Havering London has reached a major milestone for culture, creativity, and community life across the borough. After months of deep listening, research, and conversations with inspiring local people and organisations, we have officially established the founding members of the Community Venue Network (CVN).
By providing support to refresh spaces, expand opportunities, and ensure that every Havering resident can access meaningful cultural activity within 15 minutes of where they live, the CVN creates a powerful new network for connection, creativity, and community-led change.
Our Founding CVN Partners
We are delighted to introduce the 12 founding partner organisations who will work closely with us to deliver exciting new projects, opportunities, and events across Havering as we move into 2026:
- Appleby Gallery – Romford
- Fairkytes Arts Centre – Hornchurch
- Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association – Elm Park
- Havering Museum – Romford
- Hope Café – Romford
- Lumiere Cinema – Romford
- Mary Magdalene Church – North Ockendon
- My Place – Harold Hill
- Rainham ROYALS – Rainham
- Sapphire Jubilee Community Centre – Collier Row
- St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub – Hornchurch
- Thames Chase Forest Centre – Upminster
Each of these venues brings something unique — from arts and heritage to wellbeing, youth work, film, faith, nature, and grassroots community action. Together, they represent the rich diversity, creativity, and ambition that defines Havering.
The Journey Begins
On 28 November, we hosted the official CVN Kick-Off Meeting at Havering Museum. For the first time, partners came together in person to meet one another, share stories about their venues, explore the future of culture in Havering, and begin laying the foundations for what comes next.
Over the coming months, we will be sharing case studies, stories, and updates from across the network right here on the Havering London website — spotlighting the incredible work already happening and the exciting projects still to come.