Your neighbourhood. Your space.
Akerman Community Hub is opening up Akerman Health Centre in Brixton as a welcoming place to meet, move, learn, rest and get support. Not just when you're unwell, but every day.
We know that most of what keeps us well happens outside the doctor's surgery. Around 80% of our health is shaped by things like income, housing, education and feeling connected to the people around us.
That's why Akerman is changing. Alongside the GP practices and health services already here, we're making room for local people and grassroots groups to run activities that bring the community together and help prevent ill health before it starts.
We offer space to small community organisations, social enterprises and charities who are just getting started. Using the hub as a base for pilot projects helps them build a track record, secure funding and, in time, move on to affordable rent. Good ideas get a home, and the neighbourhood gets the benefit.
More than a health centre
What's happening at Akerman
From health checks to sound baths, here's what's running now or coming soon. Everyone is welcome and you don't need to be registered with a GP here to join in.
Built with the community, step by step
May 2026: The hub launches
More than 350 people joined us on 8 May to celebrate the opening of Akerman Community Hub. Fourteen local organisations took part, from both GP practices to gardening collectives and boxing clubs, with jerk chicken from the drum, a live DJ, free childcare and massages on the day. Visitors shared their ideas on our listening wall, and those ideas are shaping what happens next.
Now to early 2027: The pilot continues.
What started as a three-month pilot has been extended into early 2027. We're testing what works, learning from every group that uses the space and building a model that can keep the hub thriving for years to come
2019: Reimagine Akerman
Residents, community groups, health staff and the building's landlord came together to ask a simple question: what does this neighbourhood really need to thrive? Through tests like free room bookings, a piano in reception and a drumming workshop with a shared meal, people told us they wanted a building that felt welcoming, sociable and theirs.
Bring your idea to Akerman
Are you a grassroots group, small charity or social enterprise looking for somewhere to run your project? We'd love to hear from you.
Who it's for
Local community groups and grassroots organisations
Small businesses and social enterprises with little or no income
Charities piloting a new project, including those with funding attached
Priority goes to activities that support health and wellbeing and benefit people living and working around Akerman.
How it works
Tell us about your idea. Fill in the short enquiry form below.
Have a chat. We'll get in touch to talk it through and check the space suits you.
Get booked in. We'll agree dates, the room you need and any terms, then add you to our What's On listings.
What's available: Meeting rooms for 7-30 people, available Monday-Saturday.
Cost: Space is offered free or at low cost during the pilot, so groups can grow towards paying an affordable rent.