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Welcome to a better world. Welcome to Nova. We are a small, diverse charity with a big reach and novel approach to social change. But we don’t stop there.

Since 1983, we have been offering grassroots support to our local community. We pride ourselves on the positive impact our learning programmes have had on people’s lives. Our mission is to challenge and expose structural inequality, because we believe the UK has the potential to grow into the most socially cohesive and inclusive society in the world. This vision is already alive; Nova is a microco

sm of such a society. Our team – leadership, staff, volunteers and participants – is inclusive, dynamic and open-minded, and reflects the communities we work with.

16/06/2026

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Today, 16th June, is the 10th anniversary of the late Jo Cox MP's murder during the febrile run-up to Brexit. Her belief that “we have more in common than that which divides us” is a message that needs to ring louder and more urgently than ever.
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Our Great Get Together for Grenfell later this month is an opportunity for people to take a quiet moment and contribute to a community reflection artwork.
Join us.
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Wednesday 24th June
11am-5pm
Outside Nova's office on 2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
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Book your free place on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991872194353?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/06/2026

14th June 2017
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9 years on
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We remember the 72 lives lost.
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18/05/2026

📣 Help Keep Nova Going 📣

After 43 years of serving our community, Nova is facing closure.

Earlier this month, we urgently needed to raise £15,000 by mid-May to keep Nova’s services running while we pursued options to secure our future. We successfully met that initial target.

However, Nova is still at a critical point.

** We now need to raise a further £35,000 before the end of May and £50,000 in June to avoid permanent closure.**

For over four decades, Nova has supported tens of thousands of local people and families through classes, youth activities, community projects and vital advice for those facing poverty or homelessness.
Our services have never been more needed — but now they are at risk.

If Nova has ever mattered to you, or if you believe places like Nova should exist, please donate today. Any amount, no matter how small, will help.

Please also share this post and help us reach more people. 🧡🧡

Donate on our page here: https://novanew.org.uk/get-involved/donate

27/04/2026

Congratulations to Emma and Jessica who both smashed the London Marathon this weekend. Brilliant efforts 🏃‍♀️ and amazing fundraising for Nova 👏👏🏅🏅

18/04/2026

✨ We’re excited to be part of Futures Fair 2026 ✨

Nova will be at the Futures Fair on Sunday 19 April (1–4pm) at Baseline Studios in North Kensington, W11 4AT, joining a range of organisations showcasing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM).

Come and visit our stall to learn more about what we do and get involved in some interactive activities we’ll be running on the day. It’s a great opportunity for young people, families and anyone curious about future careers to explore different pathways and meet people working across STEAM industries.

🎟️ Free to attend – we’d love to see you there!

08/03/2026

💜International Women’s Day💜

Meet Mirjana, a valued colleague at Nova whose journey to safety from her war-torn home country is now leading her to a future focused on ensuring the safety of others.

Mirjana came to Nova in 2006 after arriving in the UK as a refugee from the war in the former Yugoslavia. In many ways, her story of adapting echoes Nova’s own. From being one of our first IT and English learners, Mirjana progressed to volunteering as the organisation grew to include IAG services to meet growing need.

Helping others was something Mirjana realised she had a natural talent and inclination for during the difficult years of the war. She delivered food and clothing to people held in war camps and took part in clandestine efforts to help people escape the country.

Recent years have seen Mirjana pursuing her desire to help others, albeit via less perilous means, in roles as Senior Administrator to eventually becoming our Office Manager. She continues to develop, most recently by completing a certification in operational safety management which has further strengthened her skills in this central role.

Reflecting on her journey, Mirjana says it’s the common approach that she and her Nova colleagues share which makes the difference – something that has been central to her throughout her life - what we call being ‘Nova-ish’:

“It’s the people who help and support you to flourish. The people who offer you the opportunities when you think there are none.”

Mirjana’s story of growth and achievement is not uncommon at Nova. We work with people from all backgrounds looking to improve their quality of life, many of whom are women and girls. When support, access and opportunity are offered at the right time and in the right way, it can lead to better lives and brighter futures.

Donate to our charity – click on the link below:
https://checkout.justgiving.com/bmw34b5ftv

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10/02/2026

Nova's Great Winter Get Together last week saw brushes wielded by hands of all ages to create our new indoor mural - while things got seriously competitive with our group games, in particular a certain spaghetti and marshmallow challenge. 🗼🍡 Well done to the winners, and to everyone who came by for a few hours of warmth, laughter and community fun 👏🧡

23/01/2026

Part of Nova’s Managing Your Finances series, this FREE workshop focuses on helping individuals and families with the ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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What we will cover:
🔸The impact of the rising cost of living on personal finances and mental wellbeing, and practical strategies to manage these challenges.
🔸The financial difficulties many households are facing, including reliance on foodbanks and the accumulation of debt, including energy-related debt.
🔸An overview of support available, covering organisations, tools and resources that can help stabilise finances during this period.

If the cost of living is affecting your finances or mental wellbeing, this workshop is for you. Let Nova’s advisors help you get the tools, support and guidance you need—sign up below:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiFhRU8RjTQZPqVkTnCwQ1dxUMlo0N0cxMTRHNFFFSDJIRzhYOVY2WVdIMi4u&route=shorturl

In partnership with Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team

22/01/2026

📣 Our Great Winter Get Together is back — and everyone’s welcome! 📣

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon designed to brighten up the winter season. Get hands-on by helping paint a vibrant indoor mural for our office, get competitive with our quiz, and take your chance at winning some fantastic raffle prizes.

There'll be complimentary refreshments, so come along and enjoy the perfect way to meet others in the community and beat the winter blues. 🎨✨

Sign up for your FREE place below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-great-winter-get-together-tickets-1981309461936?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Inspired by the Jo Cox Foundation
Sponsored by City Living, Local Life & RBKC

16/01/2026

Some nifty handiwork during the Christmas holidays with our Family Programme - and some good old-fashioned craft work.

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2 Thorpe Close
London
W105XL

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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http://www.novanew.org.uk/

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