Embrace Community with NHCO
Where Every Individual Matters
At New Horizon Community Outreach, we embrace the power of unity and underline the significance of each person's presence. Our inclusive organization, dedicated to amplifying community bonds, warmly welcomes and prioritizes every individual, highlighting their inherent worth and potential.
My passion is for the people who are not recognised, looked down upon, or do not fit in. Today, I have good news for you. We aim to reach out to help you along your life journey. Each one helping one on the way to see lives being transformed and together as a team, lay a strong foundation upon which the younger generation will continue to build. This is our goal. Giving hope to the people, the youths and the defenceless.
Cathy Shomefun Founder and Chairperson
Every organisation aims to make a positive impact within its surroundings. At New Horizon Community Outreach, our vision is “To see a generation, within the London Borough of Hackney and beyond, attain its visionary potential, impacting every neighbourhood, breaking down barriers, supporting and influencing lives positively socially, ethically, and morally”.
The message from New Horizon Community Outreach’s leadership comes from the heart, not just words on a page. Just imagine a neighbourhood, a borough, a city, a country, a continent, and the world pulling together for one common goal. That goal is to envisage the impossible becoming positively possible.
NHCO has a clear and unwavering focus to empower the marginalized, amplify the voices of the unheard, provide direction towards critical nourishment to those who are starving, ensure compassionate care for the elderly, and relentlessly fight against all forms of social injustice. This aim and focus are non-negotiable, and we will stop at nothing to achieve it.
As the Leadership team heading this project, we firmly acknowledge the veracity of the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” NHCO unequivocally relies on the contribution of every individual to fulfil its vision and mission.
As the Chief Executive Officer at NHCO, I have a strong and ambitious vision for our organisation. Our ultimate objective is to positively impact the lives of all 8 billion individuals on this planet, one person at a time. We can make a meaningful difference in the world by working together.
Michael Baptist
Chief Executive Officer
Our shared goal at NHCO is to improve the quality of life in our local neighbourhood and the wider community. We prioritise serving our community above all else, to provide people with a platform to use as a springboard to a better life. Due to our constant dedication to our community, we are aware of the demographic shifts and, in certain circumstances, the obstacles that may stand in the way of the lives of individual achievements. As an organisation, we are aware that, meeting the demands of the community requires our services to constantly change and adapt to remain relevant. By establishing and providing opportunities that will improve lives, we will continue to work hard to create opportunities and invest in our community, to further contribute to the foundation already laid for the next generation.
Jay Davis
Chief Operating Officer


NHCO is dedicated to helping those who are often overlooked. As Chief Supporting Officer, my goal is to connect people with individuals, groups, and institutions that can assist them.
Regardless of their background, I strive to provide practical solutions and support to anyone who has lost hope in finding someone to listen to their problems.
Collaboration with partners who share our collective goal is crucial, and we work to create creative and where possible income-generating opportunities to help those in need.
Through these partnerships, I aim to stir NHCO to seek ways to provide welfare assistance to individuals and groups who require support.
The future is bright as NHCO carries its torch of hope
Robin Jones
Chief Supporting Officer
Administration is the backbone of every organization, and I take pride in being a part of NHCO’s administrative department. As new challenges arise regarding the needs, dreams, and aspirations of people in the borough and the city of London, my position as the Administration Manager of NHCO allows me to serve the community uniquely. It is a great privilege and honour to contribute to the needs of the people around us, and I am dedicated to this cause every day
Sheyi Davies
Administration Manager


I have accumulated over 30 years of expertise in accountancy and finance, working in private and charity sectors both in the UK and overseas. As the CFO, I am in charge of managing our finances and have been instrumental in developing our financial procedures.
At NHCO, we uphold a rigorous policy of allocating 100% of donations to guarantee that every penny received is properly spent and distributed. Our organisation is founded on the values of honesty and financial responsibility.
Fred Hesse
Chief Financial Officer
As a highly resourceful and organised professional with expertise in community development, I have extensive experience working with diverse communities, including refugees, migrants, and marginalised groups.
As Director of Bid Acquisition for NHCO, I have developed social enterprises and community-owned programs to address regional needs. My work focuses on alleviating poverty, promoting equal access, and championing human rights. I am dedicated to building resilient communities through education, capacity building, and policy development.
Caroline Hickey
Director of Bid Acquisition


My name is Mauro Joaquim. With half a decade of experience in the property industry, I have sourced hundreds of thousands of pounds of property deals to investors.
My journey has been closely intertwined with the assistant living property sector. I have worked for over a decade, particularly in other business acquisitions.
As the director of property investments for NHCO, I am dedicated to strategically positioning NHCO in the brick-and-mortar industry.
This strategic positioning allows us to provide the community with education and investment opportunities within the property industry and ensures the creation of organisational/generational wealth.
As the director of property investments for NHCO, my role is more than just creating wealth for the organisation. It’s about building wealth to sustain and grow NHCO and ensuring a bright future for our community.
My role and personal long-term vision within NHCO’s vision are to build a sustainable and thriving community through strategic property investments.
Mauro Joaquim
Director of Property Acquisition
Bianca Joaquim
Assistant Director of Property Acquisition


As the Digital Technical Officer at New Horizon Community Outreach, I am thrilled to express my utmost confidence in the impactful initiatives we undertake. New Horizon’s unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for social change is truly commendable. Our innovative approach to community outreach and seamless integration of digital solutions have significantly enhanced our ability to create a difference. It is an absolute honour to contribute to such a forward-thinking organization. Our continued efforts will create lasting positive impacts on the lives we touch. By paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future, we are making a significant difference in the world, and I am proud to be a part of it.