WHAT WE DO

NHACC (North Herts African and Caribbean Community) is a voluntary, community-based organisation working to strengthen community capacity, promote inclusion, and improve quality of life across North Hertfordshire, Stevenage and the surrounding areas.

Our work has particular relevance for people of African, Caribbean and Mixed Heritage backgrounds, while remaining open and accessible to the wider community. We provide trusted information, advocacy and guidance, deliver cultural and educational activities, support wellbeing, and encourage community participation and volunteering.

Through partnership working and community-led action, NHACC acts as a local hub for support, connection and learning, helping individuals and communities to engage confidently in local life.

01.

SHARE CULTURE, HISTORY AND HERITAGE

• Festivals, celebrations and Workshops

• Windrush Day

• Beyond Black History Month

• Black History and Culture Talks

• Carnival Camp

• Art ’N’ History

• Advocacy

02.

PROVIDE INFORMATION, ADVOCACY AND GUIDANCE

• Windrush Advocacy service

• General advocacy including housing and benefits advice

• Partnering with health agencies to promote, protect and restore health in the community

• Working with the local council, the Police and local groups to share knowledge

03.

HELP RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE WINDRUSH SCANDAL

• Advocacy support to help people in the community to get Windrush justice

• Signposting to experienced caseworkers

• Supporting people through the process, step by step

• Signposting people affected by the Windrush Scandal to mental health support services

04.

MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH THE REGION’S YOUTH TO NURTURE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR THEIR FUTURE

  • Working with schools, the local council and Police to tackle inequality and adversity

  • Community action to address local issues

  • Working with not-for-profit organisations on shared goals

  • Supporting people to get involved