We are incredibly proud of our journey through the past 40 years and equally excited about our future. Scroll down to learn more about our past, present and future or click here for an interactive experience.
Past
Our journey
2003 - Our logo continues to develop to reflect changing times
Our logo reflects our ethos and our strong collaboration between the community and the police.
2007 - Neighbourhood Watch Network is established
In 1994 the steering group of the National Neighbourhood Watch Association (NNWA) was formed. By 1995, the National Neighbourhood Watch Association charity officially launched with a member representing each force area taking the organisation from strength to strength. After six busy years, Colleen Atkins retired as Chair. Sadly, the new management wound down the charity a few years later.
In 2007 Neighbourhood Watch Network (then known as Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network), an umbrella organisation to help support and develop local Neighbourhood Watch groups and volunteers, was formed. By 2022 Neighbourhood Watch Network has 8 paid staff in the Central Support Team with offices in Vauxhall, London.
2016 - Corporate partnerships increase our reach
We develop sponsor partnerships with Co-op Insurance, ERA Home Security and Patlock. This allows us to develop community-based joint projects and deliver discounts to our members.
2017 - We become a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
Neighbourhood Watch Network re-launches as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It replaces Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network. We’re still regulated by the Charity Commission. We refresh our logo to retain our rich heritage but reflect modern society.
Present
2020 - We expand our digital presence
We expand our digital presence by launching a fresh, new website. This takes our monthly visitors from 49,000 to over 115,000. Our digital campaigns on burglary, password protection and car crime reach over 180,000 people across England and Wales.
2020 - We publish our 5-year strategy
We detail clear yet ambitious goals in our 2020–25 strategy. By 2025, we want to be:
- the go-to organisation for community support
- the organisation people approach for crime prevention advice
- a recognised contributor to community health and wellbeing, with a focus on community cohesion and reducing isolation and loneliness
Future
2022 - Recruiting more trustees
We will recruit more new skilled and experienced trustees to join our already skilled Board of Trustees. They will support the continued development, expansion and success of the organisation. This follows the skills audit and assessment of the Trustee Board in 2021.
Pictured: Our Young Person Trustee,Mohamed Hammeda
2026 - New Strategic Plan to launch
We’ll do a final assessment of the successes, achievements and challenges of our first 5-year plan. Then we’ll launch a new ambitious 5-year Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. Our goal is for all residents across England and Wales to benefit from the information, work and connectedness of Neighbourhood Watch.