Chance Heritage Trust

Chance Heritage Trust Chance Heritage Trust want to regenerate Chance Glassworks, established in 1824. We want to create a vibrant environment for business and the local community.

A place where people can work live and play CHANCE HERITAGE TRUST

About us: our aims and objectives, key personnel, Privacy Statement and Policy

Chance Heritage Trust was formed in March 2015 with the aim of restoring the buildings that are still extant on the Spon Lane site and enriching their status in being of great historical and cultural significance. The Objects of the Trust are to pr

omote and procure for the public benefit:

•the conservation, protection and enhancement of the buildings and other assets of cultural and heritage value within a defined area;
•the advancement of education concerning the social, economic and architectural history and heritage of the buildings and the area;
•the physical and economic regeneration of the buildings and the area together with the associated development of new skills and employment opportunities. The Trust intends to fulfil its regeneration objects by:
•Letting space within the buildings, when restored, on favourable terms to businesses in order to create business training and re-training opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and particularly unemployed people in the locale;
•Providing and maintaining recreational facilities and public amenities in the restored buildings at low or nominal rents or hire fees, including serviced space where community groups may meet and carry on a variety of activities;
•Provision within the restored buildings for education, training and re-training opportunities and work experience, especially for the area’s unemployed;
•Providing and maintaining – and, where necessary, improving – recreational facilities in and around the restored buildings for the wider public to enjoy;
•Preserving the buildings, which are of historic and architectural importance. Who are CHT? A small collective of enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds who share the common interest of working alongside the current site owners and in forging partnerships with external agencies to redevelop the site as a multi-function facility. CHT is altruistic and apolitical, with the sole function of rejuvenating this magnificent asset in the heart of the West Midlands conurbation for the benefit of all. CHaT Magazine

The official ad hoc email bulletin of CHT. Available free of charge and without obligation from [email protected]

28/05/2026

We brought our photos to life with AI, The Schoolhouse celebrates local heritage and creativity while building a space for innovators to collaborate, explore ideas, and inspire future generations.

Our next Open Day is Thursday, July 2nd. Last week, The Schoolhouse came alive with fresh ideas for the future , join us as we shape what’s next.

With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making our project possible and to players of the National Lottery
OldSchoolHouse LocalHistory WestMidlands OpenDay HistoryMatters

21/05/2026

Come along today! 10am-2pm. Chance Schoolhouse Crystal Drive Smethwick

Tomorrow we open the doors to a piece of Smethwick history ✨Join us at the Old School House Open Day and explore the sto...
20/05/2026

Tomorrow we open the doors to a piece of Smethwick history ✨
Join us at the Old School House Open Day and explore the stories, heritage and restoration journey behind this historic community space.
🗓 Thursday 21 May
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 The Old School House, Crystal Drive Smethwick B66 1 RD
Everyone is welcome 🤍With. Thanks to Abrar and to The National Lottery Heritage Fund who have made our project possible!
HeritageRestoration WestMidlands OldSchoolHouse CommunityStories Heritage

Tomorrow we open the doors to a piece of Smethwick history ✨Join us at the Old School House Open Day and explore the sto...
20/05/2026

Tomorrow we open the doors to a piece of Smethwick history ✨
Join us at the Old School House Open Day and explore the stories, heritage and restoration journey behind this historic community space.
🗓 Thursday 21 May
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 The Old School House, Crystal Drive Smethwick B66 1 RD
Everyone is welcome 🤍With. Thanks to Abrar and to The National Lottery Heritage Fund who have made our project possible!

18/05/2026

A forgotten piece of Smethwick history is being brought back to life.
Join us at the Old School House Open Day and explore the stories, heritage, and community behind this unique space.
📅 Thursday 21st between 10am - 2pm
Crystal Drive Smethwick B66 1RD. Made by Abrar Mohammed. With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund who have made our project possible and to players of the National Lottery.
OldSchoolHouse LocalHistory WestMidlands OpenDay HistoryMatters

14/05/2026

Some places hold more than bricks and walls.
They hold memories, learning, and generations of community stories.
This historic schoolhouse in Smethwick still stands — and now the community is helping bring it back to life ✨
📍 Join us for the Open Day on 21 May
Come explore the space, share memories, and see the vision for its future.
by Abrar Mohammed. With thanks to the The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making our project possible and to the players of the National Lottery

13/05/2026

Walk through a forgotten schoolhouse in Smethwick… ✨
Once filled with learning, stories, and community, this historic space is now being reimagined for the future.
Every room still carries history — and every visit helps keep that story alive.
📍 Open Day — 21 May
We’d love to welcome you.

12/05/2026

This place has been silent for too long…
But not for much longer.
Something new is coming to Smethwick.
And you can be part of it.
☕ Join us on 21st May
Come for a coffee, share your ideas, and help shape the future of this space

Created by Abrar Mohammed
With thanks to the The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making our project possible and the players of the National Lottery

Here today with Black Country Touring please pop in if you are nearby!
11/05/2026

Here today with Black Country Touring please pop in if you are nearby!

🏭 Do You Remember Chance Glassworks?

We’re inviting local people to share their memories of Chance Glassworks as part of an exciting heritage project.

Whether you worked there yourself or had family members who did, your stories are an important part of preserving our community’s history.

📅 Join us at one of our sessions:
• Monday 11th May, 10am–1pm
📍 Brasshouse Community Centre, Smethwick, B66 1BA

• Thursday 14th May, 10am–1pm
📍 Wednesbury Library

• Tuesday 26th May, 1pm–4pm
📍 Smethwick Library

Come along, meet the team from Black Country Touring and Chance Heritage Trust, and help keep this local legacy alive.

👉 Please share with anyone who might be interested!

08/05/2026

Address

Grove House, Coombs Wood Court, Steel Park Road
Smethwick
B628BF

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