NHWN - Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (England & Wales), opens its new offices in Leicester today, Monday 17th May 2010.
Leicestershire Constabulary have for the past three years supported the NHWN by providing the movement with an office and facilities for the national chair, Marion Lewis, at Harborough Police Station. Following a grant of £180,000 from the Home Office to NHWN, which is an independent charity, they have been able to recruit three new staff to help manage and more importantly to support the 7.9 million NHW national membership and have relocated to a new office in Leicester, which was chosen because of its central location and minimal costs to the organisation.
NHWN is the official body which represents all Neighbourhood & Home Watches across England and Wales. NHWN was set up in 2007 when the then national association went into liquidation. The NHWN was formed following extensive consultation with NHW members and associations. It is the only official national body which represents ALL NHW members in the nine regions of England and Wales and we are fully supported by the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Full details can be found on our website at www.mynhw.co.uk
Chair of the Trustees of NHWN Marion Lewis said ’’ I am delighted that following a search which took us to view many offices across England, the NHWN has chosen to continue to stay within the East Midlands region and in particular Leicestershire.’’
The new staff take up their posts at the Beaumont Enterprise Centre on 17th May 2010.
NHWN Operations Director: Kate Daisley
Kate will manage the strategic development of NHWN, implement the Business Plan and play a key part in supporting the national board to deliver agreed outcomes
NHWN Development Manager: Sundeep Gill
Sundeep will support NHWN members, NHW associations and grassroots groups in delivering their activities and outcomes.
She will also work with all members to ensure a wide participation in annual events including NHW Week
NHWN Information & Database Officer: Claire Dunn
Claire will support NHWN regional reps and local associations and grassroots groups by:
· Developing co-ordinated systems to share information
· Develop and manage the database of members and partners
· Be the first point of contact for all enquiries
For further details please contact :
NHWN, Beaumont Enterprise Centre, 72 Boston Road, Leicester, LE4 1HB
Tel No: 0116 2293 118 or nhwn.1@btinternet.com