Meet a Changemaker: Tim Wood
Six years ago, Tim spent a period in a hospital and realised on coming out that his lifestyle choices had contributed to it. That was a turning point for him,…
Meet a Changemaker: Sarifa Patel, Founder and Chair Newham Disabled People’s Representative Forum, COVID-19 Community Champion, National Institute for Health and Social Care Research Champion
Sarifa has lived in Newham for more than 30 years, and loves the diversity of the borough. She founded the Newham Disabled People’s Representative Forum for anyone who has a…
Meet a Changemaker: Pawinder Singh Sabharwal, Trustee of Ramgarhia Gurdwara
Pawinder has been involved in Ramgarhia for over 40 years and represents the Sikh Community as a Faith Leader in Newham’s Interfaith Activities. He was chair of Ramgarhia Sports Centre,…
Meet a Changemaker: Zubair Bawa
As a community leader, Zubair has been assisting Newham residents for more than 25 years with their welfare, housing, health and social care needs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, his activity…
Meet a Changemaker: Anab Hoffmann, CEO, Founder and Director of Healtogether CIC
Anab gave up her corporate job during the pandemic to start Healtogether, after she realised there were critical gaps in services for the Somali community in Newham. She found that…
Meet a Changemaker: Paul Archer, PE Teacher
Paul set up Newham Ability Camp after his son lost his sight 21 years ago – he wanted to give other people with disabilities the chance to participate in sport.…
Meet a Changemaker: Maddy Mattis, Teaching Assistant and Sports Coach
Maddy works with sports clubs and schools to help people build their confidence around health, fitness and personal growth. On recovering from cancer treatment, she found light exercise a great…
Meet a Changemaker: Bisi Imafidon, Extended Schools Manager, sports coach, fitness instructor and personal trainer
Bisi is passionate about making a difference in her local community. She works with residents who face additional barriers to getting active – such as older people, women, and people…
Meet a Changemaker: Stella Howard
Stella is passionate about bringing dance and the arts into health settings and vulnerable communities to encourage healthy relationships to movement. She is founder of Embrace Space: Arts & Wellbeing,…