A Great Win For Goodwin In The BURA Awards

The BURA Charitable Trust today announced the winners of its Awards for Community Inspired Regeneration 2006, and Hull's own Goodwin Development Trust has been selected as overall winner in category A, 'schemes with full-time paid employees'. Sponsored by Communities and Local Government, these awards are a celebration of communities that have identified and tackled issues in their neighbourhoods and in doing so, have improved the quality of life of local people.

Around 170 project entries were assessed this year but only nine outstanding projects from across the UK have been selected for recognition. As category winner this is an achievement that the Directors/Trustees of Goodwin Development Trust who are residents of the Thornton Estate are proud of. Dee Priestley, Chair of the Board of Directors/Trustees commented on the announcement: 'We are delighted with announcement of the Award. This is great news for Goodwin Development Trust and will help to raise the profile of Thornton Estate, The Octagon and what this community has achieved over the passed 13 years.

Goodwin was set up as a charitable organisation in 1994 by residents of the Thornton Estate in Hull who wanted to improve their quality of life and the services available on their estate.

'From this catalyst of community spirit and entrepreneurial drive has grown an organisation that now employs over 300 people throughout Hull, and is involved in many community projects. However, we won't be resting on our laurels. There is still much that can be done to improve the quality of life for the residents of Thornton.' Speaking on behalf of the Directors/Trustees Dee added 'As our home and the base for Goodwin Development Trust the heart of Goodwin is the Thornton Estate and we will continue to focus on doing the best we can for our community.'

Leader of the council Carl Minns said 'This is good news for the Goodwin Development Trust and good news for the city. What this award actually means in practice is that the residents of the Thornton estate are getting a better deal thanks to the hard work of local residents.'

Speaking on behalf of Communities and Local Government, the scheme's sponsors, Liveability Minister Baroness Andrews said: 'These awards go hand in hand with the work to which we are committed in government. Promoting community led action enhances the quality of neighbourhoods for local people. All the projects recognised by BURA are excellent examples of how creative and innovative communities can improve and make a real difference to places and communities. My hope is that the work doesn't stop here, and these groups continue to take pride in where they live and inspire others do to so, so helping to create a sustainable future for all.'

This accolade follows on from the success of Goodwin's flagship building, The Octagon, as highly commended in the National RICS Awards and as a finalist in the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards.

Further information and additional images available from Andrea Beer, Marketing Manager on 01482 594343 or 07969 862667 email abeer@goodwin-centre.org. More information can be found at www.communities.gov.uk For further information on other Award winners or the Awards Ceremony, please contact the BURA office: BURA 63-66 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8LE Tel 0800 0181 260 Email . Website www.bura.org.uk Photograph of Dee Priestley provided courtesy of Hull Daily Mail Publications Limited.

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