Shine, a Leeds-based social enterprise, has placed its 40,000 sq ft Grade II-listed headquarters in Harehills on the market. The Victorian-era building, originally constructed in 1897 as Harehills Middle School, was transformed by Shine into a business and events centre in 2008.
The site spans one acre and includes office and co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and a conference centre. It also features an outdoor amphitheatre-style garden, an allotment, parking for 55 vehicles, EV charging points, and cycling facilities.
Eddisons is marketing the property. The building is currently used by various organisations, including the NHS, the University of Leeds, private firms such as Goldman Sachs, and global consultancies.
Following the sale, Shine’s founders plan to concentrate on scaling their SheCanShine programme, which supports women-led start-ups through peer-driven networks.
The asset is expected to appeal to investors, institutions, and operators seeking a distinctive, income-generating property with scope for further development in a community-oriented location.
