Centre 28 has celebrated the major overhaul
At the celebration event held at Centre 28(Image: riverside.org.uk)
Hull supported accommodation service for young people, Centre 28, has celebrated the completion of an £800,000 refurbishment. Extensive renovation works began in September 2025.
An event to mark the occasion saw attendees including Centre 28 customers, representatives from Riverside and Hull City Council (which commissions the building and its services), ward councillors and representatives from Hull KR and Hull FC. The refurbishment of Centre 28, carried out by Storm Tempest and Aspect Building Solutions and co-produced with customers, has included:
- Redecoration and replacement of all furniture and flooring in customer rooms – customers have received a new bed, wardrobe, fridge-freezer, desk, chair and a lamp.
- New kitchens and lounges in each residential house and replacement of all ten showers.
- Relocation of the reception area, a new bicycle store and wooden garden fencing installed.
- Dedicated games, life skills and wellbeing rooms have been created for customers and staff and new furniture provided throughout the service.
Throughout this time, customer feedback informed every stage of the refurbishment with Centre 28 customers selecting interior design styles and furniture. Guests at the event were given a tour of the newly-refurbished premises, took part in customer-led activities, and heard speeches from John Glenton, chief care and support officer at Riverside and Graeme Irwing, commissioning manager at Hull City Council, among others.
Jack, a Centre 28 customer, said: “Since moving back into Centre 28, I’ve found it to be a very welcoming environment. The games room is very spacious now that it has been done up with a PS5 and a football table and we all enjoy ourselves in here. The staff here are also very helpful.”
John Glenton said: “Centre 28 provides vital services for young people across Hull, and it is heartening to see the building modernised to reflect the preferences of our customers. The building now benefits from improved facilities which will enhance training and education activities, helping our young people develop new skills, build confidence and prepare for their futures.”
Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for economic renewal and housing at Hull City Council, said: “Centre 28 is the only Ofsted-registered homeless hostel commissioned by Hull City Council to supply housing-related support, providing accommodation for 25 young people who need a safe place to stay. The council has worked with Riverside for over 15 years to support those who use the site.
“From being involved with the consultation process, along with others including the young people themselves, to now seeing the completed refurbishment, it’s great to now have the delivery of these impressive improvements.” Richard Reed, director at Storm Tempest, said: “We are proud to have supported Riverside throughout the full lifecycle of the Centre 28 refurbishment, from the initial feasibility and design stages through to construction and completion.
“Our focus has been on delivering a high-quality, sustainable facility that will provide long-term benefits for residents and the local community. We are delighted to have played a key role in helping create a modern, accessible and welcoming space that will serve the community for many years to come.”
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