b'WELCOMEA MESSAGE FROM A MESSAGE FROM A MESSAGE FROMWILL THOMPSON, PLINTHTHE MERCERS COMPANY COUNCILLOR At Plinth, we are proud to supportOur Older People & Housing andANNA WRIGHT HNCP in their mission to createChurch & Communities funding a stronger, more connectedprogrammes aim to create positiveAs a Labour Councillor for community. Our collaborationchange so that everyone hasHighgate, I am always grateful that centres on implementing anthe chance to lead fulfilling lives.we benefit from the presence of innovative club card systemTheir focus is on building strongerHNCP here at the heart of our local that will transform how HNCPcommunities, supporting familiescommunity. HNCP offer a wide engages with their community andand carers and older people facingrange of activities and support understands their impact. loneliness and poverty, to liveacross many local sites, and the healthy, connected lives.partnership teams are always The club card system servesSince 2019, we have supported twowilling to try new ideas and explore as the cornerstone of HNCPskey HNCP initiatives. The Wellnessnew opportunities that can benefit new community centre, allowingCaf, offering affordable, healthylocal people. Whether its the Covid members to seamlessly accesslunches six days a week for olderepidemic or the cost-of-living crisis, services while feeling part ofpeople in the community, alongsideHNCP has been here for those something bigger. When membersthemed events that providewho need them - always ready to scan their cards to enter theopportunities to form friendshipsstep up to the challenges, including building or join activities, theyre notand explore new hobbies. managing to deliver services in just checking intheyre helpingan increasingly difficult financial build a detailed picture of howFunding has also enabled theenvironment. the community uses and benefitsdelivery of mentoring, training from HNCPs services. The cardsand support services for refugeeI believe that HNCP represent also provide access to discountscommunities locally and acrossall that is best about Camdens and free services for those inCamden, helping to build andvoluntary and community sector. need, ensuring the centre remainsstrengthen community relationshipsIts only through partnerships such accessible to everyone.and a sense of belonging, withas this that Camden can deliver on support continuing through to 2028.our ambitions to be a place where Were excited to be part of HNCPseveryone can start well, live well journey as they use these tools toWe are proud to support HNCP andand age well. Its a privilege to work build an even stronger community hub. remain committed to supportingwith Andrew and his team and I their team in delivering impactful,congratulate them for all they have people-centred services thatachieved this year. strengthen the community. (208,391 funding awarded since 2019 from The Charity of Sir Richard Whittington, of which the Mercers Company is trustee). Ann Wynne,Grants Programme ManagerWill Thompson,PlinthCouncillor Anna Wright,Trustee to The Charity of Sir Richard Whittington Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social CareLabour Councillor for Highgate04 HNCP IMPACT REPORT 2020 - 2024 London Borough of Camden'