LPAC moves into action
The Lambeth Peer Action Collective (LPAC) are excited to have now completed the research phase of their project, marking a major milestone in their mission to create a safer Lambeth for young people. Their recent research explores the role of trusted adults and safe spaces in protecting young people in Lambeth from exposure to violence. […]
Our Refugee Week celebrations
This week, we were thrilled to be celebrating Refugee Week, a nationwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum. During the week we’ve been busy hosting and attending events across Lambeth, focusing on this year’s theme: ‘community as a superpower’. We kicked off the week with our launch of […]
Celebrating the power of play
Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the International Day of Play! At Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, we believe play isn’t just fun, it’s essential for supporting children and young people to explore, create, learn, and grow. Every year, our playground welcomes almost 200 local children and young people, offering a vibrant, open-access space where they can […]
Empowering refugees and migrants through storytelling
Last week, we ran ‘Shared Stories’, a week-long course designed for migrants and refugees who wanted to share their journeys and help others navigating life in Lambeth. During the course, eleven learners came together to create a digital guide filled with tips, advice and their personal experiences, aimed at supporting others who are currently seeking […]
Supporting organisations with Community Organising
Recently our Community Action team has been pleased to support The Winch and Southwark Council with Community Organising training. We delivered practical training sessions for The Winch, sharing skills and helping participants to develop their confidence in group dynamics, decision-making, community engagement, and building a public narrative. By tailoring each session to the group’s specific […]
Growing employment opportunities through employer engagement
Our Employment & Careers team has been busy developing new relationships with employers, growing our employer engagement offer to help more people access meaningful employment opportunities. Most recently, we teamed up with Transport UK, a major rail and bus transport company, to run some Employer Information Sessions for those interested in becoming Bus Drivers. These […]
Boosting community research learning with LCRN
The Lambeth Community Research Network (LCRN) recently held two inspiring training sessions, bringing together voluntary and community organisations and academics to explore various topics relating to community research. Attendees walked away with a deeper understanding, greater confidence, and practical tools to start on their own community-led research projects. LCRN was created to make sure that […]
Celebrating successes and impact of the BounceBack programme
The BounceBack programme, funded by the Walcot Foundation, ran from 2021 to 2024, with the aim of supporting young people (under 30) in Lambeth into employment. Across the borough, the programme delivered impressive results, reaching over 1,000 young people. At High Trees, the programme also had a hugely positive and lasting impact. Over the three […]
Impact of Tulse Hill Health & Wellbeing Grants
The Tulse Hill Health and Wellbeing Grant programme has now come to a close, after a successful six months of activities. Thanks to funding from Lambeth Council, seven local organisations were awarded grants to set up or expand their health and wellbeing initiatives for residents, directly benefiting 226 local people. The fund resulted in a […]
Strengthening community research with the British Science Association
High Trees recently contributed an essay, exploring the growing field of community-led research and the work still needed to ensure its impact. Our CEOs went on to further explore these topics at a panel hosted by the British Science Association. With community research gaining in popularity, High Trees CEOs, Anna Coffey and Grace English, reflect […]