The themes that the Building Communities Fund addresses are:
- Creativity, Arts & Wellbeing
- Nature & Sustainability
- Employment, Learning & Upskilling
Impact Summary:
- 11 grants given to small charities and residents groups
- 605 people of all ages were positively impacted by the projects delivered
- £31,250 in total was given this year
Funded Projects:
- CAD-HR – Helps migrant communities become Ofsted-registered childminders through training and support.
- Edible Rotherhithe – Teaches 132 children to grow food and connect with nature through Forest School sessions.
- Elmington Community Gardens – Provides free workshops and open-access food-growing spaces for residents.
- The Psychosynthesis Trust – Supports individuals in managing anxiety through community and nature-based activities.
- Ignite Hubs – Equips young people with coding and STEM skills for digital careers.
- Lung Theatre – Engages 4,100+ people in a musical co-created by looked-after children at Southwark Playhouse.
- Power2 – Empowers young people to mentor younger children, building confidence and employability skills.
- Sculpt – Runs a six-week employment support program for disadvantaged 14-16-year-olds, boosting skills and confidence.
- Paxton Green Time Bank – Connects people on the Kingswood estate through skill-sharing and creative activities.
- Camberwell After School Project – Provides hands-on childcare experience for unemployed Southwark residents.
- The Purple Ladies – Offers weekly wellbeing activities, a social café, and a skill-sharing platform.
If you’d like to meet any of these groups and find out more about their work, please get in touch with Sofia.