Welcome to our centre!
The St Augustine's Centre was opened formally in 1989. For approximately 20 years before this, it was a playgroup and provided ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.
The Centre is a church-based voluntary organisation, reliant upon grants and donations. We value and respect all members of the community as individuals and we are open to all. The Centre is based in an area of great religious and ethnic diversity and where there is also a high degree of deprivation. We aim to encourage integration between the various groups.
We provide a range of activities and resources in a caring environment. These include child-care, adult education, community support, advice and guidance. We always welcome volunteers to work in all aspects of the Centre's activities.
The Centre is a church-based voluntary organisation, reliant upon grants and donations. We value and respect all members of the community as individuals and we are open to all. The Centre is based in an area of great religious and ethnic diversity and where there is also a high degree of deprivation. We aim to encourage integration between the various groups.
We provide a range of activities and resources in a caring environment. These include child-care, adult education, community support, advice and guidance. We always welcome volunteers to work in all aspects of the Centre's activities.
The Centre is successful because we adapt to the changing circumstances of the local community and try to provide what is wanted and needed.
We have links with various community organisations such as Sure Start, St Augustine's Junior and Infant School and the WEA (Workers' Educational Association).
In December 1999, we were awarded the Duke of York's Community Initiative Charter in recognition of the excellence of our work.
In 2007, we were also awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
We have links with various community organisations such as Sure Start, St Augustine's Junior and Infant School and the WEA (Workers' Educational Association).
In December 1999, we were awarded the Duke of York's Community Initiative Charter in recognition of the excellence of our work.
In 2007, we were also awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.