HANLEY CROUCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

What HANLEY CROUCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED does

Hanley Crouch Community Association Limited is a UK registered charity (Charity No. 288337), established in 1972, that operates the Brickworks Community Centre in the Crouch Hill area of North London, serving residents across the London Boroughs of Islington and Haringey. The organisation runs a 1,000 square metre purpose-built facility — the largest community centre in Islington, opened in 2018 — delivering a multi-programme portfolio that includes a foodbank serving approximately 100 local households weekly, an After School Club, a nine-week Holiday Play Scheme, Stay & Play sessions for under-5s, an Over 50s Lunch Club, and a Health & Wellbeing programme featuring yoga, Pilates, dance and meditation. Beyond direct services, the centre operates as a shared venue for partner organisations (Centre 404, Palace for All, Blythwood Community Nursery, Buskerteers Choir, Special People, Rainbows/Brownies/Guides) and for regular bookings by local church congregations and community groups.

The business model combines institutional grant funding with donations and earned income from venue hire and service fees. Core funders include the National Lottery, Islington Council, City Bridge and Cripplegate, with supporting grants from the Arsenal Foundation and Islington Giving (£2,500 food fund grant). Donations are received via GoFundMe, PayPal, easyfundraising and the recurring 'Friends of Brickworks' scheme launched in 2023. Earned revenue comes from tiered venue hire (community vs non-community rates, with concession pricing for N4/N19 residents), childcare services priced at £5-£35 per day depending on residency and concession status, and modest per-session fees for health and wellbeing classes (typically £2-£10). A refundable £200 deposit is required for facility bookings.

The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn and is managed by Centre Manager Colin Adams with a core staff of approximately six supported by volunteers and play workers. It holds the Visible Standard accreditation (first London community centre to achieve this, in 2012), and its 2018 building won an international architecture award for design by Brady Mallalieu. No technology product, API, or proprietary platform is offered; the underlying technology stack is limited to standard calendar integrations (Google Calendar, iCal/Outlook), payment processors (GoFundMe, PayPal), and social media channels.

Name

HANLEY CROUCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Legal name

Hanley Crouch Community Association

Website

https://hanleycrouch.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Registered UK charity operating the Brickworks Community Centre in North London since 1972, delivering foodbank, childcare, elder care, health and wellbeing, and venue hire services to Islington and Haringey residents from a 1,000 sq m facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Community centre services
• Foodbank support
• Childcare programmes
• Elderly social activities
• Venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals and organisations, including GoFundMe campaigns and PayPal donations. The 'Friends of Brickworks' recurring donation scheme supports ongoing operations.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from National Lottery, Islington Council, City Bridge, Cripplegate, Arsenal Foundation, and Islington Giving. Provides financial stability for service delivery.
3. Facilities Hire: Revenue from hiring out rooms and spaces including main hall, meeting rooms, therapy rooms, kitchen, and Marie Heywood roof garden room. Rates vary by room type and community vs non-community status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hanley Crouch Community Association operates the Brickworks Community Centre, a 1,000 sq.m facility delivering direct community services including a weekly foodbank, childcare and play programmes (After School Club, Holiday Play Scheme, Stay & Play for under-5s), over-50s lunch and social activities, health and wellbeing classes, and facility hire of halls, meeting rooms, and therapy rooms to local groups. It is a registered charity (number 288337) reliant on donations, grants, and earned income from fees and venue hire.

Product overview

HANLEY CROUCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED operates the Brickworks Community Centre - a purpose-built 1,000 sq.m community facility that is the largest community centre in Islington. The centre functions as a unified service hub offering multiple interconnected programs: the Foodbank provides emergency food support; Stay & Play serves under-5s; the After School Club and Holiday Play Scheme serve children aged 4-11; Health & Wellbeing programs (yoga, pilates, dance, meditation) serve all ages; the Over 50s Lunch Club serves seniors; and Facilities Hire enables external groups to use the venue. Partner organizations including Blythwood Nursery, Centre 404, Palace for All, and Buskerteers Choir operate within the venue. The centre also runs the Friends of Brickworks membership program for regular donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brickworks Community Centre A purpose-built 1,000 sq.m community centre in Crouch Hill, North London - the largest in Islington. Provides a hub for community services including food support, children's activities, elderly care, health and wellbeing programmes, and venue hire for local residents and organisations.
• After School Club Childcare service running Monday to Friday from 3:15pm to 6:00pm for children aged 4-11. Offers creative activities, play, basketball, Lego, bouncy castle, and daily meals with fruit and vegetables. Standard rate £12/day with £5 concession for eligible families.
• Holiday Play Scheme Nine-week holiday programme for children aged 5-11 offering activities, trips to adventure playgrounds, parks, museums, and attractions. Provides healthy meals daily. Day rate is £30 for Islington residents and £35 for non-residents.
• Stay & Play Early years programme for under-5s running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. Activities include water and sand play, arts and crafts, storytelling, music, song and rhyme, outdoor games, and messy play. Sessions cost £2 each with a healthy snack provided.
• Foodbank Emergency food provision service open Wednesdays 12-3pm, supporting local residents with food parcels. Provides essential items including soup, pasta, rice, cereals, tinned foods, tea/coffee, and household supplies. Requires proof of address and income eligibility.
• Over 50s Lunch Club Friday programme for seniors featuring chair-based yoga at 10:45am followed by a three-course lunch at 1pm. Organises regular trips including days out and visits to Sadler's Wells. Part of the Weekenders programme.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme Range of fitness and wellness activities including yoga (Afrikan Flow, Ital Cubs children's yoga, Wisdom Stools chair yoga), dance classes (adult ballet, contemporary dance, line dance, jazz), pilates, tai chi, Zen meditation, counselling, and community gardening. Classes priced £5-10 per session.
• Facilities Hire Venue rental service offering spaces including Main Hall (up to 150 people), Marie Heywood Roof Garden Room (60 capacity), Meeting Room (25 people), Community Meeting Room (2-4 people), Therapy Room, and professional Kitchen. Discounted community rates available for N4/N19 postcodes.
• Rainbows/Brownies/Guides Girlguiding programme offering Rainbows (ages 4-7), Brownies (ages 7-10), Guides (ages 10-14), and Rangers (ages 14-18). Weekly meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings providing fun, friendship, and adventure activities.
• Bwill Sewing Class Weekly craft and dressmaking sessions at £10 per class, suitable for beginners. Runs Saturdays 11am-1pm.
• Friends of Brickworks Regular donation scheme supporting foodbank and vital services. Members receive access to Brickworks facilities, social events, and community tickets to Sadler's Wells.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 4,000 food parcels distributed to families in need
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• Sadler's WellssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering free dance classes at Brickworks with opportunities for performances at Sadler's Wells theatre.
• Centre 404supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharity using Brickworks facilities to provide learning disability support services. Regular weekly bookings.
• Palace for AllsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharity providing activities and support for children with disabilities using Brickworks venue for drop-in sessions and therapies.
• Blythwood Community NurserysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNursery providing early years care (aged 2-4) operating from Brickworks premises for over 15 years.
• Jeremy Corbyn MPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal MP and Board of Trustees member, providing advocacy and support for community issues.
• Special PeoplesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist service for children and young adults with special needs, using Brickworks for short-break service and activities.
• Brady Mallalieu ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the award-winning Brickworks building opened in 2018.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations): UK-wide membership body for the voluntary sector; comparable as a peer only at the sector infrastructure level rather than as a direct service competitor.
• London Community Foundation: Regional grantmaker funding community organisations across London; relevant as a comparable ecosystem participant and as a likely funder/contender for the same grant pools Brickworks accesses.

Direct peers

• Whittington Park Community Centre: Islington-based community centre providing a comparable mix of hall hire, children's activities, foodbank, and over-50s services to local residents; competes directly with Brickworks for the same funder and volunteer pool.
• Margins Project (Margins Homeless Charity): Islington-based foodbank and homelessness support charity; closest direct peer on the emergency food provision side of Brickworks' work.
• Age UK Islington: Local charity delivering lunch clubs, social activities and wellbeing services for over-50s in Islington; directly overlaps Brickworks' Over 50s Lunch Club and health & wellbeing offer.
• Caxton House Community Centre: Long-standing Islington community centre offering room hire, community programmes, youth and adult learning; overlaps with Brickworks on facilities hire and adult community programming in the same borough.
• The Peel Centre: North London community resource offering space hire, training and family services; comparable facilities hire and community programming model to Brickworks.
• Manor Gardens Centre: Islington charity combining health, wellbeing and community services for vulnerable residents; competes for overlapping funder relationships and overlapping health & wellbeing programming.
• Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre: Islington community centre providing children's services, older people's programmes, food support and venue hire; very similar multi-segment service portfolio to Brickworks.

Others

• Islington Giving: Islington-focused giving vehicle that already funds Brickworks' foodbank; included as an adjacent/funder-side comparable rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HanleyCrouch
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/hanley_crouch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanley-crouch-community-association-limited

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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