In a powerful collaboration aimed at breaking down barriers to corporate employment, the East End Community Foundation (EECF) recently hosted its latest Youth Employment Support (YES) Day in partnership with international insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK). The initiative, funded through…
A vital cash injection is transforming the summer holidays for hundreds of children in East London, turning a traditionally stressful period for low-income families into a season of growth and adventure. A fizzing summer of activities takes place at the…
Summer activities for children are so important for their physical and mental health. It can also be an opportunity to learn new skills and form new friendships. The East End Community Foundation (EECF) has so far invested around £300,000 for…
The Gilt-Edged Market Makers Association (GEMMA) presented a generous cheque to the East End Community Foundation during a special evening reception at the Bank of England. The Bank of England, known colloquially as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, was the setting for…
Uniting business and philanthropy to tackle poverty at grass-roots level in East London. On a sweltering July morning, East End Community Foundation donors including Northern Trust, Allied World, Sucden Financial, Rothesay and BPL, chatted with community groups at the Grants…
Volunteers at the EECF Tea DanceEECF_0191EECF_0198EECF_0528 More than 160 older residents from across East London came together on 8 April to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the much-loved Tea Dance for an afternoon of music, dancing and connection. First launched…
The Connecting Communities initiative, led by East End Community Foundation, has reached a major milestone, supporting its 2,000th digitally excluded family in East London. To mark the occasion, we returned to Stebon Primary School in Tower Hamlets, one of the first schools to partner with Connecting Communities in…
The world premiere of the story of West Ham’s Clyde Best, the first Black footballer to play in the English Premier League First Division, will open in east London next week. Transforming the Beautiful Game explores Best’s journey from Bermuda…
We are delighted to announce that the Rothesay Foundation, the charitable foundation of the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, Rothesay, has made a three-year commitment of £150,000 to support our Winter Appeal, helping to protect vulnerable pensioners across East London…
Since 2024, Barings has been one of our valued Life Chances donors, supporting our work addressing the high levels of digital inequality that exist for families across East London to ensure they aren’t left behind in an increasingly online world….
