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Are you interested in joining the Selby Trust as our Volunteering Officer? As the Volunteering Officer for the Selby Trust, you will play a pivotal role in leading on engagement with external bodies to help build and maintain relationships as part of the Selby Trust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. A problem-solving and proactive mindset is essential as this role requires dealing with corporate groups and building relationships. This position contributes signi

Are you interested in joining the Selby Trust as our Sports Development Officer? The Sports Development Officer role develops, leads and coordinates sports activity programmes that increase participation and use sport to improve health, reduce crime and build social inclusion - working to the Selby Trust’s ‘Selby Active Sports Strategy’. In this role you will: Grow and diversify Selby Active's sports portfolio while sustaining existing relationships (i.e. charities, the NHS,

Middlesex in the Community are offering a new coaching bursary and mentorship scheme in cricket for young people from Afro Caribbean backgrounds. We will offer 100% bursaries to those young people keen on cricket, who will then work with us to deliver cricket programmes in the borough and wider county. No prior playing experience is needed – just passion. The deadline for applications to the bursary programme is September 10th, 2026. Foundation (Level 1) Course Details: Dat

Due to essential works taking place at the Selby Centre from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September inclusive, the main building, Pavilion and Annexe will be unavailable for access. During this time, services and facilities in the Sports Hall will remain operational, alongside our car park as per usual regulations which will apply during this period. In addition, the driving test centre will remain operational at this time as usual. Please note, the Selby Food Hub will be closed dur

For the past 3 years Progression Sessions have delivered studio sessions with alternative education providers for young people with some of the highest needs in the country. This process of accessing practical learning is intended to support students to re-engage with school after exclusion. Progression Sessions are currently working at the Selby Centre with the Pears Family School, a PRU based in Islington that hosts students from across London. Progression Sessions offer we

Join us on Saturday 5 September, from 12pm to 6pm, for a free celebration of Black culture and creativity, with live music, dance, family activities, Black-owned businesses, local food traders, and wellbeing experiences. 📍 Trafalgar Square 📅 Saturday 5 September ⏰ 12pm–6pm 💷 FREE This year's theme, This is our London, recognises the profound contribution of Black culture to London's past, present and future. The programme reflects that legacy by marking some landmar

Are you interested in joining the Selby Trust as our Volunteering Officer? As the Volunteering Officer for the Selby Trust, you will play a pivotal role in leading on engagement with external bodies to help build and maintain relationships as part of the Selby Trust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. A problem-solving and proactive mindset is essential as this role requires dealing with corporate groups and building relationships. This position contributes signi

On Thursday 11 June, Unique West-Alese, Project Coordinator, attended the MindSpark Celebration Event in Kings Cross, London, representing Selby Trust at the official launch of the MindSpark School Awards — an initiative made possible through funding from Selby Ventures. MindSpark secured this funding after winning at the Selby Trust's Ready Steady Pitch event, where organisations pitched their ideas for supporting the community. Their vision for recognising and developing yo

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending the Fourth Annual Evening of Cricket, hosted by Daniel Lightman at JW3 London. The event brought together distinguished voices from the world of cricket, featuring insightful contributions from Mike Brearley OBE, Daniel Norcross and Amjad Khan. Their reflections on the game, its culture and its enduring appeal provided a fascinating and engaging evening for all in attendance. It was a privilege to be invited to such a well-

Selby Trust has secured a £500,000 grant from the London Marathon Foundation through its Active Spaces Fund to support the development of a new inclusive multi-use sports centre as part of the Selby Urban Village project. The funding marks a significant milestone for the long-term community initiative, helping to create a fully accessible, high-quality facility designed for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Inclusion has been placed at the centre of the plans, w

Being invited by the London Marathon Events Hospitality Team to the finishing line of the London Marathon, which saw record breaking results, was a proud and memorable moment for our Selby Trust. The experience provided an opportunity to celebrate not only the achievement of the runners, but also the dedication, teamwork, and commitment that our organisation values every day. Standing at the finishing line and witnessing participants from professional and non-professional run

Anton Simon, Eyes of Many CIC “Selby Ventures has provided an incredible platform for Eyes of Many CIC to connect with like-minded individuals, gain fresh insights, and strengthen our vision for community impact. The support and resources have been invaluable in helping us expand our reach and refine our approach. “Taking part in Selby Ventures has been a fantastic experience—engaging, insightful, and empowering. The network, opportunities, and practical support offered hav

A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Selby Urban Village in North Tottenham, as Haringey Council and the Selby Trust move the flagship project into construction with the appointment of a delivery contractor. The scheme, spanning the existing Selby Centre site in Haringey and the Bull Lane Playing Fields in Enfield, will bring forward new council housing, community facilities and green space. Haringey Council Leader, Peray Ahmet and Cllr Ruth Gordon, Cabin

If you are a smoker, the single best thing you can do to improve your health and the health of the people around you is stop. Not only is it better for your health, its better for you pocket. Quitting also protects those around you from the dangers of passive smoking. We know stopping smoking can be hard. But help is available. We provide a range of proven methods to help you to give up for good. Our 12-week programme offers free NCT quit aids and one-to-one support from one

On Monday 2 March 2026, NHS North Middlesex Hospital held a well attended blood donation clinic at the Selby Centre Sports Hall. Potential donors were invited to the Selby Centre for the service which was well attended, with a special thanks to the NHS Blood and Transplant unit for using the Selby Centre. The next NHS blood donation clinic will be taking place at the Selby Centre on Monday 29 June. Please keep updated via our website and social media for more information.

Children’s Services in Haringey have achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating for the very first time - a truly historic milestone in the council’s determined journey to transform outcomes for children and young people across the borough. Following a rigorous two-week inspection in January 2026, Ofsted closely examined the experiences of children and young people receiving care, help and protection, alongside the council’s ongoing improvement work. The result is a powerful endorsemen

We are hiring for casual Duty Officers for the Selby Trust. If you are interested in the position, please email your CV to demonstrate your experience and skills for the post to Behlul Sulimani at behlul@selbytrust.co.uk no later than Sunday 25 January 2026 at 5pm . We want the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible. Please see the job description attached in this article. If you have any queries please email b ehlul@selbytrust.co.uk

The Selby Centre has been named Culture Project of the Year at the 2025 NLA Awards — a fantastic recognition of the ambition and partnership driving the Selby Urban Village. Karakusevic Carson Architects have led the design of the new Selby Centre, working closely with The Selby Trust and Haringey Council. The project will transform a former secondary school site and run-down playing fields into a vibrant new community hub, creating a connected, inclusive and welcoming place

On Wednesday 19 November, Selby Trust and Middlesex CCC joined forces to launch the free Selby Active Cricket Programme! In attendance were ex-cricket legends Devon Malcom and Angus Fraser, who met and spoke with young people taking part and members of the community. The initiative aims to give local children the chance to enjoy sport, build confidence, and stay active in a safe and inclusive environment. The launch was well attended by young people and the local commun

A new opportunity for young people to get active and learn cricket skills is coming to Tottenham this November. The Selby Active Cricket Programme, run in partnership with Middlesex in the Community, will offer free weekly cricket sessions for children aged 6 to 12.

Justyna Klimek, Founder of Cake Me Over From selling on socials to a shop in Shoreditch, Cake Me Over grew in size and confidence, thanks to expert mentoring and consultancy from Selby Ventures. Justyna Klimek, Founder explains… “My business started on Instagram in 2021 – I started posting my cakes anonymously on Instagram (@cakemeover). I’d lost my job during lockdown and initially it was just for fun. I didn’t feel ready to put my name (or face!) to the cakes I was creatin

Last week we hosted our very first Ready, Steady, Pitch event for the Selby Trust Small Grants Programme at The Trampery Tottenham! The...

In partnership with Haringey Council and funding from National Lottery, The Selby Trust delivered another holiday programme of free sports activities, enrichment sessions (and lunch provided by our on-site Gala Kitchen) for local children within our community. Badminton, delivered by Selby Active delivery partner Black Arrows Badminton Club The Summer 2025 HAF was our longest EVER - split across four weeks totalling 16 days of delivery. Participations aged 5 - 11yrs Total par

Plans co-designed with the community to transform the Selby Centre into a brand-new urban village have received another huge boost. Last...