Business2Community

Gardening/ Decorating/ Construction/ Environmental/ creating a mural.

The School sits in the heart of Deptford, just of the High Street. It is a wonderful and vibrant school catering for an eclectic mix of children, coming from over 30 countries of the world and with 37 different languages spoken. This is a real strength of the school, where all our children mix superbly with others from different cultures, ethnicities, and religions. the nursery/reception playground is in desparate need of a makeover! We have wonderful, happy and talented children in an inner city school struggling to get the funds we need to maintain our learning environment.

Decoration

The centre was officially opened in 1994 by HRH Prince Charles in the company of Abbe Pierre, the founder of Emmaus and the late Lord Robert Runcie then Archbishop of Canterbury.The community re-opened in 2001 after a period of closure for refurbishment which was carried out thanks to a sizeable donation from the Oak Foundation amongst others.The Community which is a home for formerly homeless people,has since grown to its full capacity of fifteen (15) Companions, as residents are called.Like other Communities, we run a recycling project collecting donated bric-a-brac, furniture and household appliances.We have a wood and an electrical workshop for doing minor repairs where needed and PAT testing for electrical items.These items are sold in our second-hand shop at affordable prices with the proceeds going towards making the charity financially self sustainable.

Ecological

We are a charitable Trust run community farm. We are a working farm that works closely with a variety of outside bodies, including schools with a good volunteer base.

Gardening and decorating

Steam Cleaning curtains

Ferrier Community Hall enables the community to have access to voluntary and statutory services.

Gardening

This Centre is a purpose built day nursery catering for children aged 2 - 5 years. It provides a safe and welcoming environment for children to grow through play and education.

Organising a Summer end-of-term party 2009.

Charlton School provides education to children with disabilities. The residential unit provides overnight stays for nine pupils (aged 11 to 19).

Creating a sensory garden.

Decoration of residential unit.

This School provides education to children with disabilities. The residential unit provides overnight stays for nine pupils (aged 11 to 19).

Creation of 1960s cafe within a room.

Westcombe Park nursing home is a co-operative residential home for the elderly.

Decorating

Gardening/Ecology

This Hospice cares for patients and families of those suffering with cancer within Greenwich and Bexley, and provides various ancilliary services.

Gardening

Painting and creating a mural.

The Under 5s Project is a registered charity that provides a nursery setting for children aged under 5 who have been referred by agencies such as health visitors, social workers or GPs. The referral must be for the benefit of the child, for example reasons of speech and language, autism, development delay or social skills. In some cases it may be the parent/carer that needs help.

Ecology - maintaining an area of willow woodland.

TRUE is an associated charity of BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers). The Trust has extensive experience in habitat creation and a long history of working with the community through volunteers and training schemes. It currently manages 4 urban wildlife sites including the site in Greenwich. The Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is a 4 acre nature park open to the public 5 days a week (wed-sun). We organise an events programme, educational visits and a practical conservation work programme.

Boat and boatyard maintenance.

This Centre offers sailing and boating opportunities for all on London's River Thames. As a registered Charity our mission is to ensure that everyone has the chance to learn as well as enjoy the experience and personal development that comes from mastering the skills and thrills that these activities can provide.

Ecology.

Ecological.

This project provides services for children and families living on the Barnfield Estate in Plumstead. These include a creche, toy library, ESOL classes and a sewing group.

Gardening.

This agency supports people over 50, ensuring that they get the most from life.

Painting and gardening

Coldharbour Community Centre provides a space for social activities for the local community.

Kitchen refurbishment.

This Farm is an educational farm run by a charitable trust, that provides a resource for local people.

General farming.

The Farm is an educational farm run by a charitable trust that provides a resource for local people.

Gardening and decorating

To serve the families of Plumstead, Woolwich Common and the surrounding area providing good quality play and activities for families in need.

Ecological Challenge.

This inner-city residential and respite centre for complex and profoundly disabled is one of a few in the Borough, which is invaluable to the community. It offers good quality care to adults and gives respite to familites in need.
The staff are also keen to make a business link for sustainability and would like to purchase some garden play equipment to stimulate the full and part-time residents. Any fundraising by the business team would be appreciated to offset the cost of these items.

To create an allotment for reception and year 1 children to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers.

We believe that school can make a difference to children. We aim to provide a caring, happy atmosphere and welcoming environment in which children are given every encouragement to become confident learners.

Ecological

Gardening/Decorating/Construction/Environment/creating a mural

The School sits in the heart of Deptford, just off the High Street. it is a wonderfula nd vibrant shcool catering for an eclectic mix of children, coming from over 30 countries of the world and with 37 different languages spoken. This is a real strength of the school, where all the children mix superbly with others from different cultures, ethnicities and religions. The nursery/reception playground is in desparate need of a makeover! We have wonderful, happy and talented children in an inner city school struggling to get the funds we need to maintain our leanring encironment.

Decoration

The Centre was officially opened in 1994 by HRH Prince Charles in the company of Abbe Pierre, the founder and the late Lord Robert Runcie, (then Archbishop of Canterbury). The community re-opened in 2001 after a period of closure for refurbishment which was carried out thanks to a sizeable donation from the Oak Foundation amongst others. The Community, which is a home for formerly homeless people, has since grown to its full capacity of fifteen (15) companions, as residents are called. Like other communities, we run a recycling project collecting donated bric-a-brac, furniture and household appliances. We have a wood and an electrical workshop for doing minor repairs where needed and PAT testing for electrical items. These items are sold in our second-hand shop at affordable prices with the proceeds going towards making the charity financially self-sustainable.

Gardening

Decorating

The 2nd West Kent Boys' Brigade is a uniformed youth organisation which advances Christ#s Kingdom amongst boys and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.

Ecological

Ecological and decoration

Working closely with socially excluded people who live in the Borough of Greenwich and Lewisham, particularly the homeless.

Painting

Painting and gardening

Decorating/Youth Arts Event.

An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish.
A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world.
High quality creative experiences relating to the communities we serve.
A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London.
The Albany is currently at a critical moment, re-establishing itself as a significant London arts venue and building on its repututation as a home and seeding ground for creative development in the performing arts. The Albany is a social enterprise, earning over 50%of its own income and is also grateful for the consistent support of the London Borough of Lewisham, London Councils and the Arts Council of England.

Sponsorship and involvement