Expanding PR agency invests in former pub premises

West Yorkshire PR, social and content specialist Faith is to invest in Brighouse by developing a creative hub which will house its team while supporting other new and growing businesses across the area.

Faith owner Stefanie Hopkins has bought a historic Victorian building and one-time pub.

Work is now underway to transform Vulcan House, on Foundry Street, into the agency’s new headquarters and co-working space – to be called “BrigHub”.

The 2,780 sq ft space over three floors, built in 1869, will house a substantial open-plan office space for Faith, with three further office spaces, a large meeting room, communal kitchen and dining area which will be available as part of Brighouse’s first ever co-working space.

BrigHub will offer flexible hot-desking and meeting solutions for freelancers, remote workers and growing firms to create a new base for working and socialising.

It is a five-minute walk from the railway station, and aims to support the new way of working as business adapts to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Faith plans for the building to open its doors this summer with the company’s team moving in subject to COVID-19 rules in the coming weeks.

Hopkins said: “Brighouse is our home and I am excited to be able to invest in the town and our business community after what has been a hugely challenging 12 months.

“I started Faith on my kitchen table in 2007 so being able to invest in our future by buying Vulcan House, renovating it to house my team and providing a base for other freelancers, start-ups and growing firms is something I am really proud of.

“Vulcan House has huge potential and is steeped in local history.

“Our investment will ensure it serves the local community for decades to come by providing a perfect home for the next chapter of our journey at Faith and allowing others to begin and develop their business story in a supportive, friendly and creative environment.”