Welcome to Havelock Community Centre

Your Space to Connect, Create and Celebrate

Right in the Heart of Southsea

Havelock Community Centre is proudly situated in the centre of Southsea, providing a welcoming, charity run space for community groups, classes and private hires. From birthdays and baby showers to meetings and workshops, our versatile facilities are designed to suit a wide range of events. Browse our website to learn more about what we can offer.

  • Havelock Celebrates Portsmouth 100

    What's On

    From weekly classes to special events, there's always something happening. Discover local groups, activities and events. Designed to bring our community together.

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    Hire a Room or Hall

    Need space for a class, meeting, party or event? Our flexible, affordable spaces are perfect for groups of all sizes. Whether it’s a one off event or a regular booking, we’ve got you covered.

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    Join or Donate

    By becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering for Havelock, you support the community and keep our doors open to all. Every penny and every hour has a huge impact.

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    The Hygiene Bank

    Havelock Community Centre is the hub for The Hygiene Bank Portsmouth, where we collect, sort and distribute to our ever growing list of community partners in Portsmouth.

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  • Our Supporters

    Our Supporters

    Havelock has many wonderful supporters. Both individuals and companies help with tasks to keep the centre running efficiently.

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    Newsletter

    Stay connected with what’s happening at Havelock Community Centre. Discover news, events, key information and community highlights over the last year.

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  • Havelock Community Centre is a welcoming, accessible space at the heart of Southsea. Our vision is to support a thriving, diverse community through inclusive activities that promote learning, wellbeing, and connection.

    As a registered charity, we rely on the support of our users and local partnerships to keep delivering valuable services - from skills workshops and social groups to health and recreational activities. Whether you're looking to learn, share, or just take part, our door is always open.

    Founded by local residents in 1985 and officially opened in 1988 by the Princess Royal, Havelock has grown with the needs of our community. Our much-loved Garden Room now offers a peaceful space with access to our hidden garden and is a favourite for group hire.

    Supported by Portsmouth City Council, managed by the community.

  • Havelock is a modern, vibrant space at the heart of Southsea, offering a wide range of activities and rooms for hire.

    Our vision is to be a safe, accessible and inclusive hub - valued by all who live in and visit our area. We support education, wellbeing, employment, culture and social connection through a rich mix of community-led events and services.

    As a charity, we rely not only on our staff but also on an amazing team of volunteers - who help run classes, support events, staff reception, and serve as trustees.

    We’re always looking for new volunteers. Whatever your skills or time, there’s a role for you - whether it’s making tea, doing odd jobs, or helping lead the way as a trustee.

    Please get in touch if you would like to support Havelock.

  • Our committee board works with the Centre Manager - Amy Feist and the centre team to explore all possibilities and work towards the vision for the centre in the community.

    Our Trustee Board consists of:

    Chair - Kevin Rough
    Vice Chair - Nita Cary
    Treasurer - Vacancy
    Trustee - Wendy Heyes
    Trustee - Shirley Mundy
    Trustee - Jennie Brent
    Trustee - Jenny Bennett Trustee - Dave Jones

    Our Trustee Board are voluntary roles and we are always looking for dynamic and committed individuals from a variety of backgrounds to bring their knowledge and experience to our Charity and help us grow. To learn more about Trustee roles with us please email manager@havelockcc.co.uk for an information pack.

Here for our community

Havelock Celebrates Portsmouth 100

  • Come and Join us, all welcome.

    2-4pm

  • Come and enjoy circus skills and bubble entertainment from CircaHoops Entertainment

  • Havelock Community Centre turns 40 in 2028!

    Help us start our long term community artwork project.

    Bring along photos, objects and memories of our neighbourhood, from the Kings

    Theatre to Craneswater, your memories will be scanned and recorded by the

    Portsmouth Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation team..

    ALL MEMORIES WELCOME, NEW AND OLD

  • Nibbles and drinks available!

  • Thank you to Portsmouth City Council who have funded our Celebration for the Community

Latest News

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Hall & Turf Makeover!

We're thrilled to announce that thanks to generous funding of £15,817 from The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Players, our community hall floor and outdoor astro turf have recently had a makeover.

This support means a safer, more welcoming space for all our groups, events and activities.

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Construction rollers with moss on them in front of the Havelock Community Centre building with a blue sign, brick and wooden exterior, and cloudy sky.
Logo for the Community Fund featuring a stylized hand with crossed fingers and a smiling face, with the words "COMMUNITY FUND" in bold pink and black text.
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Warm Spaces

Thanks to the ASDA Foundation, Havelock received £600 towards their core costs over the winter months.

This funding helps to keep the centre warm and comfortable for all of our guests including our Warm Spaces group - every Monday afternoon at Havelock.

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