Supporting the Thamesmead Community

Community Development

The Trust's Community Development team works with the communities of Thamesmead to strengthen local groups or support the start up of new ones. We consult widely on local issues and lobby government and other agencies to ensure that Thamesmead does not miss out on new investment opportunities or service provision. We undertake detailed research into the issues affecting the people of Thamesmead and with this knowledge are able to promote new initiatives and support projects that meet local needs.

The Community Development Team also works with the Trust's tenants and small groups to agree development plans which can include services such as auditing accounts, setting up finance systems, health & safety, public relations & marketing and human resources advice.
 

Community Services

The Trust's Community Services team looks after services provided directly by the Trust and those that the Trust commissions or supports in other ways. These include the Trust's Building Futures project which is part funded by the London Development Agency.

Building Futures is a one-stop shop approach to effective recruitment and job searching. It offers specific training packages customised to suit your individual needs and provides access to all available vacancies through our job brokerage service. It also gives you the opportunity to access IT training through our UK Online service. Building Futures also works with local employers to up-skill and train their workforces.

The Community Services team also looks after the Trust's Childcare Services and the Cave Climbing Wall Centre.