Experience Bodmin – Vacant Unit Project/Into Bodmin CIC

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Experience Bodmin (CC) has awarded community-focused organisation Into Bodmin a contract to lease and manage a vacant shop unit on Bodmin High Street. This initiative aligns with our mission to revitalise the town centre through creative, inclusive, and locally led experiences that reflect Bodmin’s unique identity. Partnership Offer Through Experience Bodmin, Cornwall Council will provide the selected partner organisation Into Bodmin CIC with: - A funding contribution to cover the lease of the shop unit. - Strategic guidance and support throughout the project. - Promotion through Experience Bodmin’s channels and networks. - Joint programming of space. - Opportunities to collaborate with other local initiatives and stakeholders. Expectations - A clear community benefit and alignment with Experience Bodmin’s goals. - A sustainable operational model for managing space. - A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and local engagement. - Innovative ideas for activating the space (e.g. pop-ups, workshops, exhibitions, gatherings). Background Experience delivers a year-round growth model that increases footfall by creating unique cultural and low-carbon experiences. The programme brings together key stakeholders to collaborate and deliver specific aspects of each Cornish town’s ambitions. It promotes each destination through an integrated and targeted communication campaign that showcases the unique identity and culture of each place. With capital investment and regeneration as its main catalyst for change, it offers long-lasting, tangible benefits to local communities and residents. Timeframe Dec 2025 - Feb 2027