Support and advice
The people of Thamesmead are its greatest asset. We want to support communities to be happier, healthier and wealthier. And we’re working with our partners to create opportunities for everyone.
Explore support and advice in Thamesmead
Thamesmead Community Fund
Apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to deliver cultural or community projects to benefit Thamesmead’s residents.
Young people
We work with young people to give them opportunities to improve their confidence, resilience and skills.
YouthBuild
YouthBuild Ventures UK’s construction programme is a 13-week training course for young people aged 18 to 24.
Volunteering
Gain confidence, meet new people, give back to your community and improve your skills through volunteering!
Connecting Thamesmead
Connecting Thamesmead is a community-led programme which brings people together to improve health and wellbeing.
Advice hub
The Advice Hub offers free specialist advice. Families can speak to a trained volunteer face-to-face or on the phone.
Positive Steps
Positive Steps Thamesmead helps residents access free support with issues such as benefits, debt and money management, housing, immigration, counselling, energy saving and more.
Community groups and forums
Black Culture Collective
The Black Culture Collective (BCC) commissions events and activities that celebrate and showcase local Black culture and heritage.
Thamesmead Culture Forum
Find out about the latest cultural activities happening on your doorstep and influence plans for future events.
Thamesmead Community Fund
Apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to deliver cultural or community projects to benefit Thamesmead’s residents.
Thamesmead Champions
We're looking for local people to share information with family and friends to help keep them healthy.
Community Group Forum
Are you interested in running a small group? Do you want to find out about local training and funding opportunities?
Peabody Business Forum
Join the Peabody Business Forum to meet like-minded business owners and share opportunities, advice and support.