Emsworth Community Centre managed by Emsworth Community Association
Charity No 1181509
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ECC News
This page will bring you all our News, Including any disruptions in the centre, any good news we have to share and feedback on our social events and fun days
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Emsworth Artists
The ECC has continued to evolve alongside one of its founding groups, the Emsworth Artists, and together the focus of our mission has been for the benefit of Emsworth community.
The regular events of staging artists exhibitions have earned the Emsworth Artists a local and regional reputation of displaying the work of extremely talented local artists.
The Community Centre is unreservedly proud for its close association with the artists and the fund raising support given to it over many years. We extend our thanks for this donation to the whole of the Emsworth Artists.
The Journey of the tragic fire to the completion of the New Assembly Room. follow us
18/03/25
Update news on the ECC fire repairs and progress 16/04/25
We are now open for business, however, The Assembly rooms and the Library are closed until further notice and we only have only half of the car park in use, so please if you can use other means of travel or if you can park in the other car parks available to you we would very much appreciate it.
The Galley Cafe is open again on a Tuesday and Friday morning
10 -12. and Tech Aid will start after the Easter Holidays on 23rd April.
I'm afraid we have no further information at this present moment but will keep you updated with the progress when we can.
You can also get updates on Hampshire County Council and Havant Borough Council websites.
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Update on news on the ECC fire repairs and progress 05/06/25
Good News! The Emsworth Library opened its doors again on 24 May, welcome back to them.
The Insurerance company for the ECC building have admitted liability and the loss assessor is now currently working with them to make plans to for the repairs. We will keep you updated on the progress.
22/01/26 update
Happy New Year everyone
Apologiise for not having any updates from June to now, but there wasnt any. We are now 10 months into the restoration of the Assembly rooms and the roof fire.
A top hat scaffolding structure has been erected so now the room is drying out and all the debri has been removed.
The structure has now been assessed and the Insurance have given the go ahead for the next phase. The roof frame is now being manufactured and work should commence in February.
The Trustees and staff of Emsworth Community Centre, would like to thank the community for all their support over the tragic fire at the centre on Tuesday. Approximately 30% of the assembly room roof is badly burned, there was little other damage except water, but it means that the whole assembly roof is at risk. Therefore these rooms and the library will remain closed for some time. Our thanks go to the fire service who were so professional and saved the centre from further damage.Our thanks also go to the calm way the centre users ensured the building was evacuated and the fire service alerted. It was good to see how well everyone worked together.And thank you to all the various organisations that have offered use of their premises - so quick to come to the rescue of our displaced groups. We are hoping that most of our groups can be reinstated, but realise that this may not be possible for all of them in the short term. We will continue to work to ensure continuity for our groups where possible.The Chair of Trustees and the Centre Manager have just met with the Centre's Insurance Company Loss Adjuster and a Loss Assessor. The good news is that the Mountford and Lumley rooms, plus community cafe, can open as of Thursday 27th March. Do note that the car park will not be available other than to access the centre, as the assembly area will be fenced off for H&S purposes.Again, thank you for your continued support and help at this difficult time.
Another successful Youth day 40 + children aged 11 to 16 came and enjoyed the Community Centre, playing Nerf Wars , Dodge ball, Table Football, Table Tennis and Arts and Crafts. There was also a tuck shop.
Entrance is £3, which includes Pizza and Fruit for lunch, it starts at 10 - 2 Well done to the ERF and the Final Straw for hosting.
Youth Day
Feb 17 25
for children 11yrs to 16 yrs
22/01/26
The Local Phamacy update on donations
The Emsworth Community Centre
would like to say a big thankyou to The Emsworth Pharmacy and all their customers for their donations of£55.30 from the counter donation box.
Thank you so much for your support
Rooms refurbished with newly painted walls and new chairs.
Throughout the last few months The Mumford rooms 1-2 and 3 have been refurbished, newly painted walls and new floors in all of them.
We have also updated our chairs.
Great feedback has been received from our Members and Hirers for all the changes we have made.
We want to say a big Thank you to all the Hirers for their patience while they have changed rooms so we could undertake these updates.
Another rooom successfully refurbished and also soundproofed. It looks amazing and ive been advised the acoustics are now very good
and the chosen colour is perfect.
Craft/ Tabletop
Sale
Sat 20 Dec 25
Another successful day with 2 halls full of tables brimming with Christmas gifts and decoration items
A good chance to see and buy home made items from local traders.
6ft and 3ft Tables were available at £10 and £5 respectivly.
The Galley Cafe was also open and was hosted by the Westbourne cafe. Keep watching the website for the next one.
Trustees required
Emsworth Community Association manages Emsworth Community Centre for the benefit of the local community.
The Centre hosts over eighty different activities each week for people of all ages, from dance and exercise classes through to films, social events, art and adult educational classes.
Emsworth Library and Emsworth Men’s Shed are located within its premises.
Emsworth Community Association is funded mainly by its members, fundraising and room hire.
Trustees meet monthly for a couple of hours in the evening.
Some trustees offer hands on support to community activities, such as table tennis and youth days.
Support will be provided so a lack of knowledge about trustee duties is not an issue.
Please look at our website (under construction) and our Facebook page for further information about the centre.
If you are looking to support the work of Emsworth Community Association and wish to contribute your enthusiasm and experience and would be interested in becoming a Trustee, please get in touch with us.
Send a covering letter and your curriculum vitae to: Richard Stepien, ECA Chairman
Email: ann.odea@emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk Centre Manager
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If you are looking to support the work of Emsworth Community Association and wish to contribute your enthusiasm and experience and would be interested in becoming a Trustee, please get in touch with us.
Send a covering letter and your curriculum vitae to: Richard Stepien, ECA Chairman
Email: ann.odea@emsworthcommunitycentre.org.uk Centre Manager
detailing your skills and interests such as:
Admin
Practical hands-on support at events
Information Technology
Legal
Financial
Project Management
or any other relevant experience.
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
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Eligibility: You must not be disqualified from acting as a Trustee under the Charities Act and if selected, you will be required to sign a declaration of eligibility, and to declare any potential conflicts of interest.