OUR PROJECTS

Below is an archive of all our community projects that have taken place since 2022. These are made possible through grant funding, donations and working in collaboration with other organisations.

For all questions or enquiries about projects please email us at [email protected].

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BRIGHT FUTURE PROJECT
April 2025
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Replacing 25+ year old fluorescent lighting in The Bank's Main Hall with high efficiency LED, and installed additional exhibition and bar lighting - improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and running costs, and increasing the Centre’s usability.
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Funded by
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council / UK Government
Green Suffolk

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WARM UP TOGETHER
January - April 2025
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Providing food and drink discounts to our customers to help relieve financial strains whilst offering a warm, safe space to socialise, reduce isolation and connect.

​Funded by
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council

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COMING SOON

MAIN HALL IMPROVEMENTS
December - February 2025
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Funded improvements to the facilities in our Main Hall Café - upgrading dated and used furniture and equipment to regenerate the room into a vibrant community space. 
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​Funded by
UK Shared Prosperity Fund via HM Government 

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DIGITAL SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
March 2022 - Present
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Working with industry professionals to provide accessible and inclusive digital skills training for children and young people aged 8-16 years old. Developing transferable, creative, practical and personal skills to address nationwide digital skills shortage.

​Funded by
Suffolk Community Foundation
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
​The National Lottery

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​WILD SUFFOLK
September 2024
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Community exhibition project exploring Suffolk's flora, fauna and habitats. Raising awareness for risks facing rural biodiversity and how to support our ecosystems.

​Funded by Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils
​Supported by The Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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STREETS ALOUD!
January - September 2024
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The Bank supported Eastern Angles Theatre Company on their audio storytelling project exploring the personal histories of Eye.

Project from Eastern Angles Theatre Company
Funded by Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils

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EXHIBITIONS PHASE 1
April - October 2023
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Trial restructuring of our exhibitions to develop a not-for-profit programme providing inclusive opportunities and access to contemporary arts.

​Funded by BMSDC Resilience Fund

THE VAULT DIGITAL HUB
May 2021 - March 2022
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Conversion of The Bank's original basement level strong room into a high-specification digital hub - The Vault. Providing community facilities for IT Training, Gaming, and Sound Recording. 

​Funded by Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council

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