We are proud to have formed five social enterprises which are continuing to produce amazing work in the community.
The Freedom Centre
97 Preston Road, Hull HU9 3QB Tel: 01482 710100
Preston Road Village Centre is an active and vibrant community complex, the jewel of the Village Centre is the imposing Freedom Centre, which offers first class facilities for conferences, weddings, private hire and an array of community services. The Freedom Centre has established itself as a popular venue with the public and private sectors alike. Offering services benefiting the local community, the centre includes a cafe, family friendly gym, trainee Hairdressing salon, Minor Injuries Unit, Hull City Council Library and an extensive adult education learning programme. Along with these services, the centre also holds regular events for the community including over 55’s social club, indoor bowls club, sequence dancing club, Zumba classes, weightloss clubs and many many more.
WINNER
Preston Road Women’s Centre
62 Preston Road, Hull HU9 3RT Tel: 01482 790310
WINNER, the Preston Road Women’s Centre provides information, support and advice to women in Hull. It is a multi-purpose organization run by women for women offering a wide range of services under one roof.
They offer the following services and activities:
- Drop in for relaxation and informal support
- Specialist domestic violence support and advocacy
- Safe, affordable housing across the city
- Accredited training in a variety of subjects
- Registered Nursery provision for 0-5 year olds
- Comprehensive volunteering programme aimed at improving quality of life and job opportunities
- Sexual health information and advice, including free confidential pregnancy testing and free confidential chlamydia testing
- Young women’s participation project
- Rainbows Charity shop offering affordable, quality second hand goods
- Crafts group
- Complementary therapies
EMS
Environmental & Management Solutions
Unit E, Preston Road Village Centre, Hull HU9 3QB Tel: 01482 709810
EMS works with communities and businesses to deliver a range of environmental projects. They facilitate events and link together businesses and community volunteers to help develop or maintain public and private green/open spaces including:
• City-wide litter picks involving schools and community groups;
• Community gardening design and planting projects;
• General environmental clean ups;
• Painting and decorating of play parks, community and other public buildings;
• Large and small scale environmental projects and
• Alternative energy projects
East Hull Community Transport
Unit D6C, Chamberlain Road Business Centre, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8HL Tel: 01482 719600
East Hull Community Transport was established in 2001 and has grown and developed into a respected community transport organisation that serves the local community. They pride themselves by having friendly, professional drivers and staff that are always happy to help. They offer two key services, Dial a Ride and the Group Travel service are the fundamental building blocks that the local community can rely on and value for their day to day transport requirements.
Child Dynamix
95 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB Tel: 01482 790277
Child Dynamix has been serving the communities of Hull for over 15 years. Creating environments and delivering activities which enable children and young people to identify and realise both their aspirations and their potential. They offer a wide range of services and deliver activities in the following areas, youth work, day nurseries, family support, sport, charity shops, play work and offer volunteering opportunities in all areas. For further information, please contact them.
Preston Road NDC 