About the centre

The Peasholme Centre is a supported accommodation centre for 22 people, staffed 24 hours a day. It is situated at 4 Fishergate and caters for single homeless men and women or couples without children.

The hostel is primarily referral based (from another project of self referrals). All offers of accommodation are subject to a risk assessment.

tel: (01904) 551901.

All residents are from York or have a local connection to York.

Residents are at a stage in their lives where they want to move towards more stable long-term accommodation options.

To stay at the centre they must be willing and able to take part in a planned support programme, which is based on their individual needs and aspirations. It ensures that they will be fully supported in their move towards successful independent living.

Residents are referred to the centre by agencies (there is no direct access). Once accepted, they will remain at the Peasholme Centre for a short period until we are able to re-house them in more permanent accommodation.

The centre is a modern building with ensuite facilities in each room and has disabled access.  It has group and education rooms, meeting and counselling rooms and an I.T suite, all of which are important to the centre's continuing development. 

It offers a comprehensive programme of activities, workshops and groups. Some are delivered by the centre staff and others by specialist external agencies. Residents have a key-worker and co-worker who work very closely with them to ensure that they can be re-housed in suitable accommodation.

What support does it provide?

Peasholme offers a comprehensive support package for individuals who are homeless. It offers a structured and stable environment that gives residents the space they need to address the issues that have contributed to their homelessness.

Residents take part in a planned programme of support that is based on their individual needs. One of its primary aims is to prepare people for more independent, less supported accommodation.

The centre plays a crucial role in helping resettle homeless people in the city and helps them to reintegrate themselves back into mainstream society.

Who runs it?

The centre is jointly run by the council and the Peasholme Charity. The Peasholme Charity is a registered charity with almost 20 years experience of working with vulnerable people. It manages several supported housing projects with ongoing support.