Since August 2021, with funding from the London Borough of Newham, we've been providing targeted support for Newham groups through one-on-one advice sessions, facilitating networks, helping to obtain funding, and running events and training. We decided not to bid for the next contract, so this phase of Compost Newham ends on March 31st.
What is Compost Newham?
Compost Newham was a two-year targeted programme of activities for Voluntary, Community and Faith sector organisations in Newham.
It focused on providing a range of support to local groups to help them grow, develop and thrive. Its aims were to better connect and equip the sector locally to make the most of local skills, knowledge and resources.
Compost Newham provides a range of activities which include: building and supporting networks, providing training and skills development sessions, offering one-to-one capacity building support (building skills capabilities within an organisation to help it develop), producing and sharing resources.
We decided not to bid for the next contract, so this phase of Compost Newham ends on March 31st. In April we will produce an impact report, which we will share through our website and mailing list.
There will no longer be a bi-weekly newsletter (every other week). The last Compost Newham newsletter under the contract was delivered at the end of March 2024, however, Compost London newsletters will help to keep the sector informed. If you wish to find out more about how we will continue to provide support for local organisations later please Contact us.
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Small or emerging groups who have received targeted support.
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Groups who have received funding support.
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Childrens Network: Progressing Your Children's Service Provision
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London Borough of Newham Funders Fair
The one stop shop for all your funding needs
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Case Study Curious by Nature
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Case Study Drug Free World Africa
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Case Study East London LGBTQ Seniors
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Directory of services for families in need in Newham 2017/18
The 4th Edition of a directory compiling services in London Borough Newham which support families in need.
During and beyond the pandemic: an impact survey 2020
An impact report detailing learning from an online survey run over the course of the coronavirus pandemic to understand the impact of and on Newham's Voluntary Community and Faith Sector Organisations.
Introduction to Evaluation Toolkit
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Newham Key Statistics 2021
A detailed profile of key statistics about Newham produced by Compost London for Bonny Downs Community Association.
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Powerpoint Presentation by Newham Music sharing their learning on crowdfunding
Spacehive Presentation: Dicing with Life crowdfunding case study
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