Community Projects

A volunteer-led local action group affiliated with the Friends of the Earth network that brings together residents and activists in the London Borough of Lewisham to support, promote and generate initiatives aimed at reducing collective greenhouse gas emissions, building healthier, more sustainable neighbourhoods and responding to the climate and ecological crisis at the local level. It engages in public outreach, community events and discussions, supports campaigns such as influencing council policy and consultations, and works with individuals and institutions to encourage practical climate-friendly measures within the borough.

The local Extinction Rebellion Group hold monthley meetings on the 14th of the month. XRL, are involved in local and national climate action.

Bellingham Community Project Ltd is a small local charity and community organisation based in Bellingham, Lewisham, London, England, UK that has worked within its neighbourhood since 1993 to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life through locally-focused programmes and activities. It develops and delivers community and leisure projects, supports partnerships with voluntary and statutory bodies, and aims to build capacity and skills among residents so they can better identify and meet local needs.

SE London based organisation that involves local residents, schools and community groups - to bring street trees to the neighbourhoods.

NCL is a voluntary agency with a small team that provides a gateway to nature for Lewisham residents, schools and organisations. NCL has links to local parks, the forest school, nature reserves and other outdoor nature projects NCL runs their own projects and projects with partner organisations.

Good Food Lewisham is a borough-wide partnership that brings together residents, community organisations, businesses, and public services to support healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food systems in Lewisham. Established in 2016, the network works to address food inequality, improve public health, reduce food waste, and support local food initiatives. One of its key projects is the Lewisham Community Food Mapping initiative, which helps residents connect with local food support and growing networks. The map highlights food giving projects, community meals, food growing and Right to Grow spaces, community gardens, Good Food businesses, Healthy Start retailers, wholesale fruit and vegetable suppliers, and local markets.