Support For Groups
Our dedicated Community Development team are here to give free support to people running groups or community projects for adults in Lewisham. This could be a group for sewing, bingo, exercise, learning computers etc. Anything that helps adults to socialise or reduce their isolation.
Some of the ways we can help include:
- Visit and meet you in person, acting as a confidential sounding board, helping you step back and reflect on how your group runs, what goals you want to achieve and how to problem solve
- Link you with other groups and initiatives
- Publicise your group to GP surgeries’ social prescribers, Social Services, Lewisham Local and over 100 others who signpost to Lewisham residents
- Send out regular emails to group leaders with brief information e.g. training, resources, events etc. Sign up by emailing community.development@ageuklands.org.uk
- Give feedback on your funding bids
- Share information on request, e.g. insurance, DBS checks
- Provide information on what types of community groups and social support are currently missing in Lewisham. Find out more by downloading our Gaps Report 2024-25
Sign up to our mailing list
We currently send out two types of regular emails:
(1) Brief information useful to people running community groups e.g. training, resources, events
(2) Information about new community activities and groups in Lewisham, e.g. walking, knitting or arts groups. These are designed for people who signpost regularly and want to stay updated about provision in Lewisham
To sign up to one or both mailing lists simply send a brief email to us at community.development@ageuklands.org.uk, specifying which mailing list you wish to join. You can unsubscribe at any time.