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Regeneration

Restoring a Plymouth Landmark

Rebuilt in 1961 after wartime bombing, the Athenaeum has stood at the heart of Plymouth's cultural life for more than sixty years. This phase of work repairs the building's fabric, brings its facilities up to date, and reopens it as a working venue for the city.

  • 01

    Restoration

    Structural repairs and conservation work protect the building's post-war character while preparing it for another sixty years of use.

  • 02

    Performance spaces

    The theatre and event spaces reopen for live performance, conferences, weddings and comedy nights, restoring the Athenaeum's role as a working venue.

  • 03

    Access for everyone

    New lifts, ramps and updated facilities open the building to visitors and hirers who couldn't use it before.

  • 04

    Community first

    Local schools, charities and community groups gain flexible spaces built for regular, everyday use — not just one-off events.

  • 05

    Local economy

    The build itself creates local jobs, and a reopened Athenaeum brings more visitors and trade into the surrounding streets.

  • 06

    Built to last

    Heritage conservation is paired with efficient, modern building services, so the Athenaeum is fit to serve Plymouth for decades to come.

Plymouth city skyline
Plymouth, Devon
Our Partnership

Why Simple Solar Is Supporting the Plymouth Athenaeum

Investing in our local communities matters to us as much as helping people cut their energy bills. Supporting the Athenaeum's regeneration is our way of helping preserve a piece of Plymouth's heritage while creating something the next generation can actually use.

The Athenaeum has been part of Plymouth's story for more than two centuries. As the building enters its next chapter, we're proud to stand alongside the other organisations helping bring the project to life.

Whether it's grassroots sport, community organisations, or landmark restoration projects like this one, we back things that make a real difference across the region we call home.

  • 01

    Community First

    Supporting projects that benefit local people and strengthen our communities.

  • 02

    Protecting Heritage

    Helping preserve important local landmarks while investing in their future.

  • 03

    Building for Tomorrow

    Backing sustainable projects that create long-term value for future generations.

Where we invest locally
  • Plymouth
  • Devon
  • Cornwall
  • South West
Community Impact

A Lasting Legacy for Plymouth

Restoring the Athenaeum isn't only a repair project. It changes what the building can offer the city — more usable space, more local events, and a base for organisations that currently have nowhere central to meet.

Supporting Local People

Meeting rooms and event spaces become available to community groups, charities and schools who currently have nowhere central and affordable to meet.

Growing the Local Economy

A working venue draws footfall back to the surrounding streets and supports ongoing local employment, not just short-term construction jobs.

Arts & Culture

Refurbished performance spaces support theatre, live music, comedy, exhibitions and conferences throughout the year — not just occasional one-off events.

Access for Everyone

New lifts, ramps and step-free routes mean age or mobility no longer decide who gets to use the building.

Community event taking place inside the Plymouth Athenaeum Restored Plymouth Athenaeum building contributing to the city centre economy Refurbished theatre auditorium inside the Plymouth Athenaeum Accessible performance space inside the Plymouth Athenaeum with step-free stage access
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Strong communities are built by businesses, charities and local organisations working together. We're proud to play our part in helping secure the future of one of Plymouth's most important landmarks.
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We assess your roof, electricity usage and available space before recommending the most suitable solar solution.

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Bespoke System Design

Every installation is designed specifically for your building, budget and long-term energy requirements.

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Our experienced installation team delivers high-quality workmanship with minimal disruption.

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Supporting Our Community

Why Community Sponsorship Matters to Simple Solar

We're proud to support local sports clubs, athletes and community organisations across Plymouth and the South West. Here's how that shows up in practice:

01

Supporting grassroots sport.

From youth football and amateur rugby to individual athletes, we help local people compete, develop and represent their communities with pride. Our sponsorships let clubs and competitors focus on what they do best while building stronger local connections.

02

Investing in local communities.

Beyond sport, we support community organisations and projects that create lasting benefits across Plymouth and the South West — from restoring important public spaces to backing charitable initiatives.

03

More than solar installers.

Every installation we complete helps us invest back into our communities. Supporting local clubs, athletes and organisations is part of who we are — not just something we do.

04

Building partnerships that last.

Whether we're sponsoring a club, supporting an athlete, donating equipment or backing a community project, our aim is partnerships that continue for years, not one-off donations.

6+ Current community partnerships
Grassroots Supporting local sport and community projects
South West Proudly investing in our local communities
Collage of Simple Solar's local sponsorships and community partners Beyond This Project See who else we sponsor and support across Plymouth
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