We are over the moon that the Civic Trust Awards jury have awarded Sunspot this year's Special Award for Community Impact and Engagement, as well as a Civic Trust Award in its own right. The jury citation states:

"The project responds with sensitivity and ambition to a place shaped by resilience, self-reliance and long-standing neglect. Rather than imposing an external vision, Sunspot emerged directly from listening to local people and understanding the structural challenges they face...

"Since opening in September 2023, Sunspot’s impact has been immediate and sustained. Fully let within months, it supports a diverse mix of businesses including food producers, artists, healthcare providers, manufacturers and retailers, with some tenants already expanding into larger units on site. The market hall and surrounding public space host a rich programme of events, from live music and theatre to skills training and community celebrations, reinforcing Sunspot’s role as a civic heart.

"Beyond its boundaries, Sunspot has catalysed wider regeneration, inspiring investment in nearby shopfronts and reframing Jaywick Sands as a place of opportunity and pride."

We were asked to make a little video for the awards ceremony and our client at Tendring District Council did a wonderful job with This Is Sunspot. Have a watch!