Portico Reunited
Having provided strategic PR consultancy for two cycles of the Portico Prize – celebrating the best in Northern literature – it has been a pleasure to support the Portico Library team once again with communications around Portico Reunited.
This once-in-a-generation project will bring all three floors of the Grade II* listed building back together for the first time in a century, creating new spaces for reading, creativity, discovery and learning that are open and accessible to everyone.
Our announcement at the end of 2023 that the Library had secured a £453,964 National Lottery Heritage Grant generated widespread coverage across the arts industry and Manchester media, including a feature on BBC North West Tonight, followed by substantial news coverage in The Guardian.
Almost three years later, in September 2026, it has been a pleasure to support the Portico Library team in announcing the news that it has successfully secured a £6.4 million National Lottery Heritage Grantto transform the historic building in the heart of Manchester.
The announcement generated 100% positive media coverage,securing strong attention across local, regional and arts media and marking a major milestone for the Library as it embarks on this ambitious new chapter.
Do get in touch to find out more about Portico Reunited, or visit the Portico’s website.