When it confirmed the closure, GSK promised a £2m donation to the local area.
The charity which runs Ford Park said it would use the money it receives to build a new community building, allowing it to host “bigger events and fundraisers” along with educational visits.
“It will be a more accessible space than we currently have and will be a planet-friendly construction, complete with enough solar panels to cover the charity’s energy need,” a spokesperson said.
The Spot, which is based at the The Old Auction Mart in the town, said the money would give it the ability to provide space for services such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and a new home for the food poverty group Ulverston Food Project.
The organisation said the money would help it build a place where people could “find support alongside the sort of uplifting, creative community activities that make Ulverston a great place to live”.
Barrow and Furness Labour MP Michelle Scrogham, who chaired the taskforce responsible for awarding the money, said: “It has been very sad to see the site closing, but this investment will ensure that GSK’s nearly 80 years in the town results in a lasting legacy.”
