Preparing our activity centre for the next generation…
Trinity3 Project
The Trinity3 Project was a huge undertaking that has completely transformed our floating centre. Starting back in 2016, each winter the Trust designed, fundraised and project managed a complex and unique phase of work, ensuring that each season the centre could open it’s doors as usual and welcome thousands of guests.
The project was completed in 2024 and the results have been amazing! Huge thanks to all the friends and supporters who caught the vision, to all those who donated time, money, and energy, and also to the incredible individuals, contractor, staff and volunteers who worked so tirelessly to see it become a reality.
The development of Trinity has enabled our capacity to rise by 33%, an additional 1,000 visitors will be able to enjoy a stay on board each year, and groups of up to 48 can now be accommodated. With a spend of £2m and work taking place over five phases of construction (delivered over 7 years due to the pandemic!) we used the quieter winter months, when groups are not staying with us, to transform Trinity. The project provided:
- Added an additional large meeting area on the upper deck with outstanding views that can be flexible to meet the needs of a diverse range of guests.
- Enlarged the lookout meeting room so smaller meetings of up to 18 can take place.
- Added 12 more guest beds in six en-suite cabins, taking our capacity from 36 to 48, including one accessible cabin.
- Covered the forward portion of the foredeck & made a new de-humidified kit storage area enabling better care of our equipment and an improved living space, new seating was also added on the foredeck.
- Reduced heating energy costs by installing sustainable energy technology.
- Expanded the galley to better cope with the increased number of guests.
- Installed a new toilet & shower block on the same level as the accommodation.
- Refurbished the light tower adding glazing throughout.
- Replaced all glazing with double glazed units.
- Installed a new helical staircase over 3 levels allowing easy access to all areas of the ship.
- Refurbished the saloon area including new carpets & seating.
- Added piling to steady the ship.
The final phase of the project was completed over the Winter of 2023 / 2024 when a new accessible entrance & ramp was installed.