ABOUT GOOD NEWS NWK
Our Story
Good News NWK began life in 2017 and was the creation of 3 family members: Kingsley, Wendy (Nokuthula) and Christina. All had a background in social care, with Christina and Wendy both having been registered social workers, and Kingsley having had a long career in children’s residential care that encompassed roles from support worker through to manager.
All three were committed to helping children with disabilities receive high quality care that was both person-centred and aspirational.
When it came to deciding upon a name for their venture, Kingsley, a dedicated Christian and church leader, chose the name ‘Good News’ as he felt that in the same way that Jesus Christ delivered good news and hope to the world, through delivering a service that offers quality of care and aspiration, Good News NWK could deliver a similar positive message of hope to children with disabilities.
The suffix ‘NWK’ was then added to recognise the initials of the directors of the organisation. The N stands for Nokuthula, the W for Wendy, and the K for Kingsley.
Once a name was decided upon, Good News NWK’s first home, Alexandra House, opened in 2017. This was followed by Rock Road House in 2018, Edinburgh House in 2022, and Gisburne House in 2025.
However, the aspiration doesn’t stop there, and the company intends to continue to grow at a steady rate and offer more ‘good news’ to children and adults with disabilities with further homes planned to open in the near future.
ABOUT GOOD NEWS NWK
We provide support that is tailored to meet the specific needs of those we care for.
Our aim is to provide support that is tailored to the specific needs of children and adults with learning disabilities and conditions within the autistic spectrum. We recognise that each person is different and we celebrate this by ensuring that our support is holistic and person-centred.
We are committed to enabling ongoing personal growth, giving each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. Our wide range of supportive services and the environment we provide will encourage each individual to fulfil their personal dreams and aspirations.