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
Before the houses, before the politics, there was sound. For Martin Newman and Robert Amesbury, both founding members of Giroscope, the early days on Wellsted Street were pretty lively. They came with a soundtrack: punk, reggae, soul. The Dead Kennedys,
Giroscope is offering an opportunity to become a Trainee Housing Officer. This is a hands-on role based in the neighbourhood, working with real people and real situations. It’s a way into housing and community work, and a chance to be
How Sycamore Gardening is creating pathways into work and improving neighbourhoods along the way. At Giroscope, we believe that better neighbourhoods are built through practical action: restoring homes, creating opportunities and supporting people to move forward. Sycamore Gardening is a
10 weeks building skills, confidence and new opportunities in the kitchen Today Jamie, Joe, Mike and Shane completed their 10-week Cooking Course, and to celebrate, they chose what was on the menu… burgers. Amid bites of juicy burgers, they reflected
