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The latest press releases from Community Links.
For media enquiries, please contact Kay Harper, Communications Manager, 020 7473 6808 or Richard McKeever, Publications Manager, 020 7473 9671. Alternatively, you can find more information about Community Links through our latest Annual Review.
Community Links hosts first policy speech by the new Prime Minister
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today launched a new book and policy initiatives at an event hosted by east London charity Community Links. The event, which took place at Central Hall Westminster, saw the new Prime Minister make his first formal public speech, at which he celebrated ‘everyday heroes making a difference’ and pledged more support for and recognition of individuals and voluntary organisations who make powerful and positive contributions to our society. Also… Read more.
Community Links launches training programme for civil servants.
We are have developed, in partnership with the National School of Government, a new training programme that will introduce civil servants to the Community Links approach to leadership. Working alongside local residents and service users, participants will develop their understanding of how national policy plays out at local level, undertake an investigation into the local delivery of public services and develop ideas for service innovation. Downloaded further details here or for more information,… Read more.
OBE for a star Trustee
Our longstanding and loyal Trustee, Stan Harris, has been awarded for 30 years of support for Community Links by an OBE from the Queen. We are delighted for Stan, as he has done so much to help our work over many years, including endless personal fundraising efforts, free legal advice and acting as a ‘ambassador’ for Community Links. Well done Stan! Read more.
Youth iMPOWERED!
Over 20 volunteers from iMPOWER joined forces with several members of Community Links staff and a group of 5 young people to conduct a research project in Stratford. The aim of the research was to understand the needs of young people in the area and to find out how they feel about regeneration taking place locally due to the Olympics coming to town. In total, 2 focus groups were conducted at the New Canteen centre and 134 surveys were conducted in Stratford Shopping Centre to collect data… Read more.
Update from the Christmas Appeal
Once again, we have enjoyed such generosity from individuals, local organisations and companies. We are proud to say that: - 3,127 children received a bag of gifts to open on Christmas morning. – 938 children attended a Christmas party. – 111 families at risk received a festive food hamper. – 746 children enjoyed the thrill of a live Christmas pantomime at the theatre. – 1,204 children enjoyed our seasonal Puss in Boots roadshow. – 100 children enjoyed free… Read more.