The Factory Project (360G-GLA-GROUP-RD_0001-2021-11-02)

The Factory Project is a social enterprise who have converted a 5 acre / 100,000 sq. ft. site in total, with c.62,000 sq. ft. of lettable space, 5,000 sq. ft. of community space at the Tate & Lyle refinery in North Woolwich. It is a mixed-use plan, incorporating workspace and a community event space, as well as larger units for food preparation and light industrial use. It will also include a large hireable studio, rehearsal and production space. The public spaces will host 50+ cultural and community events throughout the year. The project strategy is to transform the area and bring about positive regeneration through the provision of affordable and flexible space, the total cost of the project is c£6.2m of which the RD GGF will find £2.83m. This will be done by introducing affordable workspace, and the other resources and facilities, whilst retaining the industrial buildings and uses. By creating a new hub of enterprise, employment and culture, and by fostering a community, the Factory Project will help local partnerships form on site and in the Borough. The Factory Project have retained the charities currently based on the site (Community Food Enterprise and Community Links) as tenants on zero rent, with improvements to their current facilities, helping their staff and clients.