The Hinge Centre Limited
 "creating positive opportunities for the residents and young people of Bridlington and Goole"




A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee
Charity Number: 1146714 (formally 1074109)
Company Number: 06507894
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In 1995 when the Hinge Centre began as a forum some ground rules were set.  The ground rules included respect for individuals and ownership of ones behaviour and responsibilities.  This ethos is still maintained at the Hinge and includes workers, young people, students and volunteers including the board of directors and any other individual associated with the charity.
 
Although it is recognised that each individual will have differing levels of responsibility in relation to their contributions to the Hinge, it is important to recognise that each contribution is of equal value to the whole.The Hinge is a voluntary organisation, registered charity number 1146714 and company limited by guarantee number 06507894 forming the basis of its registered office in Goole and its sister centre in Bridlington which opened in September 2008.

Our service users are our members and as such to become a member they must undertake an assessment of need.  The assessment  focuses on the circumstances that surround the individual whilst also giving an outline of the policies and procedures and services of the Hinge.  Self, friends, family or other organisations can refer a young person to either of our centres.  On receiving a referral a member of our team will contact them with an appropriate appointment.

The Hinge operates an open door policy for anyone – any age – any issue. We pride ourselves on being able to provide direct support which is unavailable or has been refused from elsewhere.

Our centres provide cooking and laundry facilities, and IT suite, community drop in, employment skills training, life skills training, support for independent living, housing and benefits advice and in Bridlington a community centre for the residents and young people livening within the Havenfield Council estate and surrounding area.

Our centres are open 5 days a week between 9.30am and 4.30pm.  Our facility in Goole is on one level and consists of: receptions area, a shared open office space, 2 private offices, a computer suite including kitchen and all access toilet facilities.  Our facility in Bridlington is made up of two converted council semi-detached houses and incorporates a downstairs reception and toilet, open plan social area for sessions and meetings, a separate kitchen, staff kitchen and washing facilities.  The first floor has five offices, an IT training suite and staff kitchenette with separate toilet.

BOTH CENTRE'S HAVE FULL DISABLED ACCESS AND FACILITIES.

Our staff, volunteers and students advise, inform and support residents and young people within the communities of Goole and Bridlington who present themselves in crisis.  The Hinge acts as a gateway to and works in partnership with all agencies related our service users individual needs.  Also on offer are basic needs training, resettlement workshops which incorporate budgeting skills, cookery and skills for life.  Computer courses complement the free access to the internet encompassing employment skills and practical job skills training for all.

The Hinge is managed by a board of directors made up of a diversity of people with the common interest of promoting the general health and social well being of residents and young people living in Goole, Bridlington and surrounding areas. 
Our principle of partnership and empowerment has enabled The Hinge Centre to secure a positive reputation within these two communities.

CONTACT US AT

Registered Office

34 Carlisle Street
Goole
East Riding of Yorkshire
DN14 5DU

01405 765435
19-21 Field Road
Havenfield
Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO16 4AU

01262 679671
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