A mobile support service for Cumberland's families and young people has been launched.
Hub2U takes Cumberland Council's resources to people who need them in neighbourhoods across the area.
Our Social Impact Multiplied programme and organisations in our Decommissioning Delivery Partnership are among partners who helped make the initiative a reality.
Euan Hutton, Sellafield Ltd's chief executive officer, was among the VIPs who helped launch the service at a family fun day at Whitehaven Harbour.
Tracey West, Sellafield Ltd's senior social impact manager, said:
Working with the council to contribute funding and resource has been key to the successful delivery of this project.
Our social impact programme ensures our supply chain is aligned to local priorities enabling them to focus on an impactful project that is based on local need.
Barry Pilkington, framework manager in the Decommissioning Delivery Partnership, added:
The partnership is committed to making a positive impact in our local community.
We worked with Cumberland to develop this project so all the partners can contribute to leaving a legacy after our current contract at Sellafield comes to an end.
We look forward to supporting the rollout of the programme going forward.
Hub2U also received support from Stagecoach, who donated the bus and carried out a refit, and Copeland Community Fund.
Councillor Emma Williamson, executive member for children's and family wellbeing and housing at Cumberland Council, said:
Supporting Cumberland's families and improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
It's incredibly exciting to see the bus unveiled. By bringing services directly into communities, we're making it easier than ever for families to access the right support, exactly when and where they need it.
Hub2U will provide:
- Support for families, including early years guidance and resources for teenagers and young adults
- Themed sessions and targeted programmes in schools and community locations covering topics such as emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and staying safe
- A partnership approach bringing together multiple local agencies to provide holistic support for families.
The launch event allowed people to explore the bus, find out more about the services on offer, and meet the team behind the project.
Activities include inflatable football penalty shootout, face painting, and advice stalls from local service providers.
Hub2U will now begin visiting schools, community spaces, events, and rural areas.
