• It has a 125 year lease to manage and run The Hub for the good of the community.
• It is a child charity of Oxfordshire Community Churches to provide it with backing, and to represent the significant investment of the church in bringing it into being.

If you would like to know more, please do get in contact using the contact page. The directors of the charity are:

Over the following years, having gained approval to run the centre, Wantage Community Church worked with the Developers (St. Modwen), the landowners, and a construction company to design and deliver The Hub: a community centre that responded to 21^st century life and looked to the future, understanding the need to bring together working space, community space, and a café.

A new charity (Kingsgrove Community Hub) was created to run The Hub, so that it would be able to serve everyone as well as possible. Planning application has been approved and we expect the legal agreements to be finalised so that construction can begin late Spring 2026.

Why is it called The Hub?

Our vision is for a go-to hosted space which the whole community can call home, rather than just a functional space.

Why are Wantage Community Church involved?

This was a result of public consultation of October 2017 in which Wantage Community Church applied via the public application process to run the eventual facility for the good of the community.

Why is a Church running a Community Hub?

They aren’t. To make this clear, Wantage Community Church has set up set up a new non faith-based Charity to operate and maintain the Hub (“Kingsgrove Community Hub”, or KCH).

What if the Church were not involved?

A much lesser community facility would be built: £1.7m of the funding has been raised by the church.

So, is it a church or a community centre?

The Hub is a community facility for Kingsgrove in which Wantage Community Church will be meet.

Facilities at the Hub

What will be in the Hub?

350+ seat main hall with a suite of other halls and rooms to hire; Enterprise area with hot-desking; community café; Community outreach and surgeries… and much more

What is an Enterprise Zone?

A dedicated space where you can hot-desk or hire a workspace with high-speed internet plus space for on-line and in-person meetings. We are also identifying community partners with whom we could help and mentor new businesses as well as provide a menu of training opportunities.

What will the cafe sell?

The café is at the centre of Hub life and will serve great coffee as well as range of other drinks and snacks in a welcoming space with great internet access.

Making the Hub a home

Who can use the Hub?

It is a community Hub and so is open to hire to all groups.

Can I hire it for parties?!

Certainly. There are a variety of rooms and other space available to hire with priority rates for local users.

When will it be open? 

Our goal is summer 2027.

Do you have another question?

Use the form below to send us your question! If it’s likely to interest others we may well add it to this page.

WELCOMING

At the Hub, we are committed to embodying the ethos of Wantage Community Church, which is centred on care, and service to others. It is a welcoming and safe space where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can come together to connect, learn, work and grow.

PEACEFUL AND KIND

The Hub is a place where time is given for people to relax, to be themselves, to engage positively with others in a variety of activities whilst respecting that everyone is different and operates in their own unique way. Our calm, shared workspaces offer opportunities for companionship and collaboration for those working alone, in a productive environment.

TRANSFORMING

The Hub makes a difference to the community it serves. We are dedicated to promoting health and well-being through many leisure activities, and to providing opportunities for families to bond and create memories together. We also recognise the importance of community groups in strengthening social ties and fostering a sense of belonging. We support these organisations as best we can.

RESPECTFUL

Our Hub is grounded in the values of respect, compassion, and empathy. We strive to uphold these principles in all our interactions. We believe in the power of community to bring people closer to each other. We are eager to partner with others who share our vision. In all that we do, we seek to live out the teachings of our faith and to serve as a beacon of hope and love in our community.

The Hub was created to serve individuals and communities in Kingsgrove, Wantage, and the surrounding area. The initial vision came from Wantage Community Church, who had the idea of combining church investment (time and money) with the community requirements in a development (land and money) to create something that was far better than either could achieve on it’s own. The goal is to create and welcome community, and to make the space available as easily as possible for volunteer, charitable, and community focussed organisations.

Mission Statement

The Hub is a community venue where people and groups meet and thrive, hospitality and generosity characterise its excellent facilities for work and play.