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. […]
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 […]
Working in partnership to improve ESOL
Over the past year, we have been working on a piece of research to better understand the barriers that people in work face when learning English, and how English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can be designed to better address these challenges. This project is being supported by The Bell Foundation, a charity aiming […]
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 […]
Partnership toolkit training in Lewisham
We were delighted to deliver a community workshop in collaboration with Community Connections Lewisham, supporting local community groups, grassroots organisations, and charities in Lewisham to build successful partnerships. Drawing on High Trees’ experience of leading and developing partnerships over the past nine years, we created a Practical Guide to Collaborative Working. This comprehensive resource was […]
Launch of new Guide to Employing Young People
We’re pleased to introduce our brand-new resource designed to support voluntary and community organisations who are looking to employ young people. Our ‘Guide to Employing Young People in Your Organisation’ is filled with insights and practical advice. This guide draws on our experience of employing young people as young leaders, peer researchers and peer mentors. […]
Research under way to improve access to English for Speakers of Other Languages courses for people in work
We’re excited to share progress on our current research. In partnership with The Bell Foundation, we’re exploring ways to improve access to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for individuals in work. After facilitating research co-design workshops with current ESOL learners at High Trees, we have now launched a survey to capture wider […]
First round of Tulse Hill Health and Wellbeing Grant recipients announced!
We’re excited to announce that four organisations have now received grants from the Tulse Hill Health and Wellbeing Fund! Congratulations to St Martin’s Community Centre, Wandle Fields Residents Association, St Matthew’s Project and Brixton BMX Club. These local organisations are gearing up to launch or expand the following health and wellbeing initiatives: A second round […]
Launch of the Lambeth Community Research Network website!
We’re pleased to announce that the Lambeth Community Research Network website is now live! This is an exciting next step for the network, making it easier to share our vision for research in Lambeth (link to charter), research projects and opportunities to get involved. Lambeth Community Research Network is a new collaboration striving to ensure […]
Success of first English for Speakers of Other Languages course for people in work
We’re pleased to share the success of our first ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme tailored specifically for people in work. In this initial pilot we welcomed 12 Grounds Maintenance Operatives from Lambeth Council, to take part in an ESOL course at High Trees. The learners, hailing from many different Countries including Portugal, […]