You may/may not already be aware of the amazing news that Lewisham will be London Borough of Culture in 2021! It is a remarkable moment for the borough and will open up all sorts of opportunities. Lewisham Council have initially set up two consultation events with links below. At these...
Have your say on the Consultation Lewisham Council have initially set up two consultation events with links below. At these events The Council’s Cultural & Community Development Team will talk through the details of the bid, how the process works from and what the opportunities will be. Please the below links...
LEADING DEPTFORD: A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES A Leadership Programme for everyone working in a charity or not-for-profit organisation in and around Deptford – either as a volunteer or in a paid capacity. A Journey of Self-discovery and collaborative learning which builds on the creativity and talent in Deptford and...
The Grow to Give scheme at the Knapmill Allotment has been running for around a year. Denise Senner, Secretary for the Lewisham Self-Managed Allotment Association, on the left in the picture adjacent, has been on the site for 10 years. The Grow to Give scheme began at a festival...
The Road Ahead is NCVO‘s annual analysis of the changing operating environment for anyone working in the voluntary sector. It identifies and explains forces and trends that are shaping the sector and are likely to have an impact on organisations in the future.
What are trustees? Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charities work. Trustee Recruitment Event It can be difficult for small charities to recruit enough trustees with the skills, drive...
Over the last few years Beckenham Place Park has been undergoing a regeneration project to restore some of the 18th century buildings in the park and make the park more accessible and enjoyable to the local community. The park and its 400-year-old woodland are Lewisham’s largest green space at...
Are you working on those New Year’s Resolutions? Did you include volunteering on your list? Volunteering offers a whole assortment of opportunities which can help you reach your personal goals. Do you want to be more active?…. Why not get involved in something sport related or environmental. Boost your...
