Our Impact in the NR5 Community
Henderson Trust is a driving force for positive change in the NR5 community. Our mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. Our impact is evident across everything we do – from improving the local environment to enhancing mental well-being, training, and health outcomes.
If you would like to help this impact continue, please consider making a donation.
100% of your donation will go towards direct delivery of our community services.
“As a current trustee and former headteacher, I have witnessed first-hand how Henderson Trust make considerable impact for the pupils at West Earlham Junior School and their support to the wider community through free to access services delivered in the community.”
Catrin Eyers
Trustee & Former Head Teacher of West Earlham Junior School
Our Achievements So Far in 2025/26
The 2025/26 financial year saw the HT team create and deliver tangible, positive changes across the NR5 community. Here is our impact at a glance:
Service provision
Achievement
Combatting isolation
- 631 attendances at our Opt-In social sessions
Empowering young people
- 776 spaces filled at Not About the Bike sessions
- 310 attendances at youth groups
- 76 attendees for youth trips
Improving physical wellbeing
- 760 spaces filled for free to access sports and dance sessions for local primary school pupils
- 295 attendances at Seated Fitness sessions
Contributing to community cohesion and protecting community assets
- Managed, maintained and run one of the most used community centres in Norwich
Inspiring creativity
- 408 craft group attendances
Supporting businesses and delivering skills training
- Manage Henderson Business Centre with 24 businesses and charity tenants – some of which employ and train NR5 residents
Investing in NR5’s environment
- Manage and maintain Henderson Park to provide a clean, safe, biodiverse and welcoming environment for exercise, play and relaxation
Affordable family adventures
- 1028 attendances across significantly discounted family trips
Informing the community
- 4,000 households informed via our quarterly Henderson Herald
Stories of Change: Real Impact, Real Voices
We believe the best way to understand our work is through the stories of the people we help.
Tackling Loneliness and Isolation
Our twice-weekly Opt-In sessions provide a vital space for connection, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for local residents.
“I have really enjoyed coming to the community centre… I have made some nice friends and we all get on well… It is an extremely welcoming community centre with lots of activities involving local people, giving them motivation and things to look forward to.” – Community Centre Attendee
Empowering Young People
At Not About the Bike, we provide a safe space for young individuals to grow their mechanical skills and build confidence. Our sessions allow us to identify and develop future leaders.
“Can I just say a massive thank you for having X today. I could tell he was in his element when I collected him… seeing him socialise meant the world to me and him! It was only a few years ago he was forced to be isolated from all his peers at school.” – Parent of a Not About the Bike Participant
We also run a weekly youth group which gives attendees a range of activities across the year.
“I am just very grateful for the workers and very grateful for this group it is well run and is amazing for anyone who gets to go here.” -Youth group attendee
Supporting Mental Wellbeing Through Creativity
Our weekly craft group classes offer a creative outlet that helps improve residents’ mental wellbeing and provides a space for social connection.
““I always look forward to the craft group – always so much fun!” – Norma Harmer, Crafter & Trustee
Our Community Hub
We foster community and connection by successfully running key local spaces that provide access to a wide range of services.
Cadge Road Community Centre
- A hub for community life, offering access to 18 types of sessions from seven partner organisations, bringing people together.
- We run weekly sit fit classes here for our senior residents, actively improving health outcomes.
Henderson Park
- A green sanctuary for the NR5 community.
- Our management of this space improves the local environment and provides a place for residents to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
Not About the Bike
- Provides safe spaces and activities for young people, improving their mental wellbeing and developing new skills.
Henderson Business Centre
- Supports the local economy by providing a supportive environment for local businesses.
How We Use Your Generosity
We are committed to transparency. 100% of your donation will go towards the direct delivery of our community services. We maximize every pound to create the biggest possible impact right here in NR5.
You Can Help Us Do More
Our work is only possible thanks to the support of people like you. By supporting the Henderson Trust, you can directly impact the NR5 community and help us continue to create positive change.