Wholesaler James Hall & Co. Ltd will be a founder patron of Preston’s new Vault Youth Zone which is set to open later this year.
The Youth Zone will be located on the corner of Crooked Lane and Tithebarn Street and will offer first class facilities, opportunities and support for Preston’s young people.
It will be open to young people aged between eight and 19, seven days a week, for just £5 membership per year and 50p a visit. Members of the community with additional needs will be able to utilise its state-of-the-art facilities up to the age of 25.
The Youth Zone will have over 20 activities, including an indoor climbing wall, a sports hall with four courts, a fully equipped gym, a dance and drama studio, and a 3G kick pitch.
Also, within its fantastic range of facilities will be a Maker Zone where young people can work with 3D printers, a training kitchen, a music room with recording studio, an arts and crafts room, and an enterprise and employability suite.
Supporting this will be trained youth workers and dedicated volunteers will be available seven days a week to offer guidance and support to help Preston’s young people to thrive. It will create permanent full and part-time jobs, as well as volunteering opportunities.
James Hall & Co. Ltd is SPAR UK’s primary retailer, wholesaler, and distributor for the North of England, with its SPAR Distribution Centre based at Bowland View just off the M6.
Andrew Hall, Joint Managing Director of James Hall & Co. Ltd, said, “We are based in Preston, and when the opportunity arises, we like to support the local community and have done so many times in different ways over the years.
“I was particularly enthused to hear the opportunities that the new Vault Youth Zone in Preston will provide the city’s young people. It truly is going to be an outstanding facility that will be accessible at an affordable level in a challenging economic environment.
“We are very proud to be a Founder Patron, and we are looking forward to the Youth Zone opening its doors to the community later this year.”
Tim Jacques, CEO of Vault Youth Zone, welcomed the support from Andrew, and James Hall & Co. Ltd. He said: “We are delighted to have James Hall and Co. Ltd join us as Founder Patrons of Vault Youth Zone.
“They are an organisation with such a strong reputation and long-established history in Preston and their commitment is a significant boost to us as we move tantalisingly close to opening the doors of Vault.
“James Hall & Co. Ltd's support will enable a direct and visible impact on the city's young people, facilitating life enhancing opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment for thousands of young Prestonians.”