Changemakers

Meet a Changemaker: Malathy Muthu, CEO, Skills Enterprise

Malathy Muthu

Malathy Muthu has actively contributed to the borough’s wellbeing for over two decades. At Skills Enterprise, Malathy spearheads initiatives in Newham aimed at addressing the social determinants of health, offering comprehensive support to tackle digital exclusion, poverty, mental health and…

Meet a Changemaker: Gill Tan, Volunteer

Gill Tan

Gill has lived in Newham for 30 years. She has a background in social work and working in children’s centres, as well as in an Asian Women’s Refuge, providing support and care to women. Her passion lies in health promotion…

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, and he became passionate about physical and mental wellbeing –…

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 only increased, and he became a community champion, as well…