The East End has the highest levels of child poverty, and whilst educational attainment is improving, youth unemployment across the East End is higher than the UK’s average. Through our Life Chances Campaign and other funds we’re supporting thousands of local children and young people every year. From employability programmes to holiday provision schemes, we’re helping young people build their skills and confidence to improve employment opportunities, and make sure children have access to a healthy meal and stimulating holiday activities.
Watch our short videos and read our case studies to learn more about how we’re benefitting young East End residents.
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
Our expert grants team has managed the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ Small Grants programme, funding organisations to encourage innovation and community resilience, as well as tackling issues such as loneliness and social isolation. DeafWatch were awarded a grant of £5,000
Young people face higher levels of unemployment than the UK average, worsening poverty, damaging mental health and increasing the risk of being drawn into dangerous gang situations. Through our Life Chances campaign, we’re helping young people to secure qualifications and
When Nizam Uddin was in his early 20s, he joined EECF’s Community Self-Help scheme, a capacity-building and employment programme which we ran in partnership with New City College (previously Tower Hamlets College). Now, 25 years on, he manages St Matthias
As well as with being a strategic partner in EECF’s Life Chances Campaign, Newham charity Fight for Peace has been funded through our ‘East End Giving’ programme for their Twilight summer programme. Fight for Peace supports young people to realise
With all the challenges thrown at young people today, EECF targets support to help them develop key skills to survive and thrive. Our innovative Youth Employment Scheme (YES) brings together the talents of our corporate partners with grassroots organisations to
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