We are closed from 24/12/2020 - 4/1/2021. Those living in the Hillrise Ward of Islington, especially families and individuals on restricted budgets and struggling with impacts of COVID19
Coronavirus update
Following Government’s guidance, Caxton House Community Centre is now closed but continues to offer direct support to over 55s, families and residents needing to shield.
If you want to help or need help please contact admin@caxtonhouse.org or call 0207 263 3151
We are providing cooking kits for residents to cook simple vegetarian meals. Residents are asked to register and complete a self-referral form and must live in the Hillrise Ward. (Residents living on the Elthorne Estates can access support through Elthorne Pride 0208 017 2205)
We have a telephone befriending service and can signpost to additional services, including to some of the groups located in our building who can provide support for universal credit applications, counselling, employment and training advice, access to digital equipment, financial advice and support.
Additional support available by groups based in Caxton House:
Elthorne Pride Big Local: Offering support to senior and vulnerable adults in self isolation. If you live within the Elthorne, Grovedale, Bowerman and Fairbridge Estate areas and need help collecting shopping, prescriptions or friendly advice please leave a message with your contact number on: T: 020 80172205 or E: events@elthornepride.org.uk and we will be in touch.
Also, if you would like to volunteer for these tasks or have suggestions please leave a message with your contact number.
Kurdish & Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation. Various online support available - please see their full posting in this directory
London Capital Credit Union. Please use online services or call for more information. www.credit-union.coop T: 0207 561 1786 E: info@credit-union.coop
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Usual Service:
Caxton House Community Centre is a vibrant community hub based near Archway in the London Borough of Islington. We host a number of weekly activities, including: Under 5s Stay & Play, free Family Legal Advice sessions, and a number of other fitness, education and general weekly sessions.
We offer a number of fitness activities including short mat bowls, pilates, yoga, zumba, gentle exercise, archery, karate, kung fu and ballroom dance.
Our Under 5s Stay & Play is an ideal space for children and parents/carers to socialise, play and meet other families. We also offer access to our Toy Library.
Our Family Zumba is available for families looking to have fun and get fit!