Community Impact
Colindale Consortium
Bringing service providers together in Colindale
Currently the Colindale Consortium has 22 members, made up of small local organisations and larger public organisations who provide services to improve the economic and social well-being of people living in the area.
The forum provides a space for organisations, groups & charities to offer each other different kinds of support. Groups can pool resources and expertise and work together to bring much needed funding to Grahame Park and Colindale. The Consortium can now boast many partnership successes.
The Colindale Consortium also played an important part in the Grahame Park Neighbourhood Change model and pilot. Findings identified the positive feedback the Consortium’s commitment to partnership working.
In recent years...
New groups and organisations working in Colindale and Grahame Park are welcome to join the Consortium
Over the past year consortium members have worked together to deliver the following projects in Colindale and Grahame Park:
- Free Ceramics classes for families
- Free henna & face painting courses for residents
- Trips for community groups to the RAF Museum
- Grahame Park Independent Living Group and FUSE Youth Project secured funding from National Lottery Community Fund with support from CCT
- 13 residents achieved Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in various subjects including teaching and business skills.
- 20 residents have attended training courses
- 2 residents have moved into paid employment
Colindale Consortium member list:
- Art Against Knives
- Aitch Gee Training
- Barnet and Southgate College
- Bread 'n' Butter
- Center of Excellence
- Colindale Communities Trust
- Fuse Youth Project
- Grahame Park Independent Living Group
- Home-Start Barnet
- Home Group
- Inclusion Barnet
- Living Way Ministries
- The Loop
- Maxability
- Organisation of Young Africans (OYA)
- RAF Museum
- Shared Enterprise CIC
- Social Prescribers Barnet Federated GPs
- St Augustine’s Church
- Youth Realities
Collaborative Partnership case study:
In March 2025, Barnet community organisations came together to mark International Women’s Day with a vibrant and inclusive event. Led by the Barnet Women’s Forum, the celebration offered a programme of health, wellbeing and cultural activities designed to empower and support women across the borough. The collaboration highlighted the strength of local partnerships in creating opportunities for women to connect, share experiences and celebrate achievements.
"Made in Grahame Park" case study:
The “Made in Grahame Park” Community Open Day & Craft Fair brought together 8 craft stalls and 22 community organisations, attracting over 150 residents. With £1,250 funding from local partners, the event showcased food from local businesses, alongside smoothies, candy floss and popcorn made by community entrepreneurs. Entertainment included henna and face-painting, delivered by residents who turned skills gained through CCT courses into thriving small enterprises.