, insurance and IT.

The Trust pays for the services of a managing agent, Lowe & Elliott, to oversee the day to day management of the property.

Limited Company: 07432518
Charity: 1142950

Find out more about the HISTORY OF THE Barracks HERE

Directors

Tony Green (Chair)
Anne Smith (Finances)
Peter Davis (Treasurer)
David Riley (Secretary)
Carol Reddish
Rene Carlisle
David Platt

GROW YOUR
BUSINESS OR CHARITY AT
THE BARRACKS WORKSHOPS

For enquiries about available units, please contact our estate agent Lowe & Elliott.