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Channing was co-founded in 1885 as a school where the daughters of Unitarian ministers could obtain a ‘first-class education.’ It is this Unitarian foundation that drives us to reach beyond the school gates to build a local network of partnerships, which will help to create a positive social and educational impact on the local community and our school.

If money is a worry, or you are finding it hard to get the help you need – don’t struggle alone.

Highgate Newtown Community Partners have benefitted enormously from working with local churches including St Anne’s, St Mary’s, the United Reformed Church in Pond Square and St Michael’s, as well as local schools such as Brookfield Primary School and Channing School.

Our after school clubs support struggling children and teenagers by offering further education to improve their life chances. Many local families cannot afford these opportunities, and without support for these classes, this education cannot take place.

We’re delighted to announce John Lyons Charity has agreed to unlock £90,000 in new funding over three years to support our team. Their support helps protect much-needed services for local residents.

Also, through the London Community Foundation, Peabody Housing has promised £30,000 in support of a new Under-Five Stay and Play in Harringay and Islington.

To our funders, thank you for your support to HNCP.

We’re open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day!

Christmas Day
Being alone at Christmas for many can be upsetting and uncomfortable. Many people may have lost loved ones or simply have no family close to home.

In our new stunning Community Hall, a lunch will be provided for 150 people from the local community on Christmas Day, with our caring staff and volunteers on hand to ensure all have a fabulous day.

Boxing Day
A range of children’s entertainers will join us for a fun morning.
For more information on upcoming events, our new building or to volunteer over Christmas, get in touch.

The 17th of December was a special day for the Highgate community. GEM – Camden Council’s main mechanical and electrical contractor – teamed up with Highgate Newtown Community Partners to put on a three-course Christmas dinner for the community.

Tables were neatly laid with Christmas treats and GEM goodie bags for each person, and each resident enjoyed a starter, followed by a main with all the trimmings and finishing with a delicious dessert. Laughter and happiness were at the forefront of the event, with live music, entertainment and raffle prizes for all to enjoy.

Natasha Sterling Resident Liaison Officer at GEM stated,
“We were so moved by new Highgate Newtown Community partner and what they are doing for the elderly residents. It was a pleasure to be part of such a fun day and seeing residents enjoying the festive season with their friends whilst having the opportunity to meet new residents within the community. Christmas can be a lonely time for some, the Christmas dinner was a remarkable highlight for the season”.

By working with Highgate Newtown Community Partners, GEM helps make a difference to the lives of older people living alone, not just during the Christmas season, but for the rest of the year too. Gathering residents of the Highgate community together for events like the Christmas Dinner helps foster a strong sense of diversity, and GEM looks forward to rolling out more inclusive events throughout 2022.

“We wanted to do our bit to make a difference and help a local charity provide good memories over the festive season to the residents. Some people may feel lonely at Christmas since Christmas is portrayed as being about families coming together and we wanted to bring the elderly together to enjoy Christmas”. Keith Harris Director

Positive Futures is an employment project at HNCP for people who are either out of work or in low-paid or insecure work.

We aim to help people achieve employment that grows with their life and moves them away from insecure contracts and low wages. Our project welcomes those who are often excluded from employment, such as people with criminal records, people from BAME communities, people living with disabilities or long-term health conditions and those who speak English as a second language.

We offer a mix of 1:1 support and workshops to help people think about longer-term work and support them to take steps to secure ‘better work’. We support participants in their search for training and employment opportunities, help with applications and interviews and support them through the first few weeks of work or training where possible. We also ensure that those living on lower pay maximise their current income by claiming the full amount they are entitled to in state benefits and fuel poverty grants, etc.

For this pilot, we will register ten people who are:

• Unemployed or in jobs that are either on zero-hour contracts or low-wages that qualify for in-work benefits such as Universal Credit, housing benefit, etc.
• Keen to explore options for securing longer-term, better paid, secure work with prospects for growth

We welcome referrals from local schools and organisations to ensure we reach those who will benefit the most from the programme.

Through our partnership with local churches in Camden, we’ll help support those in crisis and those struggling to make ends meet by providing our essential food box.

Opening Autumn 2022