About Us

OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE

A place for our community

The Haven is Crawley Down’s community centre — a welcoming place for activities, clubs, meetings, celebrations and time together.

Join a local group, hire one of our rooms or drop into the Lounge & Bar. Crawley Down Community Centre Association, a registered charity, runs the centre with support from our staff and volunteer trustees.

People gathering and chatting in The Haven Lounge & Bar
A place to get together: the Lounge & Bar.

OUR STORY

Built by the community, for the community

The Haven officially opened in 1991, following fundraising by local people. Since then, it has provided a home for local activities, organisations and celebrations in Crawley Down and the surrounding area.

Today, that community purpose continues through the people who use our spaces, run groups and help care for the centre.

Dorothy Hatswell Hall set with tables and chairs for a celebration
Dorothy Hatswell Hall, one of the centre’s spaces for events and activities.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HAVEN

Meet our team

Our staff and volunteers support the day-to-day running of The Haven and help people make the most of the centre.

Jackie Huggett

Bookings and Events Co-ordinator

Jackie works with hirers, organisers and community groups to coordinate bookings and help events run smoothly at The Haven.

Discover our community groups →

Laura Rouse

Bookings and Events Co-ordinator

Laura helps people choose the right space and guides them through availability, booking and practical event arrangements.

Ask about a booking →

Frances Lancaster

Chair of the Board of Trustees
People & Volunteer Coordinator

Frances chairs the Board of Trustees and coordinates people and volunteering at The Haven.

Talk to us about volunteering →

Our volunteer trustees oversee the charity’s direction, resources and governance. View the current trustee list on the Charity Commission register.

OUR CHARITY

How The Haven is run

The charity

Crawley Down Community Centre Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered in England and Wales. Our charity number is 1173791.

Our charitable purpose is to benefit Crawley Down and its neighbourhood by bringing people together, advancing education and providing facilities for recreation and leisure.

The Lounge & Bar company

CDCCA Trading Ltd is the charity’s trading subsidiary and operates the Lounge & Bar in support of the charity.

Registered in England and Wales, company number 10886075. Registered office: The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LJ.

View the Companies House record →

Our full constitution was last amended on 14 June 2017. For questions about the charity, contact the centre team.

HELP US KEEP THE HAVEN THRIVING

Support your community centre

Joining an activity, using our spaces and telling others about The Haven all help connect people with the centre.

If you would like to volunteer, help with fundraising, discuss sponsorship or make a donation, contact our team to explore how you could help. You can also share an idea for a new activity or an improvement to the centre.