About Us
Henderson Trust works in the west of Norwich, specifically in the North Earlham, West Earlham, Larkman and Marlpit area – this is called our ‘area of benefit’. It has a population of around 12,500 people. Compared to other areas in the country our area of benefit suffers from significant disadvantage in various national indicators. Henderson Trust regulary monitors the national statistics for the area to ensure that our projects are targeting the groups most in need of support.
The Trust owns and manages various buildings and properties in the area and some of these assets are commercially managed. This means that the business centre, industrial units and fire station on Ivy Road create an income, and this income is used to support the Trust’s work in the community. We are also very grateful to receive grants and support from local and national funding bodies who help fund our work.
Henderson Community Park is also owned by Henderson Trust and this park is maintained so that it provides a green space and various play and recreational facilities.
The work of the Trust is guided by a Board of Trustees most of whom live locally. The Trustees help inform the strategic and operational direction of the Trust and they make many of the Trust’s most important decisions. The day-to-day work of the Trust is undertaken by a team of staff, many of whom live in the area.
The Trust runs, manages and supports a range of activities and projects in the four following areas of need:
- Health
- Education and Training
- Local Environment and Community
- Work and Business