About the centre

The Peasholme Centre is a supported accommodation centre for 22 people, staffed 24 hours a day. It is situated at 18 The Stonebow 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) 627228.

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 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.

Relocation of the centre

Why does it have to move ?

The Peasholme Centre needs to move because of the planned redevelopment of the Hungate area. The current facility is situated on what will be the entrance to the development and therefore needs to be moved to other premises.

The new centre will be a modern building with modern facilities. It will include group and education rooms, meeting and counselling rooms, all of which are important to the centre's continuing development.

What happens next?

The council's executive has released the site at 4 Fishergate for use by the Peasholme Centre. This will be on terms to be agreed with the Peasholme Charity, which will be consistent with the arrangements made for the release of land for social housing purposes by the council in the past.

The planning application to demolish the existing building at 4 Fishergate and erect a three storey building there to replace the existing Peasholme Centre in The Stonebow was considered by councillors at their planning meeting on 26 April 2007, and conditional approval was granted.

The next stage will be to agree the final details of the design on the west facade of the building. A community liaison group will also be established to develop a forum where residents can raise any concerns that they may have.