This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through partnerships rooted in the community.
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to help your community stay healthy and well? If so, we invite you to join Newham’s Community Health Champions programmes! These programmes are designed to keep you informed about health…
You’re invited to join us for Newham’s Black Pound Market, a key part of our Black History Month celebrations. This year’s theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives,’ focuses on spotlighting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Newham. Save the dates: • Saturday 12 October…
Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? We are working in partnership with London Sport and Equip to pilot 5 FREE Equipment Lockers across the borough. The lockers will be located at…
Have you heard of Play Streets? A Play Street is when a street is temporarily closed to through traffic for 3-5 hours, so that children can play safely outside, adults can meet with their neighbours and everyone can enjoy a…
The Windrush 2024 Rites of Passage funded programme has so far engaged 770 residents including primary school children and senior residents. There is still plenty to come in July and August including the Film and Feast programme – please encourage…
The LBN Public Health Team has been working in partnership with the NHS to deliver free events at Mosques and libraries ahead of, and during, Ramadan to encourage residents to fast safely and make healthy choices about their diet. Healthcare…
The Social Welfare Alliance offers free training for anyone who has regular conversations with residents who have a range of social welfare issues. The online sessions are delivered by expert tutors and cover topics, such as: mental health, immigration, employment,…
Social Prescribing Day (14 March) takes place annually to celebrate the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. It is also an opportunity to celebrate all our partners and everyone who work in this space. To mark Social…
Did you know Sport England has a Small Grants Programme, offering National Lottery funding ranging from £300 to £15,000? This programme supports projects that bring communities together, provide physical activities and focus on environmental sustainability. Applications should connect with communities…
