Support for asylum seekers and refugees in Newham

Welcome Newham Small Grants

A number of organisations across Newham have been awarded funding to deliver projects for asylum seekers and refugees who have newly arrived in the borough. The projects are diverse and cover all age groups and genders. The grant is not open to new applications.

If you would like more information about the grants, including being referred to a project or projects, please contact the Welcome Newham Team:

Email: Welcome.Newham@newham.gov.uk
Call our helpline on 020 3373 3222
 

Organisation Area of project Who is eligible?
Alternatives Trust East London
 

Practical and skill based courses in the Centre’s ‘Learning Hub’ to help women be ready to find work

Women

Bonny Downs Community Association

 


Weekly drop-in Family Hubs that offer: 

  • peer support
  • donated second hand clothing
  • free food
  • parent-led cooking workshops
  • toys for children to play with 
  • trained advocates who can help with immigration, housing, domestic abuse and school registrations  
 Families 
Eastside Community Heritage
 

Free workshops and day trips in Newham to learn about the borough and socialise with others

Everyone
inspire Women, Men and Children
 

Free social activities, training and volunteering opportunities 

Everyone

Newham Community Project

 

Workshops on health, employability, healthy eating clubs, resettlement support and outreach Everyone
RDLAC
 

Projects include: 

  • walking groups
  • art groups
  • mental health support groups
  • youth groups
  • gardening groups
  • friendship groups
  • volunteer opportunities
  • cooking tutorials and free hot meals
  • free trips to other cities and seaside towns
Everyone
Rosetta Arts
 

Work jointly on creative activities aimed at developing skills in textile-making and social entrepreneurship    

Everyone
Skills Enterprise
 

Weekly & monthly activities that support building social connections, raising awareness and knowledge about UK systems and accessing appropriate support
 

Everyone
The New Black Film Collective

Free events with movies, talks from members of the community and a series of stalls for businesses and services.

Held at Stratford East Picturehouse, there will be three events for people of African heritage, three for people of Asian heritage and three for people of Eastern European heritage.

Everyone