We have operated as a local community centre for 42 years, providing services to the local community in North Islington.
One of our aims is to serve the span of ages within the community, from young families to the elderly:
Early years Hub
Childminders drop in, Stay and Play for under 5’s - over 5000 visits per year.
Nursery for 2 year olds providing free, high quality care for lower income families.
After school and holiday play scheme – these accessible schemes support working parents.
160 children per week for after school and enrichment classes
144 at holiday play schemes
Over 60s lunch club
5 days p/wk, 50 wks p/yr with transport for less physically able members.
100+ registered members. There were 4000 freshly-cooked, healthy three course lunches served last year. Activities include exercise class, PAT visits, board games, music and art sessions.
Community Café
Provides a wide range of healthy food options for our lunch club and the local community The prices are lower than commercial cafes and they also provide catering for hall hirers and our fundraising events.
More than 700 use the community centre every week.
We run the services listed above -Over 60's lunch Club, after school and holiday playy scheme and under 5's hub. In addition we continue to expand the range of activities guaranteeing a range of free or accessibly priced activities.
Activities
We rent out halls for classes for all ages, many are exercise and wellbeing focussed. Eg capoeira for toddlers, children and adults, Tai Chi for children and adults, yoga and pilates.
The Big Day Out is our annual free event in Whittington Park. The day is for the whole community and features tasters of classes offered at the centre, stalls and entertainment It promotes strong community cohesion and enjoyment by varied members of the community of Whittington Park.
We are currently fundraising for our major building project and running a series of community fundraisers.
Activities
We rent out halls for classes for all ages, many are exercise and wellbeing focussed. Eg capoeira for toddlers, children and adults, Tai Chi for children and adults, yoga and pilates.
The Big Day Out is our annual free event in Whittington Park. The day is for the whole community and features tasters of classes offered at the centre, stalls and entertainment It promotes strong community cohesion and enjoyment by varied members of the community of Whittington Park.
We are currently fundraising for our major building project and running a series of community fundraisers.
