Newham Community Project
Founded in 2008 by Newham residents, Newham Community Project (NCP) addresses disparities in education, social welfare, and youth opportunities within the London Borough of Newham. Initially responding to rising youth crime with youth clubs, the organisation expanded to support underprivileged and disadvantaged groups facing wellbeing and economic stability barriers. During the pandemic, NCP launched a foodbank in March 2020, providing weekly groceries to thousands at its peak and continuing to serve over 650 families with no recourse to public funds. Recognising ongoing challenges, NCP implemented a wraparound service addressing adversity, discrimination, and disadvantage, positively impacting families' resilience, attitudes, and behaviours. Service users have improved language, social, and communication skills, fostering cultural appreciation and employability. Many have secured jobs, reducing unemployment and poverty leading to financial stability. NCP workshops enhance mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and equip individuals to manage trauma and cultural constraints, improving mental wellbeing. Beneficiaries access vital resources, including food and baby banks, workshops, case workers, and mental health support, helping them achieve self-sufficiency sustainably.
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Newham Community Project, founded in 2008 by a dedicated group of Newham residents, emerged as a response to the growing disparities in the community amongst Black and Ethnic Minority in social welfare, education, relationships, challenges and barriers to progress within the London Borough of Newham and surrounding areas. As inequalities for underprivileged and disadvantaged community members became more apparent, requiring interventions to overcome barriers to support, economic challenges, and wellbeing have become even more crucial.
Throughout the years, Newham Community Project has remained steadfast, stepping in during times of crisis. In the wake of the unprecedented pandemic and the subsequent economic challenges, the organisation has observed a surge in difficulties the community faces. This has disproportionately affected Black and Ethnic Minorities, disadvantaged populations, the underprivileged, and those with no recourse to public funds.
Responding to the adverse impacts of the pandemic, Newham Community Project took the initiative to launch a foodbank program, which has been serving the community since March 2020. At the peak of the pandemic, the food bank distributed weekly groceries to thousands of adults and children, and it continues to support more than 650 families with children with no recourse to public funds every week.
Newham Community Project has expanded its efforts by recognising the persistent adversities, discrimination, and disadvantages faced by their service users and the community. We have implemented a comprehensive wraparound service to address many of the challenges confronting the community. Newham Community Projects' initiatives have had a profound positive impact on the lives of numerous families. Our service users have demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming adversities and crisis events, leading to enduring changes in their attitudes and behaviours towards these challenges.
Many of our service users have made significant strides in breaking down language barriers and fostering appreciation for cultural diversity in various settings. Their overall social and communication skills have shown remarkable improvement, enabling them to engage effectively with others.
A considerable number have become more employable and secured employment opportunities, empowering them to combat poverty and reduce unemployment. This newfound stability is helping them chart a course toward a more manageable financial future.
Furthermore, our workshops have played a pivotal role in enhancing awareness and understanding of mental health concerns and dismantling the stigma surrounding them. Many individuals are now better equipped to manage their emotional trauma and navigate the cultural constraints linked to mental wellbeing, leading to improved overall mental health.
Our beneficiaries continue to access essential resources, including food banks, baby banks, workshops, dedicated case workers, and mental health support professionals, among a wide range of other vital services, whilst they work towards becoming self-sufficient in a meaningful and sustainable way.