Harmony Works Trust secures multi-million pounds in funding to restore historic Canada House

Harmony Works Trust has successfully secured a £4,677,306 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, contributing significantly to the proposed restoration of Canada House in Sheffield city centre.

Harmony Works Trust, awarded official charitable status in August 2023, purchased the Grade II* Listed Canada House from Panache retail brand for £1.6 million last year and plans to transform the building into a state-of-the-art music hub for South Yorkshire.

The National Lottery grant adds to the project’s growing support base, which also includes funding from the Architectural Heritage Fund, Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the UK Government’s Levelling Up Funding, and multiple local trusts and foundations.

Originally built in 1875 as offices for the Sheffield United Gas Light Company, the iconic Canada House will be transformed into a central new home for music education, offering an all-in-one practice, rehearsal and performance destination. Located in the heart of Sheffield city centre, the inclusive hub can be easily reached via bus, tram and train from across the region.

Once fully refurbished, it will become home to the Sheffield Music Academy, Sheffield Music Hub, Brass Bands England, Music in the Round, Choir with No Name, Orchestras for All, and Concerteenies, while also supporting the University of Sheffield's music department and The Sheffield College.