Welcome to THE 'FORD Stockingford Community Centre
Our Story
From a small Scout hut to a thriving community hub – our journey is one of community spirit, determination and people coming together.
THE ‘FORD Community Centre, formerly known as Stockingford Community Centre, is a registered charity at the heart of Stockingford. We are proud to be a place where people can meet, connect, learn, take part and feel part of their community.
Where it all began
Our story began right here in Stockingford, with a modest Scout hut and St John meeting place that provided a valuable space for local people and groups for many years.
By the early 1990s, it was clear that the community needed improved facilities and a bigger, more welcoming space. Local groups, volunteers and supporters came together with a shared vision to create something better for Stockingford.
Through determination, partnership working and successful fundraising, support was secured from Warwickshire County Council, St John, local developers and other supporters. It was a fantastic example of what can happen when a community comes together with a common goal.
After years of hard work, planning and dedication, construction of a new community centre began in 1998, and the doors officially opened in late 1999.
Growing with our community
Since opening, the centre has continued to grow and develop alongside the people it serves.
In 2005, the centre became known as Stockingford Community Centre, strengthening its identity and connection with the local community.
Then, in 2025, we began an exciting new chapter with our rebrand to THE ‘FORD Community Centre.
The name may have changed, but our purpose has remained the same: to provide a welcoming place where people can come together, build connections and create opportunities.
More than just a building
Today, THE ‘FORD Community Centre is much more than a place to hire a room.
It is a place where friendships are formed, activities take place, support is shared, ideas become reality and people can feel connected to their community.
We provide affordable facilities for local community groups, activities, events and services, helping to reduce social isolation, encourage wellbeing and create opportunities for local people.
As a self-funded charity, we work hard to keep the centre running and accessible to the community. Through room hire, fundraising, grants, partnerships, volunteers and the continued support of those who use the centre, we are able to reinvest in the building and the services and opportunities we provide.
Looking to the future
We are incredibly proud of where we have come from, but we are equally excited about where we are going.
Our journey has always been about people – the volunteers who give their time, the groups who meet here, the organisations who work alongside us, the families who use our facilities and every individual who walks through our doors.
THE ‘FORD Community Centre belongs to the community, and together we can continue to make it a place where people connect, participate, grow and thrive.
From our humble beginnings to the community hub we are today, one thing has never changed:
We are here for the community, and our future starts with all of us.
