Lewisham Local

Bringing Lewisham together through giving and sharing. ✨ The Lewisham Local ‘Community Contributor Card is an initiative of Rushey Green Time Bank.

The scheme is designed to recognise the invaluable contribution volunteers and community activists make towards improving our communities. It covers whatever kind of help people do – whether it is traditional volunteering, time banking, befriending, and grassroots localism initiatives, anything where
neighbours do something for the benefit of each other and the wider community. Plus, it is about s

trengthening the local economy by encouraging more people to shop at Lewisham’s amazing independent shops and businesses. Traders throughout Lewisham are signing up to the scheme to offer favourable deals to cardholders, visibly demonstrating they are community contributors! It’s all about enabling local communities thrive. How it works: the scheme is free to join for both community organisations and traders! The card is totally free. We work with recognised community organisations in Lewisham, who wish to further acknowledge the efforts of their time givers. Traders are offering their favourable deals based purely on generous goodwill. Once they agree to join the scheme a window sticker is displayed in a prominent position, advertising they accept the card. Their offer is promoted on our Lewisham Local website and through our community networks.

05/06/2026

It takes a village, ours just happens to be a borough. 💚

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people who hold Lewisham together.

Time Bank hours swapped over a cuppa.
Bank of Things donations sorted and matched to families.
Youth Club sessions running because an adult turned up on a Wednesday night.
Good Food Lewisham meals cooked and shared.

These people give an hour, a Saturday, or a slice of their week so someone else has a little more. 🌻

To every one of you: thank you.
We see you, and we’re so grateful. 💛

If it’s made you think maybe I could do that too, click the link in bio to see where & how you can plug in. ✌️

19/05/2026

As this year’s Warm Welcomes provision comes to a close, we’re celebrating the spaces, people, and moments that made it so special across Lewisham. 💛

Over the past months, Warm Welcomes Spaces have offered more than warmth from the cold; they’ve created places for friendship, conversation, support, and connection.

We asked some of the people who have been part of this journey a simple question: “What does Warm Welcomes mean to you?”

Their responses are a powerful reminder that community is at the heart of it all.

Thank you to every Space, volunteer, partner, and resident who helped make Warm Welcomes a source of comfort and connection this season.

11/05/2026

Give your items a second life at the upcoming Bring and Fix 🛠️ Join us at Lewisham Shopping Centre on Saturday the 23rd of May!

28/04/2026

A huge thank you to Kirsten and Chris for running for Lewisham Local, raising £6500 for good community causes 🌈 And of course, thank you to everyone who believed in them by donating and cheering! We had a great time at the London Marathon, see you at next year's!
Here is the link to the runner's pages:
Kirsten: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kirsten-shirke
Chris: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/chriswelton

23/04/2026

This Sunday, come support Kirsten and Chris on their run for Lewisham Local 🏃‍➡️ There is still time to donate to the cause and help us reach our goals!

We're also excited to let you know that the 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot will open at 9 AM tomorrow, and close Friday 1st of May. Enter the ballot for a chance to secure a place in next year's Marathon!

See you this weekend! 👟

13/04/2026

We are looking to fund projects that:
1️⃣ Demonstrate clear and measurable benefits for Parkside residents
2️⃣ Support community development and build long-term resilience
3️⃣ Create lasting and sustainable change
4️⃣ Strengthen relationships and connections within the community
5️⃣ Test new ideas or expand existing initiatives that benefit Parkside residents.

If this sounds like your organisation, read the full applicant guidance document: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/

09/04/2026

When spring knocks on your door it's time to open and step outside! 🌻
Here is a handy guide on how you can start to get your hands dirty in a community garden; the best way to get rooted back in nature and the outdoors.

🌿 Come to Lewisham’s Open Garden Day on the 19th April with seven gardens open to all to explore and learn about growing, worms, seed bombs, and allotment tours Wild Cat Wilderness
🌿 Don't miss any of the free activities, workshops and events during Wildcat Wilderness Digging the Dirt project: https://wildcatwilderness.org/
🌿 Kick off this year's Capital Growth (18th - 26th April) with the Soil Festival at Wild Cat Wilderness
🌿 Find more resources on how to find a community garden: https://www.goodfoodlewisham.org/community-garden-page

05/04/2026

We are looking for a Business Development Manager!

This position is for a charity professional with evaluation and impact experience, and skills to develop Lewisham Local’s business functions such as service delivery impact with a focus on impact measurements of infrastructure work, premises, and admin.

Join our small, friendly, and values-driven team. We care deeply about the power of community and are proud to support the incredible voluntary and community groups across Lewisham.

More info and how to apply: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/business-development-were-hiring/

31/03/2026

Some of the wonderful things out team got up to this past month 🌻 ☀️

Address

Parkside Community Centre, 1 Copperwood Place
London Borough Of Lewisham
SE108GE

Telephone

+442084889224

Website

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