Welcome to the REinsTate Project.
A beloved, derelict building transforms into a living, breathing human enterprise zone for locals, creatives, and entrepreneurs—all in a ground-breaking and sustainable way.
The REinsTate Project is...
For Creatives
Featuring Art Studios, workshops, residencies, exhibitions, maker spaces and regular events to connect art and artists across the borough.
For Entrepreneurs
Meeting space, digital business, social enterprise, mixed with a creative environment brings everything you need under one roof!
For Everyone
Community cafe, function rooms, event space, regular workshops and a lovely shared garden with growing spaces make a place for all!
"ReSpace is an exemplary social enterprise that will deliver on our social and community wealth-building ambitions for the building and the wider North Woolwich area."
Darren Mackin, DIrector
Community wealth building Newham
Two Years of Impact in Silvertown
Community-led regeneration at the Tate Institute — two years of events, partnerships, green spaces, and cultural life, built by local people.
Moving Beyond 2025
Local partnerships & advocacy
Renewland community garden
Creative workshops & culture
Tate Institute — heritage restored
Silvertown residents, empowered
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Impact at a Glance
Two years of community-led regeneration in Silvertown.
“Just two months of involvement has helped my mental health as much as two years of counselling did.”
— Jock, Silvertown volunteer
A Human Enterprise Zone
Facilities to build strong businesses and communties

Event Space
Beautiful ballroom style event space to recreate the feeling and experience of yesteryear.

Enterprise Hub
DIgital and Social business accelerator with desk space and work from home facilities.

Community Rooms
Available for hire and to put on workshops and educational programmes for local residents.

Performance Stage
Podcasts, Live music, plays and performances.

Artist Studios
Residential art rooms for live/work projects

Music and Radio Studio
Low-cost, fully featured music studio for hire to local musicians and groups. With radio production facilities.

Public Garden
Growing, relaxing and education space for nature lovers.

Community KItchen
Preparing tasty food for members and events.

Craft Workshops
12 Workshop spaces with a large shared collaboration space.
About Us!
Greetings and a friendly hello from the REinsTate team! We’re a grassroots organisation that recently won the tender for the abandoned yet magnificent Tate Institute.
The REinsTate project is the culmination of 10 years work by ReSpace Projects and 4 years of engagement from the team at Craftory Newham.
REinsTate is brought to you by ReSpace Projects
Phasing Strategy
Project timeline
CUration
Safe, Watertight and Operational
Operation
A hive of activity making spaces that people actually need.
propagation
Delivering a cutting-edge social facility that empowers and connects the entire community
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Events, Opinions, news and more...
Community-Led Regeneration: The Tate Institute Reborn
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Get involved
We have regular workshops, community events, and volunteer opportunities happening throughout the month. Whether you’re interested in creative activities, social gatherings, or lending a hand with our restoration project, there’s something for everyone.
Something missing? Do you have an idea for an event? Drop us a message at [email protected]

Community Co-Create - 🔄 Weekly
Every Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 PM - Whether you're skilled or just passionate about new ideas, we need you. This is an opportunity to hear what's going on a weekly basis and how you can get involved in shaping this space.

SUPPORT CAFE - 🔄 Weekly
Every Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Drop in weekly for a chat, a biscuit and to meet the team. Greg is available to provide dedicated social support. Whether you need help with housing, mental health or employmet.

Meet & Make - 🔄 Weekly
Every Sunday 2 - 6 PM - A creative art and craft meetup in the Institute Hall. Work on your own projects in good company, or help create artwork for the building and community spaces. Bring your own supplies, or dive into our collection of donated and recycled materials.

Renewland - Closed for Now
ReNewland will be temporarily closed until February as we focus on vital land preparations for the upcoming season. We're working hard to make sure our green space is in the best possible shape for you to enjoy next year.
Opportunities for Volunteering now
Would You Like to Get involved?
At the present, we are organising volunteer days aimed at assisting with a range of tasks, including:
- Supporting events
- Crafting social media content
- Tending to gardens
- Painting walls
- Engaging in DIY projects
- Assisting with resourcing efforts
To volunteer, please get in touch with greg@respacealliance.org
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Our Team
You couldn't be in better hands
Fleur
Communication Lead
Freddie
SocIo-Economic lead
Marius
TECH/MECH SUpport
Ivan
Production Lead
Ewan
ResourcES
Hayley
Alliance Lead
Lottie
Build Coordinator
Kierah
AdministrativE co-Lead
Amber
AdministrativE co-Lead
Contact Us
Use the form or email [email protected] or call 02033361441
1 Wythes Road
London
E16 2DN
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