Connecting Communities

One of Barnet’s greatest strengths is its strong sense of community. Our Resident Perception survey shows that 85% of residents agree that people from different backgrounds get on well together – and we know that at the heart of this are the many different activities run by so many dedicated organisations and residents here.

This campaign, co-produced with local communities, is about spotlighting those opportunities.

Check out our digital patchwork quilt of activity from a range of groups below. It shows how - from young to old, and across faiths and interests - Barnet really is a beautifully diverse place to live, work and visit.

Our annual community events – celebrating International Women’s Day, Windrush, Refugee Week, Pride, South Asian Heritage Month, Black History Month and our winter festivals – now come together under the Connecting Communities umbrella. Head to our Events listings page to find out more.

How you can get involved

What does ‘community’ mean to you? We hope you enjoy watching our short films – now we would like you to get involved.

Are you involved in local community groups and activities? Would you like the council to help spotlight what you do, raise your profile and attract a wider cross-section of people to come along?

As we plan a further phase of this campaign, we’d welcome hearing from anybody who would like to be spotlighted. Please email connectingcommunities@barnet.gov.uk and tell us about your group and why you want to be part of the Connecting Communities campaign.

We'd also like to receive photos and videos of community-focused activities and events (please confirm consent when emailing) so that we can share them on this page.

If you’d prefer to highlight upcoming events on our popular Events listings pages pages, please submit details of your event here.