Lymm Sanctuary Hub (LSH) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a continuation grant from the National Lottery’s Reaching Community fund. This award, combined with the donation received from Omaze in December 2025, provides security for the development of community projects for the next five years.
While this funding marks an exciting step forward, the Hub will still need to raise additional match-funding to ensure its long term sustainability. Plans are already underway to strengthen its structure, services and fundraising potential.
Team expansion
The first phase in LSH’s development plan is the recruitment of a fourth member of the Community Team. This new part time role will focus on expanding The Lymm Companions (TLC) project — the Hub’s befriending service created to support local residents experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
The role has been advertised and anyone with relevant skills and experience is warmly encouraged to apply before 22 March.
Sustainability and community involvement
Over the next five years, LSH will be working to secure its financial sustainability through a combination of fundraising, partnerships, and community participation.
New opportunities to support this goal will be shared throughout 2026, including an invitation to local residents with specific professional skills to join a new Advisory Panel working alongside the Trustees.
Business as usual
Lymm Hub is home to Lymm Library, Lymm Parish Council, and Lymm Sanctuary Hub & Business Centre. Despite reduced staffing in the Library due to Council budget cuts, the Business Centre is open as normal and wishes to attract more users.
The centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm, and services include
• Ground floor event and meeting space;
• First floor offices and co working hotdesking; and
• Office services such as mail handling, printing and admin support.
Call out for new groups
Recent changes see new capacity to host further regular community or hobby groups. A parent and baby group or similar early years activity would be especially welcome, reflecting the site’s former role as a SureStart centre and its current use for midwifery services. The site would also be ideal for groups linked to wellbeing, fitness and educational tuition. Anyone who runs a group — or wishes to start one — is encouraged to get in touch to explore new partnership opportunities.
Office space offers
Layout and occupancy changes mean there is a rare opportunity to secure a 3-person office, from two days per week up to full time access, on flexible and competitive terms.
Casual hotdesking continues to be offered at just £14 per day including Superfast WiFi and unlimited hot drinks, making it ideal for remote and home workers seeking an affordable, quiet and local workspace.
Community garden update
Many residents have shared their desire to see the garden beside Lymm Hub completed and opened for community use. Progress has been slower than hoped due to reliance on donations and fundraising, and limited volunteer support.
To complete the garden and make it safe for public use, the Hub is appealing for the following support:
• Donations of professional expertise or competitive landscaping quotes to cover turf removal, ground levelling, installation of an accessible pathway, and additional planting;
• Volunteers to maintain the flower beds; and
• Financial contributions for maintenance.
The Hub would welcome sponsorship or patronage from individuals or businesses in return for recognition and signage.
Connect and stay updated
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