About us

More than just a building 

Newington Community Centre is managed by Newington Community Association, a resident-led charity. When you hire our spaces, you support a local charity that reinvests in our community.

The centre is run by local residents who understand what our community needs, and we pride ourselves on our personal touch, creating a space where everyone belongs and feels valued.

Originally built in the 1970s, Newington Community Centre benefited from a £1 million refurbishment in 2025, funded by the Levelling Up Fund and Thanet District Council.

After 10 years of resident-led change through Renewington - Newington’s Big Local, this refurbishment represents the legacy of that work and the next chapter for our community.

Find out about the Newington Big Local project.

Interested in partnering with us?

We welcome opportunities to collaborate and are always open to exploring innovative ways of working together to benefit the community of Newington

  • We are a trusted community partner with strong relationships and a proven track record through Renewington - Newington’s Big Local.

  • Building on our Big Local legacy, we continue to develop resident-led initiatives and to grow community leadership.

  • We’re an established and trusted voice in the local community and understand local needs.

 

Got an idea for Newington?

We’re all about power for the people, which is why we want your ideas for improving our area. It could be anything from a celebratory summer street party to clearing up a neglected area of green space to an after school kids club. For more ideas, or if you would like to get involved please use the link below to get in touch.

Help shape the future of our newly transformed community centre

Welcome to Newington Community Association (NCA), the resident-led charity managing the refurbished Newington Community Centre, in the heart of our community.

We are a small, local charity and Company Limited by Guarantee and have run the Newington Community Centre since 2007. Since 2014, we have worked closely with Newington Big Local and we are adopting the resident-led ethos and practice of Big Local to ensure there is a lasting legacy of its work.

We're seeking local trustees to help us make the most of the newly refurbished Centre to benefit local residents of all ages, and to build on the legacy of Newington Big Local's decade of community-led change.

We are particularly interested in speaking to people with skills and experience in property management, fundraising and finance.


Past projects

Newington Credit Union

In 2014, we opened the Newington Credit Union – a branch of Kent Savers operating out of our Green Roof Shelter. Our ambition is for the Credit Union to become a lender of choice, and to eventually eliminate door-step lending in the area.

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Revitalising the Copse

Newington needed green space for the neighbourhood. In 2014, its residents came together to reclaim The Copse, a 1.2 acre area of woodland at the heart of the estate. Volunteer residents worked to clear the Copse and secure the space.

The Community Chef

Through conversations with residents it became clear that many in Newington struggle to provide healthy food for their families, especially on limited budgets. The Community Chef project helps to improve health outcomes on the estate.