In our October blogs, we highlighted the incredible work of a local volunteer who refurbishes surplus laptops, computers, and phones. With the support of the William Hobbayne Charity, many of these devices are distributed to families in Hanwell, helping to bridge the digital divide in our community. This kind of work often happens quietly behind the scenes, and the time and effort involved is not always fully appreciated. We would like to recognise our wonderful volunteer a

The Charity had another fantastic year supporting local families and charitable organisations through our Christmas toy and gift appeal. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our local community, hundreds of brand-new toys were donated and distributed to families and groups in the lead-up to Christmas. The Trustees were delighted to support this initiative, and we would like to thank our staff and volunteers who personally delivered gifts to families and partner organisation

The Hanwell Carnival organisers have been working hard to host a variety of events to raise much-needed funds, ensuring the Carnival can return in 2026. The William Hobbayne Charity is proud to support these efforts and look forward to the return of our beloved local Carnival. "Saturday’s sold-out quiz night was a fantastic success! Thanks to the incredible support and enthusiasm from everyone involved, the evening was truly memorable. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Willi

The launch event of Your Town Your Voice on the 18th October at Hanwell Clock Tower brought together residents, community groups, and partners in a great show of local engagement. The William Hobbayne Charity was proud to support the event and looks forward to continuing its involvement in this inspiring initiative.  Special thanks to our Trustee who did a fantastic job as MC, keeping the energy high and the event running smoothly.   “Thank you to everyone who helped make thi

Have you got any phones, laptops or tablets, etc. that you don't need? William Hobbayne Charity helps a local volunteer who refurbishes donated surplus laptops, computers and & phones to give to people in need. The priority is to assist people in Hanwell and Ealing on benefits or Income Support, people who are unemployed, students who qualify for free school meals, refugees and asylum seekers. In the last year, he was able to pass vital equipment on to over 50 people. This ha

Your Voice Your Town Hanwell is a council-led initiative empowering Hanwell residents to directly influence decisions about their local...

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Over the past few months, ongoing maintenance work has continued at Billets Hart Copse, located along Fitzherbert Walk. This important...

“We love seeing friendly faces every Tuesday and it’s been a real treat having an in-person connection with local parents, especially in...

The William Hobbayne Charity were delighted to be involved in this year's Hanwell Hootie which took place in early May. The Hanwell...

We are thankful for the ongoing collaboration with our local Hanwell Tesco, who this month have supported the William Hobbayne Centre pop...

April saw the start of a new Maths revision class at the William Hobbayne Centre.    The Charity is delighted to be hosting CleereLearn,...

The long Easter holidays for families is always a tough and expensive time. Once again, the William Hobbayne Easter Bunny was out in...

The Annual William Hobbayne Charity quiz night took place in March in the main hall at the William Hobbayne Community Centre to raise...

The Charity of William Hobbayne were delighted to welcome and support the Wandering Fox Market, which has found a new home at the...

On a recent visit to the Community Gardens, it was wonderful to see the allotments being well maintained and prepared for Spring...

The Charity of William Hobbayne were very pleased to hear the fantastic news that Dementia Concern, have been awarded £20,000 to provide...

Going through the moves  My name is Anne, and I recently joined the Line Dancing class at William Hobbayne Centre, to improve my balance...