Learning, connecting, and prioritising women’s health through the Women’s Circle
Over five months, the Women’s Circle brought women together at High Trees to learn, share experiences and have open conversations about their health and wellbeing. The programme was shaped by participants through co-design sessions, allowing women to find the topics most important to them. Across five peer group sessions and six workshops, the group explored […]
High Trees leads new Active Tulse Hill project
We’re pleased to announce the launch of Active Tulse Hill, a new community-led initiative exploring how we can help more people across Tulse Hill and Lambeth become active in ways that work for them. As the anchor organisation for Tulse Hill, High Trees will be working alongside London Sport, Black Prince Trust, BIGKID Foundation, Clapham […]
Success of training and capacity building through Lambeth Hubs
Since January, Lambeth Hubs has supported more than 40 organisations across Lambeth, delivering over 100 hours of capacity building to help local organisations strengthen their skills, knowledge and ways of working. Lambeth Hubs is a partnership of community anchor charities providing place-based provision in Lambeth, led by High Trees. The partnership has been commissioned by […]
LPAC launches their newest social action campaign
Following the findings from its recent ‘Built on Trust’ research, the Lambeth Peer Action Collective (LPAC) has now launched a new social action campaign highlighting the youth spaces and services available to young people across Lambeth. LPAC is a partnership of local young people and youth organisations, working together to create better futures for young […]
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. […]
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 […]
Lambeth Peer Action Collective wraps up data collection
The Lambeth Peer Action Collective (LPAC) has just wrapped up the data collection stage of its second research project. The dynamic team, made up of 12 young people, has been exploring the role of trusted adults and trusted spaces in protecting young people in Lambeth from exposure to violence. The collective brings together young people […]
New listening campaign for smaller Tulse Hill Estates
We’re excited to announce that the Community Action team has published a new listening report. The Tulse Hill Voices listening campaign focuses on small social housing estates across the Tulse Hill area that are often overlooked as they are surrounded by much larger estates and street properties. The goal of this report is to bring […]
Sparking change through Community Organising training
Last week, 16 individuals representing diverse groups and neighbourhoods from across Lambeth accessed our community organising training for the first time. During the session, attendees explored different approaches to community organising, including the different settings where organising can take place. Together they learned how to craft effective action strategies tailored to their respective groups. Every […]