Disability Equality (nw) Community Hub is located at
23, Sedgwick Street, Preston PR1 1TP.
At our official opening in May 2025 we discussed access in the Hub and asked those attending what they would like us to change and what facilities they would like in the Hub.
We asked, you told us and we listened – we have had extensive work done to offer a fully accessible community venue, including a Casual Café area, opening 5 days a week: 9.30am to 4pm Monday through to Friday.
People are welcome drop in during these times to join our events and activities, to access up to date information and advice, to access support from staff in our other services or to simply use this wonderful new facility.
Blue Badge parking available adjacent to building on Sedgwick street and on ? Street. Other on street parking available nearby and paid parking in the Noor Mosque carpark opposite on St Pauls Road.
Our community hub is also available for hire including smaller spaces as required.
To enquire about hiring please contact beth@disability-equality.org.uk or visit https://disability-equality.org.uk/services/room-hire/ or telephone 01772 558863.
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE, TOILETS and RECEPTION AREA
Fully accessible entrance leading from our yarden (yard/garden) via gated entrance.
Entrance leads into hallway with access to toilets and reception. Double fire doors newly fitted to hall entrance with café and kitchen areas.
Purpose built accessible hatch installed in reception to help meet and greet visitors and redesigned accessible toilet door now opening outward to give extra space. Accessible toilet not fitted with a visual and audio alarm fitted in case of emergency.
MAIN HALL – LESLEY FINLEY ROOM (with seating for 100 people and standing 200-250 people).
Once through the double doors into the main hall (Lesley Finley Room), you’ll discover our vibrant noticeboard filled with upcoming events and activities, alongside our welcoming pop-up shop stocked with gifts, accessibility equipment and exciting raffle prizes.
The ground floor and main hall has been painted throughout (thanks goes out to volunteers and external services including donation of lots of paint from Crown Decorating Centre in Blackburn).
There is room for 100 seated people and 200 – 250 standing with a selection of tables available. Full wireless internet connection.
Bluetooth Public Address System fitted with concealed ceiling speakers with 4 zones including separate zone for café. There is also a large screen TV for use when doing presentations or online meetings. Either connect your laptop or use in house computer.
CASUAL CAFÉ and KITCHEN
Our Casual Café is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am–4pm, serving biscuits, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. It’s a welcoming space to chat and catch up with friends, unwind with a book from our selection, or even enjoy some time on the PlayStation.
Kitchen consists of sink and drainer for utensils and equipment washing. A dishwasher, freezer and fridge. We have a pie/food heater, slow cookers and soup tureen as well as hot water dispenser and kettles. Extra worktop fitted with a separate sink for hand washing and we have installed lockable rollers for the serving hatches.
SMALLER SPACES and BREAK OUT AREAS.
Small meeting space available with table and chairs for up to 10 people. Full wireless internet connection.
Need a little peace and quiet? Our Quiet Zone is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy full Wi-Fi access, along with colouring sheets and quizzes to help you unwind
ENTRANCE GATE and YARDEN.
Through the gated entrance, you’ll find our yard/garden (“yarden”) — a real suntrap in the summertime and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a seat on our new bench, kindly crafted by Dig In Preston (a community of Blue Light and Military personnel) and unwind with a cup of tea, of course.
Plants from Lets grow Preston We have created a greener, more vibrant space for everyone to enjoy.
Fruit trees through Community Orchard Grant Scheme with help Friends of Miller and Avenham parks and also a huge thank you to Let’s Grow Preston for providing the plants — together, we’re growing something truly special for our community!
Plants from Lets grow Preston We have created a greener, more vibrant space for everyone to enjoy.
Fruit trees through Community Orchard Grant Scheme with help Friends of Miller and Avenham parks and also a huge thank you to Let’s Grow Preston for providing the plants — together, we’re growing something truly special for our community!
