Working for change

We work to alleviate the effects of disadvantage, deprivation and social exclusion through imaginative projects that support, enable and develop people and organisations in the local community.

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Our Projects

Voluntary Sector Support

The Rainbow Centre supports voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises across Harlow through a range of infrastructure support services and practical facilities.

Community Builder

Our Community Builder programme works with communities across Harlow to identify issues which matter to them and co-develop solutions.

Community Hub

Working in partnership to offer a wide range of services to residents in crisis situations and information on community and physical activities and access to volunteering.

Youth Project

Our work with young people focuses on building opportunities for those at risk of exclusion, gangs, violence, and anti-social behaviour through access to positive community activities.

Our Health Matters

Through the Our Health Matters project we connect people with essential healthcare services, and empower them to make positive changes to improve their quality of life.

Dementia Project

We aim to make Harlow a Dementia Friendly place to live and work, we all have a part to play in making that happen.

Sport England Place Partnership

The Place Partnership Expansion (PPE) is an exciting programme launched by Sport England to revitalise local communities through physical activity, movement and sport.

1,489

Retired and semi-retired residents enjoyed clubs and activities

4,490

Households supported and connected with local services through the Community Hub

700

Young people reconnected with education, positive role models and activities

238

Organisations provided with guidance and advice