The Hinge Centre is a small, locally focused Charity, based in the Bridlington area.
We are committed to providing services and support to our local community, in a professional and non-judgemental manner. The Centre operates on an open-door policy, to all within the local area.
Our aim is to provide support, guidance, services and opportunities to those facing social and financial deprivation.
We offer support regarding homelessness for all ages. The Centre aims to provide information regarding your rights & entitlements, help with dealing with eviction notices, bond schemes and finding local properties.
Affordability is the key to sustainability, we offer assistance with financial budgeting, as well as being able to support with housing welfare applications.
We provide a number of services to the local community to promote health, wellbeing and cohesion. The Centre offers several groups for personal development, independent living skills, help with job applications, and wellbeing sessions.
We also host a regular community food store, with lots of affordable food and household items for sale, and can provide food parcels to residents in the local area.
We run a number of clubs and activities throughout the week, with the aim to give Children from the local area positive activities to support them with their development, and provide them with new opportunities.
They include: After School Clubs, Holiday Activities & Trips, Independent Living Groups, Weekly “Us Girls” Group, & more.
‘The Hinge is an invaluable community organisation that plays a crucial role in our efforts as homeless navigators. In our line of work, we often rely on support from various organisations to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, and The Hinge has been consistently dependable in this regard. They provide an extensive range of essential resources, including food, clothing, and household items, which significantly aid our mission.’
‘I’ve been out of work for a while and it makes me happy to know I'm making people smile like i use to and just doing a little can make a big difference to people.
‘Coming to group means a lot to me, it allows me to have a couple of hours to myself. The group has encouraged me to focus on myself, my health and encouraged me to give thought to how I can improve my health. The group has also helped me to connect with new friends in a safe and inclusive environment.’
At Bridlington PCN, our social prescribers are proud to work alongside The Hinge to offer a holistic approach to community support. By combining our strengths, we’re able to reach more people, provide tailored help, and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Working together is at the heart of what we do and our close partnership with The Hinge ensures that no one falls through the gaps.
Bridlington Health Forum highly values The Hinge Centre’s support for residents and families who are significantly affected by social and financial deprivation. Their innovative and hard work results in genuine health and wellbeing benefits for those they serve.
The Hinge have been a member of the East Riding Food Poverty Alliance since 2020, and they are an asset to have on board. As part of their ongoing contribution to reducing food poverty in Bridlington, The Hinge have continuously developed and adapted their services which now include an emergency food parcel service for those at crisis point, a Community Food Store and Waste Not Wednesday, providing fruit and vegetables which would otherwise go to landfill. The staff and volunteers at The Hinge are passionate about supporting their community, and they are more than happy to share ideas and best practice with the rest of the alliance.
Volunteering has been massively beneficial - my wife has noticed the difference she says I'm like a different man since I started volunteering at The Hinge...I'm more relaxed I'm less of a stress head, I still rant but I rant in a nicer way.
The Hinge helps you feel like you belong, feel included, supported and valued.
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