Grow Plymouth is a creative hub in Plymouth's Cultural Quarter, fostering sustainability, community engagement, and the arts. Established in 2021, it offers 11 artist studios and a versatile ground-floor project space for exhibitions, workshops, and events.  Aligned with Plymouth's status as the UK's first Social Enterprise City, Grow Plymouth integrates academia, local artists, and residents to explore climate action and cultural innovation. It serves as a platform for emerging artists and community-driven projects, contributing to the city's creative regeneration.

Real Ideas Organisation is a Plymouth-based social enterprise driving positive change through creativity, innovation, and community support. It operates immersive tech spaces, creative studios, and development programmes to help individuals and businesses grow. Key initiatives include Market Hall’s immersive dome, Ocean Studios for artists, digital badge schemes, and sustainability-focused projects. Real Ideas champions inclusive economic growth, learning, and environmental impact.

Alongside collection displays reflecting Plymouth’s maritime heritage, The Box houses over 250,000 media items in both analogue and digital formats, spanning from the 1890s to the present and documenting the city's transformation. More than 800 clips are available to view online and visitors can also explore the Media Lab gallery, which celebrates the South West's film and photographic heritage.