Where Local ChangeGets Real

We don’t sit on the sidelines; we work alongside the people making change happen. Through hands-on community development, we support local organisations to grow from the ground up, strengthening their foundations, responding to real community needs, and building for the long term. We unlock funding that fuels progress, connecting groups to the right opportunities and helping turn ideas into sustainable action.

We invest in people as much as projects, supporting leadership at every level so individuals and organisations can lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. We champion local voices through advocacy, ensuring they’re heard where decisions are made, while creating events that spark ideas, build relationships, and open doors. Through meaningful corporate partnerships, we connect businesses with communities in ways that go far beyond traditional giving, unlocking skills, resources, and long-term commitment to create lasting impact across Hull and East Yorkshire

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The Vault Social Value Report 2025

A Year of Impact:The Vault 2025

The Vault plays a vital role in supporting communities across Hull and East Yorkshire, providing access to equipment that enables activity, connection, and opportunity. From grassroots groups to larger organisations, the service helps remove barriers and make more possible. These figures highlight the scale of that impact in 2025 — showing not just how much was borrowed, but how far that support reaches.


5,755

Items Borrowed

Supporting activity across communities every single week

463

Hull KR Community Trust items

Enough items borrowed to fill a block in the North Stand at Craven park

54

Pitch Lengths Covered

If items borrowed were laid end to end across the MKM Stadium

37

Humber Bridge Towers

If each item borrowed was a brick

Annual Impact Report · Bridlington · 2025

A Year of Incredible Impact

The Crown Building · Community-Led. People-Powered.


£1,911,551

Total Social Value Generated · 2025

SROI Ratio

£12.53

Net SPol: £11.53

Returned for every £1 invested in The Crown Building.

Social Return on Investment (SROI)

20+

High-impact projects delivered

£1.9M

Total social value created

7+

Community outcome areas

1,200+

People reached across Bridlington

4,800+

Volunteer hours contributed

35+

Community groups hosted

Where the Value is created

  • Strengthened sense of belonging and community cohesion
  • Support for women's safety and wellbeing
  • Improved personal security and confidence
  • Mental health benefits for new parents
  • Reduced social isolation and increased connections
  • Food security and wellbeing for local families
  • Access to life-changing services and organisations

This adds up to over £1.9 million in positive impact for people across Bridlington

Thank You

to everyone involved: community groups, volunteers, partners, and local residents. The Crown Building is a shining example of what community spaces can achieve when people come together.

Crown Community Hub

Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Impact Breakdown by Category

Community Cohesion 488k
Women's Safety & Wellbeing 374k
Mental Health Support 310k
Food Security 241k
Social Isolation 198k
Access to Services 148k
Personal Confidence 152k

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