ABOUT US
Welcome to a better world
Welcome to Nova. We are a small, diverse charity with a big reach and novel approach to social change.
Since 1983, we have been offering grassroots support to our local community. We pride ourselves on the positive impact our learning programmes have had on people’s lives. But we don’t stop there. Our mission is to challenge and expose structural inequality, because we believe the UK has the potential to grow into the most socially cohesive and inclusive society in the world. This vision is already alive; Nova is a microcosm of such a society. Our team – leadership, staff, volunteers and participants – is inclusive, dynamic and open-minded, and reflects the communities we work with.
Our Visionary funders don’t just donate, they now connect with our roots community on an equal platform, learning from each other. By working together, we can build a world that is better for everyone.
Regardless of background or status, we create opportunities for people to learn, grow and experience new perspectives. At our regular dialogue events, we share our insights and lived experiences to highlight systemic injustice and work towards a brighter future together.
Welcome to a better world
Nova is an award-winning charity with a wide reach and a fresh, people-first approach to creating social change. Since we began in 1983, we’ve been listening to North Kensington’s most vulnerable communities, helping people overcome life’s challenges with creative, long-lasting support. We work the Nova way: with warmth, respect and care, guided by the belief that everyone, no matter their background, should have equal access to opportunities for learning, personal growth and a better quality of life.
Whether it’s through our grassroots programmes – offering education, advice and guidance and family support – or through our social change work that creates connections across boundaries and builds agency and voice to challenge inequality, we’re here to open up opportunities and help people realise their potential.
In doing so, we strengthen communities and help shape a more cohesive, fairer society.
This vision is already coming to life. Nova is a small example of what that better world can be. Our team – from leadership and staff to volunteers and participants – is inclusive, dynamic and open-minded, reflecting the communities we work with and our shared commitment to a brighter future, together.
