ABOUT

We are the North Herts African and Caribbean Community group and we are an umbrella organisation founded in 2020 to support the African, Caribbean, Mixed Race and other Black Community share our culture and heritage with the wider community of North Hertfordshire. We support the community through social prescribing, events, fundraising, celebrations, history lessons, mentoring, personal development and community action.

We hope to impact conversations on race and identity in the whole of Hertfordshire.

This first stage of our project will focus on all of the residents of North Herts especially in Hitchin and Letchworth.

The overall aim of the project being to promote Black History and culture to everyone to help with building understanding and forbearance, while empowering people from the Black Community to strive for better opportunities and quality of life for ourselves. 

We aim to empower the community as a whole by ensuring all parts of it have an improved sense of identity and an improved quality of life.

NHACC Values

UNITY

African, Caribbean, Mixed Race and Black British Community Groups and individuals working together to achieve joint goals. Shared mission of improving social, economic, health, cultural and educational outcomes of people from Black minority groups of North Hertfordshire.

EQUALITY

Bridging the gap between Black Majority groups and the wider North Hertfordshire community. Providing a platform for the community to thrive through improved partnerships with local government. Building interconnected relationships with the wider community and each other through project working. 

REPRESENTATION

Being a visible presence throughout the North Hertfordshire community. Supporting cultural integration within our community. Working jointly, toward the same goals to reduce duplication and promote effective and shared use of resources.


GROWTH

Fostering innovation within local communities by advancing training, education, and personal growth opportunities for individuals, particularly those from African and Caribbean backgrounds. Empowering community professionals to share expertise and provide mentorship, ensuring the success and well-being of local residents.

HERITAGE

Celebrating the cultural diversity of Black Majority groups through storytelling, music, art, dance and spoken word. Sharing the uniqueness of the individual facets of our culture.