The story behind 40 years of Giroscope. In the mid-1980s, a group of young people in Hull stopped waiting for somebody else to fix their neighbourhood. Inspired by punk politics, DIY culture and a belief that housing could change lives,
Find the space, support and connections to take your next steps at the St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre. People walk past every day. Some remember what it used to be. Most don’t know what’s inside now. St Matthew’s Community Enterprise
Cultural connection through cooking As Spring slowly stutters in, and the dark months give way to more daylight, Giroscope celebrated the culmination of Comfort Food Encounters (CFE), part of a wider project, our Out On The Tiles programme. During the winter months, seasonal illness
Giroscope’s flagship regeneration project, St Matthew’s Community Enterprise, was created to widen opportunities for our community and beyond. Now, through a new partnership with Colliderfest, Hull City Council, and the University of Hull, we are bringing hands-on science directly into
Welcome to our year-long anniversary programme 2026 marks punk’s 50th anniversary of rebellion, creativity and raw energy. This year we are celebrating 40 years of radical ideas, DIY spirit and neighbourhood renewal, with a year-long programme of creativity, discussions and
Origin stories, foxy social transformation and radical futures As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, Giroscope presents Giroscope 40: Lunch Plus, a lunchtime series bringing people, food and ideas together to reflect on four decades of community action and imagine
