Our Community

Havelock has many wonderful supporters. Both individuals and companies help with tasks to keep the centre running efficiently. See more below

Havelock Community Centre would not be possible without the incredible support of local businesses and organisations. From building and maintenance work, to generous donations of funds, hygiene products, materials, time and expertise, our supporters play a vital role in keeping the centre running and welcoming for everyone. While we have highlighted some of our key partners here, we are deeply grateful to the many other companies and individuals who continue to support Havelock in so many ways. Your kindness, commitment and community spirit make a real difference - thank you for helping us support our community.

A yellow rose growing next to a wooden garden fence with green leaves.

THANK YOU!

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to CBS for their ongoing support of our community centre. Their work has helped us maintain and improve a welcoming, safe space for everyone who uses the building, from day-to-day essentials like fixing toilets to completing larger projects funded by the National Lottery, including the new astro turf and the new hall floor.

Everything has been completed to a high standard, and their friendly team and clear communication have made a real difference throughout. Their support helps ensure our centre remains a positive, accessible space for local people and we are very grateful for the part they play in supporting our community.

Work underway in The Bennett Hall at Havelock with Commercial Building Solutions installing new flooring with brown flooring, white walls, colorful lockers at the back, chairs on the right, a fan, and some equipment.

Our Garden having a makeover thanks to National Lottery funding- new astro turf in coming a red wheelbarrow, green bushes, a tree, a wooden fence, and a building with large glass sliding doors.

Construction materials, including rolled black roofing felt with moss, on a black metal stand outside the Havelock Community Centre building. The building features a red brick section, a brown wooden section, and a white section with signage, hosted under a partly cloudy sky.

Empty room with wooden flooring, white walls, windows high on the sloped ceiling, lockers on the back wall, and some chairs and cleaning supplies on the right side.

Backyard with artificial grass, bushes, a wooden fence, and a modern building with large windows and a sliding glass door.

A big thank you to Daz from Morrisons for the continued support of our community centre. Through regular reception visits and generous donations of hygiene products, this support helps us meet everyday needs and make a real difference to people in our community.

We’re very grateful for the time, kindness and commitment shown and for the positive impact this support has for those who rely on our services.

An man with glasses and a beard, wearing a gry shirt and a black vest that says 'Morrisons,' standing behind a counter with a large box of groceries in a store or cafe. The background shows chairs, a door, and a wall with fire extinguishers and fire alarm equipment.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Neil and his team at Great Western Railway for their incredible support of our community and the wide range of activities they help make possible.

From donating hygiene products and becoming a collection point for The Hygiene Bank Portsmouth, to supporting our events and groups with Easter eggs, prizes and gifts, their involvement has made a real difference. They have also helped bring special moments to life for local families, including welcoming Father Christmas to our Christmas Market and supporting our free Stay and Play sessions.

We are also proud to support Great Western Railway’s Bra Bank collections by acting as a local drop-off point. Their continued generosity, enthusiasm and community spirit have had a meaningful impact on the people who use our centre, and we are extremely grateful for their ongoing support.

A group of four people, dressed as Santa Claus and elves, posing with two children on a holiday-themed sofa in a decorated room with a Christmas tree, stockings, and festive decorations.

Three people standing in front of a wall with large metallic letters that read 'GWE.'

A huge thank you to Gemma from Tesco for the ongoing support of our community centre. This has included supporting the setup of our free children’s Stay and Play sessions, funded through a £5,000 Tesco Stronger Starts grant, which has helped create a welcoming space for families in our community.

We’re also very grateful for Tesco’s donations to Hygiene Bank Portsmouth, as well as support with other practical items such as kettles for the centre and raffle prizes for our community events. All of this support helps us respond to local needs and bring people together, and we truly appreciate the continued generosity and commitment shown.

Three boxes of Russell Hobbs electric kettle placed on a windowsill in front of a sunny window with a view of trees and houses outside.

Two women standing behind a shopping cart filled with boxes at a store, smiling for the camera.

We would like to say a big thank you to the Boden Group, and their sub-contractor North Point, for supporting Havelock through their CSR project. Their help with maintenance around the building has made a real difference, helping us keep the centre safe, welcoming and well cared for for everyone who uses it.

We’re very grateful for their time, support and commitment to our community.

A backyard with green lawn, potted plants, a wooden fence, and a brick house with two windows and satellite dish.

A huge thank you to Matilde and Ainsley from the Fawcett Road Greening Group for everything you do to support the centre. By keeping the front area clear and looking after our planters, you help make the building more welcoming and pleasant for everyone who visits.

We really appreciate your ongoing care and commitment to our local environment and community.

Volunteer Fawcett Road Greening group smiling while gardening outside, planting green plants in a flower bed using gardening tools, with bright decorations and a sign in the background.

Volunteer form Fawcett Road Greening group with glasses, a black beanie, and a blue jacket planting or tending to plants in a small outdoor garden bed next to a white wall with a brick building in the background.