About The Manor West Centre.

We have one of the longest acronyms in the Hartlepool voluntary sector! OMWNWRA stands for Owton Manor West Neighbourhood Watch and Residents Association. Formed in October 2002 our initial purpose was to reduce crime in our area. The western part of the Owton Manor estate which is the poorest in Hartlepool and the twenty fifth more deprived in the country. We then went on to form a residents association as the organisation began to grow, developing a range of activities to meet local needs.

We had little experience when we started and have learned the hard way. However we have undertaken training to develop our skills, attracting volunteers with various other abilities in the process, both to sit on our committee and help out in other ways.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• The aim of the project is to deliver economic prosperity in the area, develop a safe community to tackle the core problems of a deprived community.
• To stimulate and support community activity, representing all sectors of the community.
• To hold regular meetings and provide opportunities to involve local residents in the delivery of  services and decision making process.
• Work in partnership with the statutory and voluntary sector to complement existing services and  provide additional resources.
• To respond to the needs of the local community and tailor the services to match those requirements
• To build the capacity of individuals and support the efforts of people to transform their own lives   and the community where they live.

MISSION STATEMENT

To bridge the gap between Owton Manor as a deprived area and the rest of the country by providing the local community with access to opportunities to build confidence and improve skills through learning and development. To work in partnership with other agencies to provide additional resources and services to local people when and where it is needed. To empower local residents to reclaim their community and negotiate the design and delivery of services to ensure provision appropriate to the needs of local people. To continually strive to build a safe and friendly community that can provide jobs for local residents and keep revenue within the neighbourhood.