Hangleton Community Centre has lots of different functions and means something different to everyone who uses the building. It serves as a place to get information, advice, volunteer, relax and take part in a range of activities, so whatever your needs are, hopefully we will have something that will benefit you.

All our activities and services are aimed at improving your physical, social and mental wellbeing through your participation and involvement in them, which has been designed around local peoples needs.

The Centre is the first point of contact for a lot of residents looking for information or to raise issues that may be affecting them, their neighbourhood and the community in which they live. People are always surprised at what is available here and the level of help and information available. Even if we can't meet your needs or we do not have the skills or knowledge to help, we know or can help find someone who can.

Part of the reason the community centre is so successful, is due to the fact that it is home to a team of Community Workers including Community Development and Youth workers that support residents to achieve positive change in the local area through involvement in groups and activities where residents are able to have a stronger voice and learn skills which enable them to take positive action themselves.

You can find out more about services and activities here by visiting the Activities, Events pages

How we are run

Hangleton Community Centre is a charity run independently by Hangleton Community Association, a group of local residents who meet regularly to ensure the Centre operates safely and effectively. The trustees discuss issues which affect the building, the local area and local people, so that we can ensure the groups using the Centre and the community work team can tackle issues which do arise.
The trustees are supported by a Centre Manager and the Community Work team to ensure they can achieve this.

Having residents involved in running the building is an important part of ensuring the Centre is led by community need and not dictated by those detached from the local area. It allows us to respond to needs and changes in the community quickly and with actions that will achieve change.

The building is owned by Brighton & Hove City Council which is leased to the Hangleton Community Association on the understanding that the building remains for use by the public. Hangleton Community Association fundraises and ensure the centre remains well used to be able to run services and make sure the building is maintained to the necessary standards.

We are always looking for new trustees and ways to raise funds so if you want to get involved or have some ideas then please get in contact with us.