Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

What Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc. does

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc. (CNC) is a not-for-profit community organisation incorporated in Victoria, Australia, established in 1981 and operating from the Canterbury Community Precinct at 2 Kendall Street since March 2023, with additional programming at the Matlock Centre (15 Carinda Road) and Maling Heritage Centre (190A Canterbury Road). It delivers term-based courses, workshops, and social activities across categories including wellbeing and fitness (yoga, tai chi, Pilates, Zumba, strength training), creative arts, languages (French, Spanish), literature and technology, gardening and sustainability, children's programs (playgroups, school holiday workshops), and social groups. Supporting services include a community garden with leased plots, venue hire for community rooms and meeting spaces, and the 3126 Magazine, a quarterly community publication delivered free to 3,200 local households.

The organisation is governed by a volunteer Board of Management; daily operations are run by a small employed staff team of six (Centre Manager, Community Engagement, Administration and Finance) supported by volunteers. CNC does not operate proprietary technology, with the website built on Squarespace and bookings handled through the third-party SocialPlanet platform. Co-location partners within the Precinct include Canterbury Toy Library, Maternal and Child Health Centre, Canterbury Gardens Kindergarten, Playstation Occasional Care, Multicap, and local history groups.

Revenue is sourced from program and course fees, an annual membership fee of AUD $20, venue hire (including bonds of AUD $200-$500), and grant funding from the City of Boroondara and the Victorian State Government through the Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH). The organisation sits within Victoria's Neighbourhood House movement, which spans more than 400 houses serving over 200,000 Victorians per week; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

Legal name

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

Website

https://canterburync.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit community organisation in Canterbury, Victoria, offering courses, workshops, and social activities across fitness, arts, languages, and children's programs to local residents, funded through program fees, memberships, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services (Neighbourhood House)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community education programs
• Neighbourhood house services
• Venue hire services
• Community wellbeing programs
• Adult learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Canterbury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Program/Course Fees: Revenue from term-based courses and short workshops offered to the community. Fees vary by program type and duration.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of $20 to assist in day-to-day running of the Centre.
3. Venue Hire: Affordable and flexible spaces available for small businesses, community groups, and individuals. Includes community rooms, art room, kitchen, and meeting room.
4. Government Funding: Funding support from City of Boroondara and State government through Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit community organisation, founded in 1981 and located in Canterbury, Victoria, Australia. It delivers a broad range of courses, workshops, and programs covering wellbeing, fitness, languages, arts, and gardening, alongside venue hire, a community garden, and the 3126 community magazine, serving local residents of the City of Boroondara.

Product overview

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit community organisation offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services. The centre provides term-based courses and activities across categories including wellbeing & fitness (yoga, tai chi, pilates, zumba, strength training), creative arts (nature in art, upholstery), languages (French, Spanish), literature & technology (writing life, iPhone/iPad sessions), gardening & sustainability, and social groups. Supporting these programs are venue hire services for community rooms and meeting spaces, a community garden with allocated plots for residents, and 3126 Magazine—a quarterly community publication. The organisation operates from the Canterbury Community Precinct and relies on program income, membership fees, and funding support from the City of Boroondara and Victorian State government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Courses and Workshops Term-based courses and workshops covering wellbeing, fitness, languages, arts, and gardening, delivered at the Canterbury centre for local community members.
• Venue Hire Booking of the centre's internal rooms and halls for community groups, classes, and private functions.
• Community Garden Shared community garden space made available to local residents for gardening activities.
• 3126 Magazine Locally produced community magazine (titled 3126) covering local news, events, and centre activities for Canterbury residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 200,000+ Victorians weekly across 400+ neighbourhood houses

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sector ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization supporting community events and programs.
• Canterbury Toy LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Canterbury Community Precinct providing toy lending services to local families.
• Canterbury Maternal and Child Health CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Canterbury Community Precinct providing maternal and child health services.
• Canterbury Gardens KindergartencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Canterbury Community Precinct providing early childhood education.
• Playstation Occasional CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Canterbury Community Precinct providing occasional care services.
• MulticapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner in Canterbury Community Precinct providing disability support services.
• Canterbury History GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Canterbury Community Precinct preserving local history.
• Surrey Hills Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Canterbury Community Precinct preserving local history.
• Northern Bridge ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer bridge games at the Centre. Players must register directly with the club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canterburync

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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