Welcome to Shaftesbury Hall
Shaftesbury Hall has been owned by the North London Samaritans since 1974 and we are proud that the complete redevelopment of our 'Tin Tabernacle' finished in November 2018. Our vision has always been to create a new centre for Samaritans' volunteers and a true community facility for local groups to use and enjoy.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us along the journey to rebuild the hall, to our partners, those who have given their time and expertise to the project and above all to our wonderful volunteers and those who have donated so generously.
Shaftesbury Hall is now open for booking from £25/hour (£15/hour registered charities). Please check availability using our calendar, below, and contact us to enquire about placing a booking or for further information.
Visit Shaftesbury Hall in Herbert Road, Bounds Green, London N11 2QN
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Facilities
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Sprung wooden dance floor
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Fully-fitted kitchen
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Projector and PA system
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Various seating configurations for up to 60 guests
Transport
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Under 5 minutes' walk from both Bowes Park National Rail and Bounds Green Underground stations
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Easy walk from a number of bus routes
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Street parking
Our Partners
Updates on the Hall
March 08, 2019
Piece of cake
North London Samaritans longest-serving volunteer, Jean, cuts a remarkable cake shaped like Shaftesbury Hall at the official opening.
March 08, 2019
Shaftesbury Hall official opening
Shaftesbury Community Hall officially opened in March 2019 (left to right: Andrew Mulroy, Mulroy Architects; Ward Sparrow, Executive Director Samaritans; James Lloyd, Bowes Park Community Association; Beverley Knight MBE, recording artist; John Pyatt, Director North London Samaritans).
November 05, 2018
First shift at Shaftesbury Hall rings in the changes
Branch Director, John, joins Listening Volunteers Dani, Jill and Liz as they complete the first shift on North London Samaritans new Shaftesbury Hall branch.
October 27, 2018
Hanging up the phone at Bowes Road
Eliza of North London Samaritans hangs up the phone for the last time at our rented Bowes Road branch. We close for one week, with shifts starting at the new Shaftesbury Hall on 5 November 2018.
October 25, 2018
The countdown to opening begins!
The finishing touches are being added to Shaftesbury Hall, ready for North London Samaritans to move in
October 21, 2018
The hall gets floored
The Hall now has its sprung dance floor, and we're taking bookings for community use
August 19, 2018
The Hall gets plastered (and on a week day)
The plasterers have been busy at Shaftesbury Hall!
August 08, 2018
The hall's decked
The interior of the Community Hall is almost complete!
July 12, 2018
Standing strong
The scaffolding's gone and Shaftesbury Hall's exterior now complete!
June 28, 2018
What light through yonder window breaks?
The windows have now been installed on one of the hottest days of the year!
North London Samaritans
North London Samaritans is one of over 200 branches in Britain and Ireland. For information about Samaritans generally, what we do and how we can help, please click here.
North London Samaritans owns and manages Shaftesbury Hall, but our main mission is to provide emotional support across North London, predominantly supporting the London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Barnet.
If you are seeking support, are interested in becoming a volunteer or would just like to know more about us, please visit our Branch Webpage.
