Message from the Chairman
Welcome to BONC
Founded in 2004, BONC began with a simple aim — to bring people together and support the Nepalese community in Barnet. Today, we’ve grown into a space where everyone can connect, feel welcome, and be part of something meaningful.
We celebrate our culture and traditions while building an inclusive community for all. From shared meals to yoga, sports, and wellbeing sessions, everything we do is about supporting one another and reducing isolation.
Our strength comes from our people, and we are proud to be supported by local councillors who help us represent and serve our community.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community. We’re also pleased to share our tri-annual newsletter, highlighting what we’ve achieved over the past quarter.
स्वागतम्
२००४ मा स्थापित बर्न्ट ओक नेपाली समुदाय (BONC) ले बर्न्ट ओक क्षेत्रमा रहेका नेपाली, विशेष गरी भूतपूर्व गोरखाहरूलाई सशक्त बनाउने उद्देश्यले आफ्नो यात्रा सुरु गरेको हो।
समयसँगै, विभिन्न सीप र अनुभव भएका सदस्यहरूको योगदानले हाम्रो समुदायलाई अझ बलियो बनाएको छ।
हामी आफ्नो भाषा, संस्कृति र परम्परालाई जोगाउँदै सबैलाई समेट्ने समुदाय निर्माण गर्दैछौं।
योग, खेलकुद, संगीत, स्वास्थ्य तथा कल्याण कार्यक्रम र चयनित दिनहरूमा तातो भोजन जस्ता गतिविधिहरू हाम्रो मुख्य कार्यहरू हुन्, जसले समुदायलाई जोड्ने र सहयोग गर्ने काम गर्छ।
हामी युवा पुस्तालाई नेतृत्वमा अगाडि ल्याउँदै भविष्य निर्माणमा निरन्तर जोड दिइरहेका छौं। हाम्रो जन्मभूमि नेपाल भए पनि कर्मभूमि बेलायत भएकाले, बेलायतको समाजमा घुलमिल हुँदै आफ्नो संस्कृति र पहिचान जोगाउन हामी प्रतिबद्ध छौं। साथै, स्थानीय काउन्सिलरहरूको सहयोगले हाम्रो समुदायलाई अझ सुदृढ बनाउन मद्दत पुगेको छ।
हामी सबैका लागि जोडिएको, समावेशी र सशक्त समुदाय निर्माण गर्न प्रतिबद्ध छौं।
Our objectives and purpose
Our objectives and purpose
Burnt Oak Nepalese Community is registered at Companies House with registration number 15555038.
Our objectives are:
1. To promote community cohesion and integration: To promote community cohesion and the integration of the Nepalese community within the London Borough of Barnet and the wider UK, particularly through the preservation and promotion of Nepalese culture, language, and traditions, for the benefit of the public.
2. To promote health and wellbeing: To promote the health and wellbeing of the residents of Burnt Oak and the surrounding areas by providing recreational and educational activities, including yoga, sports, and music, and by providing healthy meals and nutritional support to those in need, with the aim of improving their quality of life.
3. To protect and improve the environment: To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the local area.
We carry out the following work:
1. Strengthening Community and Culture
Cultural Celebrations: We host community events, such as Dashain, the Nepali New Year, and Summer Gatherings. These events are open to all and help preserve Nepali traditions while bringing together people from different backgrounds to promote social cohesion in Barnet.
Language Education: We facilitate Nepali language classes by providing the venue, administrative support, and necessary resources to ensure the language is passed on to the next generation.
Music Heritage: We provide Nepali music lessons for both children and adults, helping to maintain traditional instruments and songs within the community.
2. Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Wonderful Wednesday Hub: We run a regular community drop-in session at the Watling Community Centre. This provides a space for social interaction to combat loneliness, alongside a free healthy hot meal for all attendees to support those facing isolation or food insecurity.
Physical Activity: We provide Yoga and Zumba classes to help residents stay active, improve their physical fitness, and support their mental health in a friendly environment.
Emergency Skills: Our volunteer health professionals (Doctors and Nurses) lead Basic Life Support and CPR sessions in various community spaces, giving local people the confidence and skills to save lives in an emergency.
3. Environmental Protection
Community Stewardship: Our volunteers take part in regular park clean-up sessions in our local green spaces. This hands-on work improves the natural environment for everyone in the borough and encourages residents to take pride in their local surroundings.
Watling Community Centre
145 Orange Hill Road. HA8 0TR
Hours
Monday - Sunday
9am - 10pm
Contacts
Murari (Vice Chairman) 07782 385117
Om (Office Manager) 07401 532860
info@bonc.org.uk