News

It has been a busy year with changing needs in the community due to covid and our redevelopment underway.

Our annual report is available to view or download now

The 2021 kids summer camp in partnership with Brookfield School is proving to be a great success with the children. One even went so far as to say the first day was ‘the best day of my life’!

Early activities included writing plays, designing a theme park (with some fun math assistance) and launching ‘rockets’.

The location has met with general approval with the children impressed by the size of the buildings, the massive gym and the beautiful green playing spaces.

On the 22nd July as part of an end of term party, Spitalfields Hackney City Farm brought along some farm animals for the benefit of Highgate Newtown Community Centre Under 5’s, who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of meeting them.

A Brazilian musician was also present to sing and play the guitar during this fun session.

Parent/Carer feedback was amazing and there were smiles all round from the little ones as well as the grown ups. Over 120 adults and children came along in total. Two sessions were necessary to accommodate everyone.

A big thank you to everyone who made this event possible including Andrew, the whole HNCC and Hackney City Farm staff and our funders.

Starting on Sunday the 24th of June.

If you have a June birthday this is your party. Come to the HNCC and celebrate with others who have birthdays in the same month. The celebration may be about birthdays, but the party is for everyone! A special afternoon for our very valued service users.

This is the first month for this new initiative. Birthday Tea Parties will be running on the last Sunday of each month from now on.

If you would like more information about Birthday Tea Parties, please do get in touch with Larraine.

Revah.larraine@outlook.com, 0207 272 7201

We are delighted to announce that the HNCC has been awarded a grant of £13,000 from the Independent Age Grants Fund to support us in re-establishing our face-to-face services for older people.

Independent Age are making a fantastic contribution to our work with senior citizens which will benefit many people in our community through the range of services available to this age group.

Check out our activities page to see the full range of our offerings.

As our community partnership with Channing School flourishes a range of new ideas and projects are being developed. 

HNCC is delighted to have the support of the school in educational initiatives, Meals-on-Wheels and events. 

This partnership enriches our services and serves to support our mutual goal of stronger communities and deeper relationships. 

Two examples of content produced by Channing pupils for under 5’s are below.

Opening on May the 25th we are delighted to announce a new partnership with St Michael’s Church, Highgate.

The Wellness Café is for everyone on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9:30am and 4pm.

Drop in for activities, refreshments, lunch (between 12 and 2) see friends and meet new people.

Read more about this service on the Wellness Café activities page

We are delighted to welcome Tomi Ayodeji as our latest Trustee.

Tomi is experienced in the non-profit sector and has worked with the NHS and in Higher Education. She also works with individuals making career transitions. Many will know her from St Michael’s Church, Highgate where her husband is the Vicar.

Find out more about Tomi on our Trustees page.