Harrison's Hub at the Community Corner

Harrison's Hub at the Community Corner, located within Derby City Council in Derby, is a vibrant centre operated by The Derby County Community Trust, offering a wide array of engaging programs for all ages. It provides a consistently welcoming, inclusive, and alcohol-free environment, ensuring a safe and supportive community for all visitors. The hub boasts a very nice, quiet, clean, and cosy space, enhanced by comfortable air conditioning and wonderfully designed decor, creating a positive learning atmosphere.

Dedicated to comprehensive skill development, Harrison's Hub supports participants through various coaching programs delivered by suitably qualified and experienced tutors and coaches. These pathways include early learning with Rammie’s Little Dribblers, talent identification programmes, emerging talent centres, and progression to DCCT College Football & Education Degree Programmes. Engaging indoor activities such as a football table and air hockey further support physical skills, fitness, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes. Creative expression is fostered through popular sessions like 'Knit & Natter,' providing a consistent social hub for participants to engage in the art of knitting and connect weekly.

The hub actively builds confidence through rewarding volunteer roles, where individuals experience a significant boost from actively supporting others' physical and social engagement. Prioritising social and emotional wellbeing, Harrison's Hub creates welcoming spaces designed to reduce isolation and foster engagement among community members. Initiatives such as weekly community meals, coffee mornings, Raminiscence, and 'Hub Not a Pub' provide ample opportunities for social interaction, activities, and access to mental health support. During school holidays, the hub ensures access to vital provisions through Holiday & Seasonal Camps, encompassing both 'Holiday Activity & Food' initiatives and dedicated 'Holiday Coaching.' The Derby County Community Trust explicitly prioritises staff qualifications, ensuring a skilled workforce and cultivating friendly, happy key workers integral to delivering exceptional care and support.

Fostering parental involvement, the centre offers a welcoming space where adults can accompany children, and its weekly Community Meals program actively unites community members, including families, by encouraging interaction and collaboration. Visitors consistently praise the cafe for being well-priced and offering a good selection, with the 'Extra Time Hub' session presenting an accessible option at just £3, including hot drinks. The commitment to children's well-being is further underlined by the explicit mention of robust safeguarding practices within its inclusive, alcohol-free setting.

Catering to a wide spectrum of ages, from young children to seniors, the hub provides flexible scheduling with sessions running weekly, fortnightly, or monthly to suit diverse community needs.