Community Groups

Community, non-profit, voluntary organisations and groups in East Finchley. If you’d like to join a group you can contact them directly on the links below or see details of community organisations in East Finchley currently seeking volunteers in our Be Part of It column, compiled in conjunction with The Archer newspaper.

Arts & Entertainment
Dirthouse N2-based social enterprise running local makers’ markets across North London.
East Finchley Festival Free volunteer-run one-day community festival in Cherry Tree Wood, attracting thousands of visitors, with two music/performance stages, bars, street food, kids’ activities, 100+ stalls.
East Finchley Open Artists A collective of creatives from N2 and beyond, staging events and exhibitions.

Area Projects
Barnwood A charity to create and care for a community garden on Tarling Road, N2.
East Finchley Town Team A collective of N2-based organisations, funded by Barnet Council, aiming to support and improve East Finchley’s High Road.
Friends of Cherry Tree Wood A charity established to protect and enhance this beautiful park and ancient wood in East Finchley. friendsofcherrytreewood@gmail.com
Friends of Coldfall Wood A group of volunteers protecting and enhancing Coldfall Wood and Muswell Hill Playing Fields.
Friends of Market Place Playground A group of volunteers working to improve Market Place Playground. friendsofmarketplace@gmail.com
Grange Big Local Lottery funded community project covering a small pocket at the northernmost end of East Finchley, between Church Lane, East End Road, the High Road and NCR.
Leopold Road Neighbourhood Garden A group of volunteers, who have secured funding to create a neighbourhood garden on Leopold Road. Project hosted by East Finchley Community Trust.

Environmental
Bin There, Donate That Recycling/reuse/upcycling project aiming to find a use for all your unwanted stuff. bintheredonatethat@gmail.com
East Finchley Pollinator Project Raising awareness, inspiring and preserving pollinator habitat and creating pollinator trails based on a series of nectar cafes. Project hosted by East Finchley Community Trust.

Networking and campaigning
East Finchley CPZ Campaign to seek answers and transparency from Barnet Council in relation to the proposed EF zone CPZ
N2Network Informal inclusive free community and business network, providing an influential voice for residents, community organisations, businesses and traders of East Finchley.

News & Magazines
The Archer Volunteer-run community newspaper, delivered free to 10,000 homes in N2. Founded 1993. news@the-archer.co.uk
Village Raw Non-profit free arts and community magazine for East Finchley, Muswell Hill, Highgate and Crouch End.

Parenting
Finchley Community Toy Library (East Finchley) Run by Barnet Lone Parent Centre, but open to all. Green Man Community Centre, Strawberry Vale. kealey.kissiedu@blpc.org.uk
Mums in Mainstream Support group for mums of autistic children attending mainstream schools in LB Haringey and surrounding areas.
N2 Mums Speak A space for mums to get together for a series of talks. N2MumsSpeak@gmail.com

Social & Learning
East Finchley Book Club N2-based book club meeting every three weeks (currently online).
Five Bells Computer Club Support for those who want to learn how to get connected. Email for more information: fivebells.computerclub@gmail.com

Support
East Finchley Community Trust Charity established to support East Finchley’s community. Currently supporting several local initiatives. eastfinchleytrust@gmail.com
East Finchley Neighbourhood Support Grassroots community group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Catering for all N2 residents, no matter what their circumstances. Currently running The Food Project.
Finchley Food Bank (East Finchley) Food bank operating from St Mary’s Church, N2, serving residents of Finchley and East Finchley. finchleyfoodbank@gmail.com
Help With Money One of the services provided by Barnet Lone Parent Centre, based on Strawberry Vale, available to all Barnet residents, not just lone parents. Adviser1@blpc.org.uk
Hot Choc Mob A group of volunteers based in N2, who meet to provide food, drink, clothing and a chat to London’s homeless community.
N2 Food Project Volunteer group providing free tasty nutritious meals on Tuesday mornings from Phoenix Cinema. No registration, no questions. Just turn up. Operated by East Finchley Community Support
The Cupboard Community pantry helping to eliminate food and hygiene insecurity in East Finchley.

Sport & Fitness
Cherry Tree Basketball Free basketball for teens in Cherry Ttree Wood. Run by Kevin Lukau.
East Finchley Running Community Informal social running club, meeting weekly in The Bald Faced Stag.
East Finchley International FC Men’s football team playing in Barnet Sunday League Division 4.
GoodGym A group of runners who combine exercise with helping communities.

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