Hub 2: We're Coming to You
Telscombe Civic Centre
We are delighted to confirm that Havens Community Hub CIC has been approved by Lewes District Council as one of the UKSPF Stakeholder organisations for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. With this we will be able to develop and deliver a Peacehaven Community Hub, following the success of the Havens Community Hub model based in Denton, and LDC has submitted their investment plan to the government for final approval.
The main goals of the project are:
To develop and deliver a central point for facilitating and increasing volunteering opportunities for individuals at local groups, causes and charities.
To provide a physical presence for the not-for-profit business support organisations.
In conjunction with the volunteering project, to support local charities, not-for-profit organisations and groups with practical hands-on advice, administration and peer-to-peer networking.
To improve access to advice and support services which benefit residents' health, finances and well-being.
Founded, Paula Woolven, says: "I'm delighted that Lewes District Council have recognised the ongoing impact of our project development work over the difficult pandemic period and trusted Havens Community Hub's reputation for 'finding a way or making a way' to invest in this exciting opportunity for Peacehaven's residents, charities and businesses."
During the last three years, Havens Community Hub CIC has developed three main projects to meet unmet community need - Havens Community Cars - a charity supporting over 500 residents with 25 volunteer drivers, Havens Food Cooperative - a food waste prevention project saving and redistributing over 1 ton of food from supermarkets per week and the Havens Happy Clubs - providing dementia-friendly stimulating activities for older people.
From April 2023, you will continue to find Havens Community Cars + Havens Food Cooperative at Havens Community Hub, 2a Thompson Road, Denton, BN9 0RS. You will find Havens Community Hub and it's new projects at Telscombe Civic Centre, Central Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7ES.