Progress and Updates

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  • Meet a Changemaker: Nicola Thomas, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, E6 Sisters Community Pantry

    Nicola volunteers at the E6 Sisters Community Pantry, a community-based initiative addressing food insecurity in East Ham. She has lived in Newham almost all her life, and became involved in the pantry after experiencing personal hardship. Through the pantry, Nicola found a purpose that allowed her to support others, using her lived experiences to foster […]

    Published: 11 Mar 2025

  • Mental Health Strategy: Share Your Views

    We want parents/carers to help shape our mental health strategy. We have launched a consultation to ensure residents’ lived experience and valuable insights are considered. The first phase is a short survey that will take just five minutes. You can access it here.  The survey will close on Friday 21 March. If you are looking to access […]

    Published: 28 Feb 2025

  • Volunteers Needed for Newham’s First Junior Parkrun

    Junior Parkrun is coming to Central Park in May 2025, and we are looking for volunteers who are keen to support the event when it launches. This free, fun, weekly 2km event is for children aged 4-14 and takes place every Sunday at 9 am. Volunteers are needed from 8:30-10 am for roles like marshalling, […]

    Published: 28 Feb 2025

  • Spotlight on Btisame Elmhassani – January/February 50 Steps Changemaker

    Btisame organises coffee morning for women in Newham to provide a safe and supportive space for them to connect, share experiences, access resources, and engage in activities that promote mindfulness.  The coffee morning is a space where women can connect, support, and empower each other. By fostering a sense of community,  the organisation aims to […]

    Published: 06 Feb 2025

  • Sexual health matters

    Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and well being. Ahead of National HIV Testing Week (10-16 February), we want you to know our local sexual health services offer free sexual health prevention and care (including HIV testing) and a wide range of short and long acting contraception services. We also want to […]

    Published: 05 Feb 2025

  • Recognising and Rewarding Contributions in Public Involvement

    Recognising and rewarding contributions in public involvement in health and social carePublic and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is a cornerstone of health and social care, enabling the design and delivery of services that truly reflect the needs of service users, carers, and the wider community. One of the most essential elements of PPIE is […]

    Published: 30 Jan 2025

  • Free Parks Tennis Sessions

    The National Tennis Association are delivering free, social tennis sessions for all ages, abilities and backgrounds every weekend in Newham. The session is delivered by qualified parks tennis activators who will help to facilitate play, run easy to follow activities and also provide all of the equipment. These sessions are run as a large social […]

    Published: 30 Jan 2025

  • The GLL Sports Foundation

    Talented athletes from across Newham can now apply for a spot on the largest athlete support programme of its kind in the UK.  Now in its 17th year, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) offers a range of support tools, including financial help, access to sport facilities and physiotherapy. The foundation has so far contributed over […]

    Published: 28 Jan 2025

  • Community Kitchen For People Seeking Sanctuary

    We are delighted to announce that Highway Vineyard Church have been re-commissioned to deliver their community kitchen project for people seeking sanctuary in Newham. The project will run between January 2025 and March 2026, and provide 12 families/individuals a week access to two-hour cooking slots on two days a week. Home cooked food is not […]

    Published: 28 Jan 2025

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