Weavers Adventure Playground Read More »
We wanted to facilitate year-round gardening activities for the young people who use Weavers. So we bought a second-hand greenhouse which left us with money to buy plants and garden accessories.
following fruit trees, finding stories: divya Hariramani Herrero’s Ranger story Read More »
Learn how Ranger Divya Hariramani Herrero is making London greener, healthier, and wilder.
A group of dedicated individuals, organisations, businesses and Tower Hamlets Council have come together to form Tower Habitats – the Biodiversity Partnership for the Borough of Tower Hamlets. The aim of the Partnership is to conserve and enhance the borough’s wildlife and natural places for today’s residents and future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
Tower Hamlets Climate Change Partnership Read More »
The council alone cannot reduce the emissions of Tower Hamlets to net zero by 2045. So, in 2020 we created the Climate Partnership. This is chaired by the local NHS Trust and is made up of a variety of organisations, including:
businesses,
education,
faith groups,
housing associations, and
voluntary and public sector organisations.
Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets Read More »
Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets (VCTH) helps organisations with managing and recruiting volunteers. Register with us if your organisation or your volunteer roles are based in Tower Hamlets. Once you’re registered we can promote your roles to local volunteers. We do this via our website, to our database of people interested in volunteering, and through our Facebook page. We also offer training, advice and resources on all aspects of volunteer management.
Stepney City Farm is a 4.5 acre working farm; a rural oasis, in the heart of Tower Hamlets. We give children and adults a chance to meet farm animals, learn how to grow food and try out arts and crafts.
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Read More »
This 31-acre nature reserve is London’s most central urban woodland and one of its ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries. It’s a people’s park, a sanctuary for wildlife, a place for remembrance and a site for community events, field studies and forest schools.
Spitalfields City Farm Read More »
Spitalfields City Farm is the nearest city farm to the City of London’s square mile. Despite this, we are located in one of the most densely populated wards of Tower Hamlets. We work with a vibrant and multicultural community to provide educational opportunities for children and adults alike, to empower people to gain new skills, confidence, to combat social isolation.
Lower Regents Coalition (Regents Canal) Read More »
The Lower Regents Coalition is a group founded by two local residents who share an appreciation for the Regents Canal in East London and its importance in our community. Our mission is to invite others to help us protect and improve the health and appearance of this waterway for everyone to enjoy. All our accomplishments have been achieved by successfully obtaining grant funding and running volunteer events. Our events are always free, fun and open to the public.
Mudchute City Farm Read More »
Set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London, Mudchute is a community charity, with a working farm, children’s nursery and a wide range of education activities.