As a lived experience practitioner, a survivor of Adverse Childhood Experiences, homelessness and problematic drugs, Abdirahim has used his life experience to empower others to reduce harm in their own lives. He is the founder of Coffee Afrik, a highly…
Lorraine has lived in Newham for 36 years and has shown her dedication to her community and her commitment to supporting others in countless ways over the years. She has had personal struggles, such as homelessness and unemployment, but she…
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 –…
Ami works with the homeless community in the borough and is passionate about seeing affordable housing options in Newham. She runs a church-led winter night shelter, which takes people off the streets and into shelter. She has close relationships with…
For the past eight years, Samantha has helped homeless people by providing them with food, clothes and showers. The food bank she set up eight years ago, which supports people who are struggling with the cost of living, has become…
As an extremely active member of the Newham community, Hilda helps develop services for the borough in countless different ways. Knowing we all face numerous challenges, she is passionate about residents’ voices being heard and their needs being kept at…
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 20 years, and later in a local charity. Angie started…
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 groups and homeless shelters across Newham and Essex, and makes…
