Urban Edge Architecture and MindSpace

We’ve been following progress on important voluntary work being carried out by our client Urban Edge Architecture for a number of months now. So we’re thrilled we can finally share some news!

A team of volunteers from Urban Edge Architecture have carried out extensive refurbishment works to help Mindspace bring an unoccupied building on Broad Street, Stamford, back into use. This week, the mental health charity has been able to move into its own larger premises; the move will help the charity towards its long-term goal to make mental health and wellbeing part of everyday conversation by removing the stigma of mental ill health.

Mindspace and Urban Edge Architecture met at the Stamford Mercury Business Awards, where Mindspace won ‘Best Social Enterprise’ category and UEA picked up the prize for ‘Large Business of the Year’. A 34-strong team from Urban Edge Architecture set about ripping up old flooring, stripping wallpaper, clearing the garden, and redecorating the interior of the new premises towards the end of the last year in preparation for this year’s opening.

Russell Gay, Director at Urban Edge Architecture said: “Ever since we met at the Mercury Business Awards and heard about MindSpace’s vital work we were keen to help out. Our time refurbishing the new premises at Broad Street turned out to be a brilliant few days, with everyone just getting stuck in. We were especially happy that our interior design team were able to help with the colour schemes, creating a friendly, welcoming and homely environment.”

Read the full story here in the latest issue of The Stamford Mercury