The Haringey Community Expo 2023 brought together Haringey’s residents and voluntary sector organisations on Friday 1 December 2023 in a day filled with excitement at the Tottenham Green Pools & Fitness Centre. More than 250 people joined the event to foster connections and discover the wealth of services available within the local community.

The Haringey Community Expo, organised by the Bridge Renewal Trust in partnership with Haringey Council, acknowledges and celebrates the impact of the local Voluntary and Community Sector. From the bustling stalls, where participants explored over 70 local projects and services, to the thought-provoking Panel Discussion on Culture & Creativity – every moment was filled with opportunities for connection and collaboration.

The panel was a great opportunity to gain insights from community members, including:

• Jess Crowe - Director of Culture, Strategy & Engagement at Haringey Council
• Keneth Olumuyiwa Tharp - Joint Assistant Director of Culture and Creativity at Haringey Council
• Hannah Cox – Chief Executive at Jacksons Lane
• Andrew Reed - Chief Executive at Black Arts Production

Haringey Council’s Director of Culture, Strategy & Engagement, Jess Crowe, said: “The passion and dedication showcased by the voluntary sector organisations at this event is fantastic. I am delighted to be here and would like to thank all Haringey’s voluntary and community groups for everything they do to make a positive difference in the lives of Haringey residents”.

Community Impact Awards Ceremony Highlights:
At the Awards Ceremony, volunteers and organisations were recognised for their exceptional contributions and received awards from special guest Captain (Ret'd) Peter Baker, Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Haringey. In the live public vote for the Outstanding Organisation of the Year, Sewn Together emerged as the big winner of the day!

The Bridge Renewal Trust Chair, Rachel Hughes, said: “We are immensely proud of being part of this community and be able to showcase the work of our colleagues in the Voluntary Sector at the Haringey Community Expo. Thank you to all who participated and supported this event. Together, we have laid the foundation for another year of community growth, collaboration, and excellence”.

Here are all our amazing Community Impact Awards 2023 winners

Hero or Volunteer Team

• Highly Commended: All Volunteers at Hornsey Food Bank     
• Highly Commended: Monice Roberts              
• Winner: Graham Day             

Inclusion and Equalities

• Highly Commended: Public Voice      
• Highly Commended: House of Polish & European Community (HoPEC)             
• Winner: Action for Kids         

Community School Project

• Highly Commended: Ferry Lane Primary School (MDDL2S)     
• Winner: Haringey Learning Partnership

Working in Partnership

• Highly Recommended: Lordship Hub              
• Highly Recommended: Collage Arts  
• Winner: 4-22 Foundation      

Haringey Giving Funded Project

• Highly Commended: Sister System   
• Winner: Sewn Together         

Arts and Culture

• Highly Recommended: Music101      
• Highly Recommended: Black Arts Production               
• Winner: Jacksons Lane Youth Circus 

Health and Wellbeing

• Highly Commended: Sweet Mind      
• Highly Commended: Carers First       
• Winner: Turkish Cypriot Women’s Project     

Community Safety

• Highly Commended: Sev Necati         
• Highly Commended: Divert 2 Change              
• Winner: RISE Project              

Green and Sustainability

• Highly Commended: Capital City College Group          
• Highly Commended: Quilt Club Seven Sisters
• Winner: Haringey Fixers        

Outstanding Community Organisation of the Year, 2023

• Winner: Sewn Together