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May 2024
Knaresborough community centre under new ownership
A community centre in Knaresborough is under new ownership.
Inspire Youth Yorkshire, a charity providing independent youth support in the Harrogate district, has taken over the former Balance Wellness Centre (Yorkshire Yoga) building and has created a community hub.
The centre on Halfpenny Close was taken over by the charity in the last few weeks after the Balance Wellness Centre struggled to recover after Covid. The space is now open as a fully accessible Hub for all ages.
The charity was established in 2019 and offers people aged 8-18 across the Harrogate and surrounding areas support and a chance to engage in activities.
The centre still houses the wellness centre but is focussing on youth provision. It has spaces for treatments, therapies and classes and wellness activities including Yoga, Tai Chi and Dance.
Jess Ward, CEO and founder of Inspire Youth Yorkshire, said:
The centre is free to attend with some activities charging a small fee to go towards the upkeep of the space. The charity relies on grants and funding from the local community.
Inspire Youth Yorkshire plans to develop their offering to open a senior youth club, martial arts, boxing and a sensory space.
Ms Ward began Inspire Youth Yorkshire after seeing the lack of provision for young people in the area. As a mother and part of the Knaresborough community she set out to provide what she felt the town was missing
Jess Ward CEO and founder of Inspire Youth Yorkshire
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