our vision is for a connected lewisham community, that
gives, shares, and works together, to create
happier and healthier communities.
Volunteering, Improving Health & Wellbeing
Our diverse range of projects aim to get people involved, reduce isolation, loneliness and poverty and connect people to improve their health and wellbeing.
Weekly community meal created by volunteers to reduce social isolation and food waste.
Community green space in Catford to increase health and wellbeing and connection to the natural environment.
Supporting young people in poverty with access to educational supplies and hygiene products.
Supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health into work placements.
Encouraging Giving in Lewisham
We want everyone in Lewisham to be inspired to give and share their time, money, resources towards local good causes and making Lewisham a happier healthier place.
Lewisham Local Card
Local discount card, accepted in over 500 Lewisham businesses. Supporting the local economy and rewarding volunteering and giving.
Small grants funding in partnership with businesses and statutory sector supporting organisations.
Lewisham Community Lottery
An exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in Lewisham that benefit local residents.
Lewisham Community Toilets
Over 70 local businesses and establishments offering free access to their toilets for the public.
Refill Lewisham
Over 200 businesses offering free water refills to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Strengthening Lewisham's Voluntary Sector
Our voluntary sector support programme aim to strengthen and connect Lewisham’s community organisations, that meets the needs of local residents.
Capacity building support programme and network for black-led community organisations. In partnership with Kinaraa.
Fundraising support programme through 1-1s and workshops for equalities focused organisations in Lewisham.
Supporting community organisations to run Warm Welcome spaces through the Cost of Living crisis.
Supporting community organisations to run Digital Drop Ins to reduce digital inequalities. Partnership with Catbytes.
EVERY RUSHEY GREEN RESIDENT DESERVES A VOICE
Supporting residents in Rushey Green & Catford to engage with local needs and aspirations and contribute.
Food Justice & Promoting Good Healthy Food
Our projects focus on promoting good healthy food and fair equitable access to food in Lewisham. We strengthen local food projects and community meals to meet the needs and work with local businesses.
A network connecting people to healthy, sustainable and affordable food that is grown, produced and prepared locally to promote a vibrant food culture and prospering local economy.
Developing Lewisham’s Food Justice Alliance and Action Plan to work towards more fair and equitable food security and nutrition.