Hart Neighbourhood Centre
In October 2008, Hart Neighbourhood Centre (HNC) officially became an independent Charity. The aim is to serve the district of Hart to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions. Bringing together the community, the local authority, voluntary and other organisations.
Since opening in September 2005 the HNC have piloted various support and advice groups, some of our most successful being Taking Steps, a support group for those who have experienced domestic abuse; Junction 5 who provide free money advice and support; Sunshine and Showers, supporting those who experience depression and/or anxiety and the Local Councillor surgery, where residents can speak with Local District and County Councillors at a drop in facility.
The HNC is also accredited by Natural England to be a Healthy walk scheme provider which is part of the ‘Walking the way to Health Initiative’. 2 successful walks are currently run in Hook and Odiham. Health walks are aimed at people who would like to walk at a gentle pace in a safe and social setting.
Another project is the management of ‘Get With’ a multi agency youth diversion project that has successfully run in Hook during the school summer holidays for the past 2 years. ‘Get With’ is a free scheme open to all 11 – 16 year olds from Hart to come along and receive different positive experiences, trying things they may not have tried before in the hope of motivating and encouraging them to have aspirations.
The board of trustees includes representatives from Hampshire Constabulary, Hart District Council, Hart Parish Councils and Hart Voluntary Action.
For more information and details of whats on, visit www.hartnc.org.