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NOVA new opportunities began as a voluntary organization in 1983 to help individuals and communities to improve their computer skills.

NOVA was originally housed in a church basement on Lancaster Road and registered as a subcommittee of the Notting Hill Social Council. The organization moved into Canalside House for 15 years and subsequently to its present home on Acklam Road in January 2010.

NOVA has always grown and developed organically to meet the needs of local people and has grown appreciably since 2006 when numeracy, literacy and ESOL courses were added to its services and 2007 when Information, Advice and Guidance became increasingly significant.

NOVA’s income grew from a total of £157,780 in 05/06 to £440,013 in 09/10. The number of people who access services trebled from 360 individuals 05/06 to 1219 in 09/10. The burgeoning demand for services prompted our move to the larger premises on Acklam Road – a move that has enabled further development and improvements to the range and quality of services NOVA can offer.