Author: Shoheb Ahmed

Celebrating success in tackling pensioner poverty

We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to address the levels of pensioner poverty in the East End. At the end of our 9-month pilot programme, and investment of £82,895 in grants, the local organisations we…

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EECF Press Release: Connecting Communities

London, 19th March 2024 – Today marks a significant achievement for the Connecting Communities initiative as it proudly delivers its 500th device to families in Tower Hamlets. In a landscape where digital access remains a challenge for many households, particularly…

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Exciting Partnership Announcement: EECF Welcomes New Fundholder

We are delighted to share the exciting news of a new charitable fund under management.  The CWG Grants Programme, which re-launched in February 2024, marks a significant opportunity for local voluntary organisations in Tower Hamlets to access vital funding, with…

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Empowering Families Through Connecting Communities

Six months ago, Stewart Headlam Primary School, located in Tower Hamlets, took part in Connecting Communities. This initiative aimed to equip 26 families with the necessary tools and skills to utilise the power of technology for education and personal growth….

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Connecting Communities

Kamila Gimbut’s daughter attends Stewart Headlam Primary School. Six months ago she and her daughter received a brand new device, training and free broadband as part of the Connecting Communities Project. Kamila’s Journey Kamila Gimbut, a resident of the East…

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3000 Winter Care Packages Delivered Thanks To Your Generosity

We are thrilled to announce the successful delivery of 3000 winter care packages, which included critical financial support for vulnerable older residents and households in the East End. Thanking our Strategic Partners  We had a wide range of donors again…

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Protecting our communities this winter

It’s clear that the cost of living emergency has become the new normal for tens of thousands of vulnerable East End residents. Fuel poverty across London’s East End is higher than the UK average, 40% of older people are living…

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Chairman Bronek Masojada – elected Sheriff of City of London

This is our Chairman Bronek Masojada, in one of his first formal engagements as Sheriff of the City of London. He was elected in June, along with Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley, and took office in September. We couldn’t be prouder!…

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Black History Month – celebrating amazing Black women leaders!

To celebrate Black History Month, we are celebrating Black women leading frontline organisations that are making a big difference to local communities. We spoke to Michelle Dornelly, founder of Children with Voices, about what motivated her to set up the…

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More Life Chances employability success stories

Across the East End, young people face higher levels of unemployment than the UK average. Through our Life Chances Campaign we’re funding organisations like Poplar Harca who work with many BAME and migrant young people to help them secure qualifications…

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