21 Apr 2026 | Posted by Mike Underwood
Acis Group has reached an important milestone in a multi-million pound project to breathe new life into the historic heart of Market Rasen.
The charity’s restoration of the former Lloyds Bank in Market Place is almost complete, transforming the 200-year-old site into the Grange Hub – the new home for education and training providers Clip and Riverside Training.
As well as being a hub for careers advice, support, skills and qualifications, it is also the new home for the popular Clip Cafe – now called the Grange Cafe - which has moved from Queen Street. The revamp is part of Acis Group's flagship Grange Collective project.
Greg Bacon, Chief Executive of Acis Group, said: “We’re proud to be bringing this important building back into use and creating a space that puts community at its heart. Restoring these shopfronts is a visible sign of the progress we’re making and our commitment to Market Rasen’s town centre.
“This new location will allow Clip to grow its much‑valued café, learning and wellbeing offer, while strengthening local connections and contributing positively to the vitality of the town. We’re hugely grateful to West Lindsey District Council for their support in helping make this project a reality.”
Acis Group, an innovative charity that works across housing, learning, skills, wellbeing and employment, is leading the redevelopment to ensure the space meets the needs of local people while maximising its long‑term social and economic impact.
Cllr Moira Westley (pictured above, second from left), Deputy Leader of West Lindsey District Council and ward member for Market Rasen, welcomed the progress made so far.
She said: “It’s fantastic to see these shop fronts restored and the building brought back into active use. Its central location on Market Place makes it highly visible and accessible, helping to support footfall and provide a welcoming space for the local community.”
Cllr Stephen Bunney (pictured above, far left), ward member for Market Rasen, highlighted the wider benefits for the town centre.
He said: “The improvements to this building make a real difference to the look and feel of Market Rasen. This has been a collaborative effort involving Acis Group, West Lindsey District Council and Market Rasen Town Council, and it’s encouraging to see a space being created that will offer valuable opportunities and support for local residents.”
In addition to the Grange Hub, the project has also transformed the Grade II-listed Market Rasen House into 10, brand new supported living apartments, called Grange House.
In the grounds will be Grange Barn, an outdoor-based wellbeing, education and community activity hub to help increase confidence, skills and instil a farm-to-fork ethos that is so integral to this rural community.
The entire project is due for completion in Summer 2026.