In 2003, the Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust (LNTCDT) was established to save the Linskill Centre as a community facility for the future generations of North Tyneside. As a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation the Trust continues to develop and invest in the Linskill Centre and deliver community projects. The Trust now manages Royal Quays Community Centre and Battle Hill Multi-Use Centre with the objective of rejuvenating these community facilities. The Linskill Centre in North Shields provides a community facility to learn, socialise and engage in activities. Employing over 60 people the Linskill Centre now attracts over 160,000 visitors per year through its weekly activities programme, community groups, tenants, cafe, weddings and events. Under Linskill Trading Ltd the Trust operates a number of community businesses, based at the Linskill Centre, for the benefit of the local community with all surpluses reinvested back in to the Centre or community projects: Linskill Nursery This Ofsted registered nursery delivers childcare packages for babies to pre-school age in dedicated rooms, including access to a sensory room and outdoor learning facilities. Permanent Office Space Linskill is home to 20 permanent tenants including small businesses and charitable organisations, many of which provide services for the community. A range of office space is available at Linskill and Battle Hill centres on a short or long term basis. Venue Hire With ten meeting rooms, two conference halls, onsite catering, parking and a Customer Service Team the Linskill is an ideal veue option. Satellite sites at Royal Quays and Battle Hill also offer meeting room facilities in community settings. Weddings The Linskill Centre is licensed for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies. Catering Café 32 is open to Centre users and the general public from Monday to Saturday and can provide onsite catering for events and functions.
