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Bridlington Hosts Hope Hack Event

Jonathan Evison with delegates at the Hope Hack event

The Humber Violence Prevention Partnership's recent Hope Hack event at Bridlington Spa saw a turnout of over 100 young people from the East Riding.

Over the last two years, the Hope Collective has organised a series of Hope Hack events across the country. The Hope Collective was inspired by the late Damilola Taylor, a 10 year-old boy who expressed his hope to make  a difference before his tragic passing in 2000.

The day-long workshop aimed to provide a platform for young people aged 15-25 to express their aspirations for the future and address issues affecting their lives and communities. The event involved collaborative discussions and solution-based activities, focusing on the participants' perspectives and ideas.

The Bridlington Spa event began with an address by Abdu Abubakar, now associated with the Tigers Trust, a charity partnered with Hull City FC, who shared his journey of hope after seeking refuge in the UK from Eritrea in 2015.

The day also included an activity led by the Hull FC Community Foundation, and presentations by the young people, which featured poetry readings and theatrical performances.

Speaking about the event, Marie Morgan, the Hope Hack Project Lead, said:

"I extend my thanks to all the young participants and facilitators for their enthusiastic engagement. Witnessing everyone actively participating in the discussions was truly inspiring. The compelling presentations and valuable feedback generated will significantly contribute to our ongoing efforts to prevent violence in the Humber Region."

Participants at the event said:

    “The event was insightful, fun and enjoyable and I’d definitely love to take part in something like this again!”

    “The event was really interesting, and I feel like I’ve had chance to share my opinions here.”

The event ended with closing remarks from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Evison.

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