Archives for August 2019

We are delighted to welcome David to the HNCC community in his new role as one of our Trustees.

David is the Minister at the Pond Square Chapel (Highgate United Reformed Church). The Church is a key partner of the HNCC, hosting ‘Movers & Shakers’ for infants and carers on Wednesday mornings, and Thursday Lunch Club for people of all ages (See our full timetable for all our activities). David is also developing the new Hub 4 All project in partnership with the HNCC which has attracted national lottery funding.

With a strong sense of the importance of a truly caring community, David will bring experience and enthusiasm to the work of the HNCC, building on our local partnership approach, while helping to secure our future.

Find out more about David and our other Trustees.

Kentish Town City Farm is no stranger to public sector cuts. Threatened with closure, it has been fortunate to find new funding sources and remains a vibrant and much loved community resource.

The Highgate Newtown Community Centre outreach program is currently working with the Kentish Town City Farm to offer free woodwork sessions in a summer program for children.

One of the activities is learning how to use a jigsaw to cut out farmyard animal shapes in wood which are then decorated.

Supporting community projects like those at Kentish Town City Farm is a vital part of building strong and lasting partnerships. Working together provides the resources and activities our local community needs to grow and flourish.

Ricky and Jessica at the HNCC woodworking centre have been teaching kids new skills as they learn how to make Go Karts.

Making something fun from scratch like a Go Kart might seem hugely daunting at first, but with guidance and the right materials and tools, the participants impressed themselves with what they were able to build.

The HNCC provides a caring environment where young people can bond with each-other, breaking down barriers through direct, rather than screen-based interaction. The program provides a valuable model which could be replicated nationwide, building the confidence of young people as they gain both practical and social skills.

Huge thanks to Lady Gould’s Charity who have provided a new grant of £17,000 towards community lunch staffing costs. This leaves a shortfall of  around 25% to achieve full funding. In the current economic climate fundraising is a constant challenge. We are proud of our continued success and grateful to all our funders for their support, which enables us to continue to provide a rich variety of services so vital to our community.