Supporting Our Incredible Community in 2024
Welcome to our 2024 community video and blog post, where we proudly showcase the incredible work done this year to support our vibrant community. We have been fortunate to collaborate with many wonderful charities and initiatives, making a positive impact together.
Charitable Partnerships and Fundraising
This year, we've partnered with 12 charities and supported 31 campaigns to raise funds and awareness. Some of the notable organizations include The Walthamstow Toy Library, Pl84U Al Suffa, The Together Project, Our Forgotten Neighbours, Traid, Youth Enterprise, Caring4Angles, Little Legends Children’s foundation, Children’s Book Project, PoTS UK, Salvation Army, Lloyd Park Children’s Charity, Haven House Children Hospice
In 2024, we proudly raised over £15,000 for the charities we partnered with, and our staff members committed 60 hours of volunteering this year to support various charitable initiatives.
Charity of the Year
During this time, we have supported various local charities, placing special emphasis on our Charity of the Year, The Together Project.
During the May Half Term, we supported the Fundraising initiative by the Together project, "Be the Art," bring the local community together to express themselves through self portraits while raising funds for the charity. We also supported the charity on the void unit by creating and installing graphics to encourage online donations. To further aid the charity, we welcomed the Natural Voices Choir to our centre, enhancing our fundraising efforts. Additionally, we organized an Intergenerational Christmas Choir that brought immense festive joy through outstanding performances from children at Roger Ascham Primary School, residents from three local care homes, and a band. Throughout the year, we also raised funds for the Together project during various guest engagement activities, including our Christmas Grotto.
Creative and Cultural Engagements
Throughout the year, we celebrated creativity and diversity with various activities:
- Crafting Events were organised during the February half-term, Easter and Halloween.
- We hosted various activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day, Literary Iftar, Eid Henna, and Chand Raat.
Sustainability Efforts
We championed sustainability through several initiatives, including Rainforest Rescue, which took place during the summer holidays, and the Easter Allotment that encouraged the community to plant seeds. We also participated in the Great British Spring Clean, celebrated Plant a Flower Day, and Recycle Week, which involved encouraging kids to turn household items into art. Additionally, we collaborated with Triad for Clothes Recycling. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our efforts to send zero waste to landfill and by hosting the Waltham Forest Waste Team to promote food waste segregation.
Community Collaborations
We collaborated with various groups to spread awareness and positivity through several initiatives, including Refugee Week Awareness, The Poetry Project, and sponsoring art by Wood Street Walls. Additionally, we partnered with Walthamstow Library for a Summer Reading Promotion and organized book and toy donations for various drives and appeals.
Supporting Local Schools and Groups
We are proud to have supported local schools and various community groups, such as Shelter, Quit Right (Waltham Forest Stop Smoking Clinic), Keep Britain Tidy, London Air Ambulance, Shopmobility, and the Met Police Knife Arch. Our sponsorship efforts extend to several schools, including Henry Maynard, Holy Family School, Chapel End Early Years Centre, Coppermill Primary School, and Whitehall Primary School.
Spreading Joy and Positivity
We bring joy to our community through initiatives such as Super 17 and the 12 Days of Christmas, where we distribute gift vouchers to winning participants, ensuring that everyone feels supported and uplifted.
Join us in celebrating these achievements and looking forward to more impactful projects in 2024. Thank you for your continued support and engagement!
