Universal Credit Pension Awareness Session
Join us for an informative session designed in partnership with the Department of Works and Pension (DWP) to provide Newham Champions and Volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of: Universal Credit…
Meet a Changemaker: B., volunteer
B. organises coffee mornings to empower women and improve their mental health. Her support group fosters a sense of community, providing a safe space for women from diverse backgrounds to…
Meet a Changemaker: Aurora Todisco, Health Equity and Community Engagement Lead
Aurora is dedicated to addressing health inequalities, with a particular focus on the social determinants of health, such as employment and equitable access to healthcare. She leads community-driven initiatives aimed…
Free cook for health workshops
Cook for Health workshops is starting this November at Forest Gate Library. The workshop is organised by TiffinWalli and funded by bay Awards for All. The 4-week Healthy Eating Workshop…
Newham Civic Awards 2024
Nominate a local hero for a 2024 Newham Civic Award in association with Berkeley Do you know a local resident, entrepreneur, group, organisation, or company making an incredible impact in…
Newham Festival of Stories
Newham Festival of Stories is a unique 12-day festival, taking place from 11 November to 22 November 2024, to celebrate stories with and from our diverse communities. As part of…
Meet a Changemaker: June Hanshaw, Honorary Lecturer at City University, People’s Participation Group member at Newham Mental Health Trust
June has lived in Newham for 77 years, and has always been involved in working and volunteering in the borough: n the past, she has also worked at the council…
Meet a Changemaker: Kathy Holdsworth, Mindful Crafts Facilitator
Kathy has lived and worked in Newham for over 43 years – primarily in early years education and later in mental health support. After retiring, she began suffering from anxiety…
Meet a Changemaker: Joyce Mukami Muigai, Project Manager, Revival House
Joyce works at Revival House, a charity in Manor Park which works with the community to support residents in the cost of living crisis. Revival House has a food bank…