The Eastern City Business Improvement District is investing £44,000 across 11 local charitable projects, focussing on education, employability and wellbeing in the area.

Now in its fourth year, the BID’s community funding continues to deliver meaningful impact for charities supporting those who live and work in the Eastern City. This year, we’re inviting you to take part and volunteer to help make a real difference in your local community.

Ambition, Aspire, Achieve

Weekly after-school & weekend nature club and outdoor learning activities for disadvantaged children living in the Stratford area, including those experiencing additional needs & multiple challenges.

Opportunities:
1) Corporate Volunteer Days – general upkeep, clearing, planting, building etc.
2) Ad-hoc financial support e.g., new football pitch.

3 )Donate unused construction/landscaping items for use in the woodland site.
4) Facilitate an exciting day-out by covering the cost of a London experience.

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk

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Chapter One (UK)

An online reading volunteer programme provides children with weekly, 30-minute, one-to-one online reading sessions for the whole school year.

Opportunity: Become an online reading volunteer – weekly, 30-minute commitment to read with the same child from autumn 2026 to July 2027.

Join our Lunch & Learn session to find out more on Tuesday 30th June – 12pm.

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk

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Green Jobs Workshops

Workshops to ~160 young people across two Tower Hamlets schools. Pupils will explore how careers across sectors can contribute to climate solutions and apply sustainability knowledge to the workplace.

Opportunity: Volunteer at the workshops, helping students brainstorm how sustainability can be integrated into any career path.

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk

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Reaching Out

Improving digital confidence and independence – 24 weekly workshops and 1-1s (term time only) for young adults & older residents. Including: CVs, online job search, university assignments, benefit/housing applications, GP and school portals etc.

Opportunity: Volunteer to support learners in 1-1 digital skills sessions.

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk

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Yes Futures

In partnership with ELATT, provide 24 learners six individual sessions with industry-experienced volunteer coaches, helping them set goals and develop workplace communication skills.

Opportunities:
1) Become a coach – either a 1-1 online coach or in-person supporting delivery in schools.
2) Volunteer – accompany students to activities.
3) Host an insight day at your business.

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk

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Bow Foodbank

In partnership with Spotlight, a local youth service, connect with young people and their families. Provide approximately 350 young people with food bags, reaching approximately 1,750 people.

Opportunities: Help organise and pack food bags, distribute food to guests and fundraise. Become a Community Advocate and work closely with guests

To get involved email: megan@easterncity.co.uk 

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