Community, as one of the major determinants of health, has a vital role in improving health and wellbeing. Schools, places of worship, community groups, businesses and more all play an important part, and the level of activity around health and wellbeing in Newham is outstanding. We want to celebrate, showcase and encourage this. We are relaunching our ‘Changemakers’ programme to celebrate people who go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities in Newham.
This is a constantly growing community, where people can meet, share ideas and inspiration, network and make connections. Changemakers will be celebrated at our annual health event and have the opportunity to access free training and capacity building.
There are also young Changemakers – celebrating the children and young people who already do so much to make Newham a healthier place.
Spotlight on ANKH Place – July/August 50 Steps Changemaker organisation ANKH Place as a new CIC took the opportunity to apply to be the commissioned service for young Black men aged up to 30, who had lived experience of mental…
Daniel has lived in Newham for 25 years. He is the founder and CEO of Ayati Mind, which he set up following his own personal lived experience of mental health struggles. He was deeply affected by the suicide of a…
Nick has been pivotal in transforming Brampton Manor Academy into a healthier environment, especially regarding food. The school earned the Healthy Schools Silver Award by demonstrating how healthy eating enhances mood and activity levels, and by identifying students with poor…
Aanchal is passionate about inspiring students to develop their love for healthy cooking by introducing them to delicious new foods from across the world. Under her leadership, Food Technology at School21 has gone from a new subject to one that…
As a lived experience practitioner, a survivor of Adverse Childhood Experiences, homelessness and problematic drugs, Abdirahim has used his life experience to empower others to reduce harm in their own lives. He is the founder of Coffee Afrik, a highly…
In April 2024 more than 100 of us came together to launch 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027. As we said then, this shared strategy can only be achieved through all of us working together. And it is shaped…
Josie has worked in Newham for 30 years, spending her time supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). When she moved to Kay Rowe Children’s Centre, she found there was no SEND Stay and Play there – so…
Soofia is motivated by a desire to ensure that multilingualism is an asset in our communities; she welcomes families arriving from overseas, and supports them around their health and wellbeing. She has seen the discrimination and difficulties faced by people…
Andy has been heavily involved in work around youth safety in the community. He has devoted his energy to numerous campaigns to improve safety and outcomes for young people – such as the CitySafe Safe Havens programme, advocating and campaigning…
