The property boom and the emergence of the National Heritage Lottery Fund brought about a change of focus for the Trust – heritage regeneration projects that could deliver most community benefit. There were two other MBPT projects in the noughties, Mount Pleasant (for which feasibility and first stage development grants were obtained) and Shaw Street. While ultimately these projects were successfully undertaken by the private sector (Mount Pleasant) and a housing association (Shaw Street), this was in the knowledge that MBPT could step in as a developer of last resort if required.
In the 2000’s MBPT undertook all the ground work and applied for the development funding that led to the restoration of the Florence Institute in the Dingle (The Florrie). The Florrie charity came into existence due to the involvement of MBPT and was able to separately constitute itself and acquire the building after funding was secured. The Trust continues to be active by engaging key stakeholders on projects such as the Wellington Rooms and the Welsh Presbyterian Church.
