A vibrant and colourful new Youth Hub for Fleetwood’s young people

A grant of over £1 million from the Youth Investment Fund has transformed the former and dilapidated hospital building into a colourful, vibrant and safe space where young people can make friends and explore their passions. It’s a place that young people have co-designed, so there’s a real sense of ownership and agency.

The state-of-the-art Youth Hub at The Hub is complete after the major project got underway at the start of the year. It opened its doors to young people in June 2024.  The ambitious service – which is run by Fleetwood Town Community Trust, is a welcoming, safe and engaging space to ensure young people have the confidence and skills they need to reach their potential.

The new space has everything young people need to have fun, make friends and gain valuable skills for life and work. The look and feel are amazing, with a funky and colourful beach hut theme, reflecting Fleetwood’s coastal location. New facilities include plenty of space to chill out with friends, a digital hub, lots of gaming tables like football, ping pong and air hockey tables, gaming consoles, speakers and arts and crafts supplies. It is hoped more than 200 children and young people over the age of 10 will use the hub every year.  The new space will be great for young people and the wider community. It’s a space that everyone can be proud of.

The Fleetwood Trust secured planning permission for the Youth Hub last year before commissioning extensive renovations to the ground floor of the aging building as part of its work to provide a home for a range of organisations, charities and services for the benefit of the wider community.

Inclusive sessions run by a team of youth workers from the Fleetwood Town Community Trust will run across six evenings each week and will include LGBTQ+, Youth Voice, Girls’ Hub and Speak Up – a session to champion mental health and wellness.

John Hartley, Chief Executive of Fleetwood Town Community Trust said:

“Seeing the Youth Hub completed and filled with people is a significant moment and one we’ve been looking forward to for some time. The youth hub will provide an engaging and fun, safe and inclusive place for children and young people so that they can access the support they need to go forward towards a bright future.”

Joe Stockell, Fleetwood Town Community Trust Youth Engagement Manager, said:

“This is history and the future for Fleetwood Town Community Trust and the local area. It is the first time we have had a base within the town, and we feel embedded within the community as local people can come and access any support, provision or sign posting. The Youth Team are really proud to take the Youth Hub forward and offer some amazing provisions that will give young people a warm and space to socialise, build life skills and try new things.”