World Immunisation Week
This year, World Immunisation Week is celebrated from Thursday April 24th to Wednesday April 30th. Led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this event aims to promote the use of…
Meet a Changemaker: Shofa Miah, Founder of Ashok’s Vision International
For over two decades, Shofa has been a pillar of the Newham community, dedicated her life to empowering young people and parents. Working in the front lines she has experience…
Edible enterprises market sale day
The Newham public team in collaboration with Kaizen Primary School held a vibrant herb and flower stall just before the Easter break. Year 4 pupils from the school held the…
Join your People Powered Places Working Group today
Newham Council’s People Powered Places programme is recruiting Working Group members now. Led by the Resident Engagement & Participation Team, People Powered Places is our participatory budgeting programme where residents…
Meet a Changemaker: Doris Ekos Okundaye, Founder and CEO of True Ambassadors
For over 20 years, Doris has called Newham home, dedicating herself to improving residents’ well-being. In 2018, she founded True Ambassadors, a charity that promotes health, digital inclusion, and social…
Meet a Changemaker: Vinicia Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Young Generation Needs Us CIC
Vinicia has a strong bond with Newham, where she has lived for over 16 years. She is committed to empowering young people and families through her social enterprise, Young Generation Needs…
Research opportunity for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
Are you a VCSE seeking support from a research student? In 2025, Compass Wellbeing is once again partnering with UCL’s Community Research Initiative to connect Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations…
Update on the Well Newham Challenge cohort 2
The Council’s Public Health Team is working with Newham Hospital to run the Well Newham Challenge programme in the hospital. The programme funds and supports hospital staff to pilot new…
Meet a Changemaker: King Olalekan Ogunremi, Community Barber and Founder of Barber Connect Project
King has been a key figure in the Newham community for over 20 years, transforming his barbershop into a community hub where young people feel safe and supported. Recognizing the…