Meet a Changemaker: Angie Allgood, Director of NEWway Project
Angie and her family have lived and worked in Newham for six generations. She has always operated on the front line, having worked as a child protection social worker for…
Meet a Changemaker: Darshana Lathigra, NHS Health and Wellbeing Coach, Public Health Nutritionist and self-employed health engagement consultant
Darshana has lived and worked in Newham for over 25 years. She loves to connect with people and draws her energy from this diverse and thriving borough which has given…
Meet a Changemaker: Celia Wain-Heapy, representing ClimateYouChange
Celia set up ClimateYouChange.org in 2019 with the aim of addressing the climate emergency through community education and individual lifestyle changes. ClimateYouChange is an inclusive group of people who all…
Meet a Changemaker: John Ratomski, Founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks
John first set up the Irons Supporting Foodbank four years ago as an opportunity for West Ham fans to support their local communities. The initiative supports 60 food banks, community…
Meet a Changemaker: Victoria Turone, Children and Young People’s Family Liaison Officer at Newham Hospital
Victoria has worked in children’s services for the last sixteen years, supporting families from some of the most diverse and complex backgrounds. Victoria met John from the Irons Supporting Foodbank…
Meet a Changemaker: Zamanganga Mbatha (Zama Shozi) MBE, Head of the Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Unit at Royal Docks Academy
For more than 21 years, Zama has dedicated her career to the dynamic landscape of Newham. While her roles have varied, supporting and teaching teenagers with special educational needs and…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Maria Juganaru
Maria is studying at a health conscious college in Newham. She is really excited about putting her many ideas about health in Newham out there and making significant changes.
Meet a Young Changemaker: Darcey Williams
Having grown up in Newham, Darcey spends her time helping young people with their mental health and advocating for youth safety services across the borough. She has represented Newham young…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Colin Haye
Colin is an advocate for change within Newham. He feels particularly strongly about the education system and how it can be changed – especially for ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+…