Who We Are & What we do?
Connecting people, reducing poverty, building community
People
ACTIVITES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
With after school clubs, indoor curling, a community cafe, food club and cookery lessons we bring people together to make our community stronger.
Space
ROOM FOR EVERYONE
We hire out the centre to local clubs and organisations so they can have a home in Whitfield and enrich our community with access to sport, arts, wellbeing and other activities.Â
Nourishment
Fresh food and a warm welcome
We rescue food that would otherwise go to waste from local supermarkets and via Fareshare, and offer it to anybody that needs it through our food club and community cafe and delivery services.Â
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring the people of Whitfield together regardless of background, belief, or circumstance, to build a stronger, more connected community. Whitfield Community Centre is the heart of that work: a welcoming space where everyone can learn, socialise, and take part in activities that enrich daily life, and where practical support is always on hand for those who need it most. From community events and classes to our food club, we're here to help improve life for everyone in our neighbourhood.
(our mission is captured more formally in the ‘charitable objects’ of our Articles of Association. filed with Companies House. You can read that on page 2 if you’re keen).
Our History
Originally a Methodist Chapel, our building has been a Youth and Community Centre since the 1960s. In recent years it was known as 'Pure Vibes', In August 2024 its previous owners, Derbyshire County Council, announced its closure. After months of campaigning and fundraising, the centre was bought and re-opened by a group of locals from Whitfield Food Club.
The Legal Stuff
Whitfield Community Centre is entirely volunteer led and run. It is owned and operated by Whitfield Together Ltd, a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (Company Number 15944065) and a Registered Charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1218126).
The Committee
(The volunteers you see here are members of the Whitfield Together Committee, which is the legal body responsible for the Centre. The distinction doesn’t matter very much on a day to day basis).
Steve Pettifer
ChAIR
DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE
Steve is a Professor of Computer Science at The University of Manchester. He looks after our IT setup, contributes to writing grant proposals, and delivers Food Club Bags on a Friday. You might find him at the centre leading cookery classes, or wandering around with a screwdriver or a paintbrush.
GERRY DOMINEY
TREASURER
DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE
Rebecca is a healthcare professional who recognizes the importance of physical activity for overall well-being.
