Remember when Black Friday was about community, generosity, and uplifting those around us, instead of just buying more stuff you don’t need?
No, actually, we can’t either – but we would like to tell you how you can take this opportunity to make a difference to your community.
We’re calling it…
Giving Back Friday
The idea is simple: invest a little in the people and places around you, and get something back from it.
We aren’t asking for something for nothing – especially with Christmas right around the corner. But if you have enough to spare for something discounted that you might not need, you might instead prefer the longer-term benefits of paying it into your community, to groups who need it most at the moment.
Become a Lewisham Local
The Lewisham Local Card supports good causes in our borough and rewards you for shopping locally. Our membership card offers discounts at more than 500 local businesses, helping you make the most of Lewisham’s vibrant independent business scene.
Your membership card costs only £10, and helps us do more of what we do best – supporting Lewisham’s community groups to build a happier, healthier community.
This is one of the best ways you can support our charity directly – and get something back in return!
Help us do more to support Lewisham’s community groups and independent businesses
Play the Community Lottery
Register with the Lewisham Community Lottery and support countless good causes in Lewisham to continue the great work that they do and win great prizes including a jackpot of £25,000. So far, supporters have won £8,000 through the lottery, with one lucky winner receiving £2000.
Lewisham residents have generously donated more than £45,000 through the Lewisham Community Lottery and the Lewisham Local Card, which has been distributed to 89 good causes that support Lewisham residents through challenging times.
Funds have been raised for causes that provide a range of support to our most vulnerable communities during the cost of living crisis, such as food banks, community meals, support for children and young people and environmental projects.
These are just a small selection of examples of the types of causes the lottery has supported.
Help raise funds through the Lewisham Community Lottery to support good causes in your area
