Haringey Networks

The Importance of Grassroots Community Networks in Haringey

There are a number of self-organised and independent borough-wide networks of residents groups. They are run by and for local people, and largely unfunded. These networks are important for many reasons:

They promote direct sharing of news, views, experiences, mutual aid and good practice
They encourage us as residents to organise ourselves and speak up for the needs of our communities or key sections of our communities
They are able to develop, articulate and advocate their members’ collective views and needs
They identify and promote successful examples of community action and empowerment which can inspire local residents throughout the borough
They can liaise and collaborate with other bodies (including the Council) as equal partners

Here are just some examples - there are probably many more...

Networks	Summary
Haringey Community Centres Network	30+ community-run Community Centres. Have been recently negotiating with the Council over leases, rents, repairs, recognition of services provided etc.
Haringey Community Food Network	A network of food growers, suppliers, emergency food providers, food banks, community kitchens, food delivery services, homeless outreach projects and food support organisations across Haringey.
Haringey Federation of Residents Associations	A loose and occasional network of up to 100 local Residents Associations (active since 2001).
Sustainable Haringey	A loose information/communications network of green groups and individuals (active since 2007)
Haringey Allotment Forum	Umbrella for local allotment site societies.
Haringey Community Action Network	26 community groups and trades union branches, campaigning to spread community and workplace solidarity and to oppose 'austerity' policies (active since 2023).
Friends of Reading and Education in Haringey	Umbrella organisation for local Friends Groups in a number of libraries.
Haringey Friends of Parks Forum	65 local greenspace Friends Groups. Meet bi-monthly with Parks Service officers (since 2001).