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Ask us anything!🙋

This Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am, we answer any queries you might have about the Social Connection Fund, the residents panel, or Greenwich Giving.

🏠 Simply drop by the Abbey Wood library at Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood SE2 9PT

Find out more here:
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A woman in a hijab is raising her hand to ask a question. She is is sitting at a desk in a light room behind a window, next to a woman that is taking notes.
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Last Week to apply 📆

Sitting on our residents panel,
🚦 You will make impactful funding decisions
💡 You will learn new valuable skills
📑 You will get compensated at London Living Wage

Tackle loneliness in Greenwich and apply now before 5:00pm, 12th January:
🔗 buff.ly/FtVX5DY
A woman in a black and white chequered shirt smiles at a woman wearing a hijab, whose back faces the camera. She is sitting at a table with papers and glasses of water spread all over it, next to a woman engaged in debate with someone off to the right. They are collaborating and making funding decisions together.
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Happy Holidays and a good start to the new year!💚

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has given in Greenwich! Your support make a real difference to people in the borough.

Greenwich Giving looks forward to continuing our work in 2026 🎉

Learn more about our work:
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Three young students wearing matching school uniforms with black sweaters, white collars, and tartan skirts perform a synchronized dance routine. They're mid-movement on a wooden floor in a community space decorated with a Christmas tree on the left. A banner for "The Javan Coker Foundation" is visible on the wall, along with a blue bulletin board. Audience members can be partially seen watching the performance. A person wearing glasses and a navy quarter-zip sweater smiles warmly while holding a compartmented plate of food containing noodles, vegetables, and curry. They're holding a fork in their other hand, ready to enjoy their meal. Behind them is a shelf filled with colorful books and binders. The image captures a welcoming community meal atmosphere. A diverse group of five people sit together around a table during a shared meal at Greenwich Giving. The table is set with water bottles, cups, plates of food, and salad bowls. Large windows behind them reveal a green lawn outside. The warm, communal setting showcases people from different backgrounds coming together over food.
January 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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The Social Connection Fund supports projects that bring people together💚

This could be:
✨ a new or continuing sports club
✨ an arts and craft initiative
✨ or a board game club

Apply for funding up to £1,500 now:
🔗 buff.ly/NcmdcT8

⏱️ Deadline: 5:00pm, 30th January 2026
Two young people practice judo or martial arts on training mats. Both wear white and blue martial arts uniforms (gis). They're engaged in a grappling technique on the floor, demonstrating the physical and supportive nature of martial arts training. A community arts and crafts activity at an outdoor event. Several young people wearing matching yellow tops and burgundy traditional head wraps decorated with gold trim sit at a table under a gazebo decorated with blue and green balloons. They're engaged in a creative activity with paintbrushes, colourful papers, and craft supplies spread across the table. The scene captures an intergenerational and multicultural community gathering on a sunny day with trees visible in the background. Two children play football on a sunny grass pitch. One child wears a bright green jersey with navy shorts, while the other wears a white kit with blue socks. They're both focused on the ball between them in an active, competitive moment. Two older women share a warm moment while working together on an activity at a table. One woman in a gray cardigan and pearl necklace focuses on placing wooden blocks on a tray, while another woman in a blue and burgundy patterned top leans in supportively beside her. A cup of tea, chess pieces, and other tabletop games are visible, suggesting a social activity session.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Why should l sit on a residents panel?📢

✨ You will make decisions in your neighbourhood
✨ You will get compensated at London Living Wage
✨ You will learn new skills

You can apply now to decide what project Greenwich needs to tackle loneliness:
🔗 buff.ly/oRcMKLj

⏱️ Deadline: 5:00pm, 16th January
A collaborative planning session at Greenwich Giving. Three people sit around a table covered with large planning sheets, markers, and materials. One person gestures toward the papers while others take notes. The setting is a casual office space with a brown sofa and furniture in the background. A Black woman in a mustard cardigan holds a notepad and gestures while speaking during what appears to be a workshop or meeting at Greenwich Giving. Another participant is visible to her left. A woman wearing glasses and a red hijab stands and speaks expressively with both hands raised during a meeting. Several people sit around a white table listening, with papers, water bottles, and snacks visible on the surface.
December 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Enter our holiday draw🎁

Thanks to the generosity of IFS London Cable Car, we have tickets to give away to a local charity. If you'd like to take your group for a day trip, enter our draw for a chance to win!

Sign up to our email list to learn more
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You can see a young girl smile into a camera, as a young boy behind her points to something off camera. In the background you can see skyrise buildings and the IFS London Cable Car connecting the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks. The title reads: "Enter our holiday for the chance to win free London Cable Car tickets!" Two round photos, a black woman with glasses smiling happily, and two older white women laughing together, frame the post. Below, the text reads: How do I enter my group. Sign up to our email list, and hear from us tomorrow to enter the draw!"
December 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Questions about the Social Connection Fund?

Ask us any anything this Wednesday morning. We are here to help you and will answer any query you have!

🏠 Simply drop by New Leaf Community Café (Charlton) on 17th December from 9:30am to 11:00am.
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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A scheme where residents can give money, time or expertise to good causes in Greenwich has been boosted by a donation from the council.

The donation to Greenwich Giving will to towards small grants for residents with ideas for schemes to help combat loneliness.
Cash from filming goes to schemes tackling loneliness in Greenwich - The Greenwich Wire
A scheme where residents can give money, time or expertise to good causes in Greenwich has been boosted by a donation from the council. Some £3,600 of cash paid to the council by film-makers using…
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Want to apply for funding? Want to sit on the residents panel?

Ask us any questions you have about the Social Connection Fund. ✨

🏓 Simply drop by Middle Park Community Centre on 15th December from 6pm to 8pm.
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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💡Have a brilliant idea to bring people together in your neighbourhood?

Apply for up to £1,500 to run a project in Abbey Wood, Charlton Hornfair, Eltham Page and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. No previous experience needed!

📝 Apply here: buff.ly/UsuS8NS

Deadline: 5:00pm, 30 Jan 2026.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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🎉 One year since we launched

We've helped 30+ local charities, funded 11 new social activities, and launched the Social Connection Fund.

Read more about our year here: 🔗 buff.ly/xOu2EpO

This is just the beginning. If you've got ideas for Greenwich, we want to hear from you 💚
A group photo outside a community building shows Greenwich Giving and Greenwich Homeless Project staff alongside construction workers in high-visibility vests and a community representative. The team stands in front of a building entrance, representing successful collaboration through the pro-bono support programme where businesses provide free skilled support to local charities. An audience of approximately 25 people sit facing a projection screen in a bright community room during a cross-sector workshop. Attendees represent diverse ages and backgrounds, all focused on a presentation about social value. The setting demonstrates Greenwich Giving's work bringing together residents, charities, council members, and businesses to share knowledge. A selfie-style group photo of eight people on an outdoor sports court at dusk, some holding a basketball. The participants are smiling and dressed casually in sportswear, representing one of the resident-led social activities funded through the Social Clubs Fund on the Greenwich Peninsula. Two men embrace warmly in a community space while others look on in the background. The image captures a moment of genuine connection and belonging, illustrating the Social Connection Fund's goal of bringing people together and tackling isolation in Greenwich neighbourhoods.
December 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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What can community funding do?

Find out and dive into the enchantment at Efua's Christmas Crafting Special – a free, festive afternoon packed with storytelling, creative activities, and pure Christmas joy.

📅 6 December | 2:00pm
🔗 buff.ly/FFwTG7m
A young child wearing a dark patterned jacket leans over a bright green paper on a red table, concentrating intently while drawing with a blue pen. An adult's hands guide and support them. Colorful craft materials including orange and yellow paper, a paintbrush, and glitter are scattered across the table. The scene is outdoors with green grass visible in the background, showing a community craft session in full swing. Three photos showing children at an indoor event displaying their craft creations. The left and right images show children posing proudly in front of a yellow poster for "Efua's Magic Stew." The centre image shows an older child holding up a white cloth decorated with colourful printed designs including stars and swirls. All children are smiling and celebrating their creative work. An illustrated promotional graphic showing two cartoon children sitting at a craft table making decorations. The image lists four activities available at the event: listening to a new episode of Efua's Magic Stew, decorating trees with traditional designs, creating unique festive chains, and making greeting cards. Event details state: "Free event, 6 December at 2:00pm."
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Got an idea to bring Greenwich together?

Apply for up to £1,500 to run a community project that builds connection - if it helps people thrive, we're in!💚

No experience needed. Just passion and a good idea.

👉Find out more here: buff.ly/I4YTztY
⏱️ Deadline: 30/01/2026
Greenwich Giving logo at top. Dark teal rounded banner with white text reads "The Social Connection Fund is launching today!" Below is a photo of three people sitting in deckchairs outdoors on grass, smiling and waving at the camera. From left to right: a white woman in a pink patterned outfit with pink hair, a person with short brown hair in a green patterned outfit, and a black woman in a light blue/grey jacket. Behind them is a white marquee tent and other people standing. Greenwich Giving logo at top. Dark teal rounded banner with white text reads "Who can apply?" Three bullet points list eligibility: Individual residents (with a host organisation), Unincorporated associations (with a bank account), and Registered non-profit organisations. Below the text is a photo of a young man at an outdoor event wearing a yellow t-shirt with purple decorations, smiling widely and waving at the camera with an excited expression. Crowds of people in festive attire are blurred in the background. Greenwich Giving logo at top. Dark teal rounded banner with white text reads "We are looking for" followed by four bullet points: projects that are open to all community members, ideas that address what the community needs, projects delivered in Abbey Wood, Charlton Hornfair, Eltham Page, and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. people that have a brilliant idea but do not know how to get started. Below the text is an illustration of a diverse group of approximately 12 people of various ages, ethnicities, and abilities standing together with arms raised in celebration. At the bottom in white text: "We will help you!" followed by an illustration of a diverse group of people standing side by side, all smiling. Greenwich Giving logo at top. Dark teal rounded banner with white text reads "How do I apply?" Three bullet points explain the process: Fill in a simple online form, Tell us about your idea in your own words, Include a simple budget to show us how you will spend the money. Below in larger teal text: "Deadline: 5:00pm, 30th January 2026" At the bottom is an illustration of five people of diverse ethnicities and clothing styles standing with arms raised in celebration, with colourful confetti falling around them.
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Become a Decision-Maker in your Community📣

Join our Residents Panel and help decide what projects the Social Connections Fund supports to bring people together.💚

Applications are now open and close on 8th January 2026!

Find out more here:
🔗 buff.ly/1UTbN0c
A joyful community member at a public event points directly at the camera with enthusiasm and a wide smile. They're wearing glasses and a black t-shirt. Colourful face paint decorates their face in purple and orange tones. The background shows a bustling community gathering with people in colourful clothing including purple and orange. The image conveys energy, engagement and community spirit. The Greenwich Giving logo (a mint green 'G' with the organisation name in navy) appears at the top against a pale mint green background. The headline reads: Become a Decision-Maker in your Community Three photographs arranged side-by-side showing diverse community members engaged in discussion and decision-making. Left image: A woman wearing a tan hijab and rose-coloured clothing holds papers and speaks animatedly, smiling during what appears to be a workshop or meeting. Centre image: A bearded man in a white t-shirt gestures expressively while speaking in an indoor community space. Right image: A woman in a black and white gingham shirt sits at a table with papers and a water bottle, smiling during a meeting. The images showcase authentic community participation and collaborative decision-making. The Greenwich Giving logo appears at the top against a pale mint green background, with text reading "Join our residents panel and work with other community members to decide where funding goes." Four young Black people in traditional cultural dress (gold and burgundy/maroon outfits with matching headwraps) stand together at an outdoor community fair stall under a black gazebo. They're holding up colourful artwork and drawings they've created, displaying them proudly to the camera with bright smiles. The stall table shows various craft materials. Green, yellow and blue balloons are visible in the background, along with trees and other community members at the outdoor event. The image captures celebration, creativity and community connection. The Greenwich Giving logo appears at the top against a pale mint green background, with text below reading "Why Should I join? You'll get to make decisions for your community, meet other residents that care about Greenwich, and gain valuable skills!"
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Through our Social Clubs Fund, Asmar secured £500 to launch the Learning Hubs for Mums - a space where mothers can take an hour to connect, and gain confidence in their parenting journey.

Got an idea that could bring the community together? Apply here:
🔗https://buff.ly/2xcxxfK
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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A brief glimpse behind the scenes for #trustee's week, as we celebrate having held our first board meeting this week!💚✨🤝

If you want to learn more about our new board members, check out our new article introducing each member
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A monitor screen in a large room shows a slide titled Explaining Greenwich Giving. On the right, four people are virtually observing the proceedings. Three people sit around a table with coffee, papers and a laptop on it. A young white man covers his mouth as he listens to someone off-screen, a middle-aged brown woman laughs delightedly as she pays attention to who is speaking, and a black woman listens while she reads through her notes. Three people sit around a table with snacks, papers and oranges on it. A white man to the left looks at a screen off-camera, and so does the white woman to his right. Another woman furthest right contemplates what has been said, as she looks at other board members.
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Angela brought magic to life at her "Magical Makers" workshop, funded through our Social Clubs Fund!

Angela turned her vision into reality and now local families can come together, connect, and create.💚

Got an idea for a social club that could connect people?

Apply here:
🔗 buff.ly/cfElwIV
A young Black girl in a white shirt newly decorated with colourful designs and a pink headband stands smiling in front of a green "Efua's Magic Stew" banner at the workshop. A group of children and adults are gathered around a table covered with a yellow polka dot cloth, designing and decorating t-shirts together. Water bottles and craft supplies are visible on the table. Children and their adults are working together on t-shirt decoration around a crafting table. The children focus on their designs with markers and paint while the adults provide support. A young Black girl proudly holds up their completed white t-shirt decorated with colourful Adinkra symbols in purple, blue, and pink, designed during the Magical Makers workshop.
October 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Last week, we connected Woodnut Construction with Greenwich Homeless Project.

"It's nice to give back," shares Ashley from Woodnut, "you see the rewards of what you do, the smiles it puts on everyone's faces."

Are you a business wanting to give back? Get in touch at [email protected]💚
A group of six people stand together outside a brick building beneath a concrete overhang. Three logos appear at the top: Greenwich Giving, Greenwich Homeless Project, and Woodnut Construction Logo logo. The group includes charity staff and construction workers, some wearing high-visibility vests and work clothes with paint stains. They're standing on grass in front of white-framed windows, smiling at the camera. A tradesperson in a dark green t-shirt stands on a small step ladder in a hallway, painting the pale green walls with a roller. Text overlay reads "Painting the walls." The corridor has white doors and ceiling tiles with fluorescent lighting. Drop cloths protect the floor. Three logos appear at the top: Greenwich Giving, Greenwich Homeless Project, and Woodnut Construction. Four people stand together in a bright kitchen with pale blue walls, smiling warmly at the camera. Text overlay reads "Moving and connecting washing machines." In the foreground is a white washing machine. Three people wear work clothes and high-visibility vests, while one person wears a white head covering and dark clothing. Behind them are kitchen counters, a kettle, and cleaning supplies. Three logos appear at the bottom: Greenwich Giving, Greenwich Homeless Project, and Woodnut Construction. Three people pose together in a kitchen with pale green walls, celebrating around a newly installed white dishwasher. Text overlay reads "Installing new dishwashers." One person bends toward the appliance while another raises their hand in celebration. A microwave and kitchen supplies are visible on the counter. Three logos appear at the top: Greenwich Giving, Greenwich Homeless Project, and Woodnut Construction.
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Last month, the Greenwich Peninsula LGBTQ+ community threw an absolutely fabulous celebration, showcasing what the Social Clubs Fund is all about: residents with brilliant ideas, getting the support to make them happen.

Want to create YOUR own social club magic?
👉 Apply NOW at buff.ly/nI048Db
Five people sitting together around a restaurant table with drinks and food, smiling at the camera. The group is seated in a modern restaurant with warm lighting featuring distinctive circular yellow light fixtures on the wall. The table has plates of food and glasses. The setting appears welcoming and celebratory. Two side-by-side photos from a social gathering. Left photo shows a person in a grey t-shirt holding a drink and smiling, with other attendees visible in the background in a bright, modern venue. Right photo shows a drag performer in blonde hair and dark clothing performing energetically, with audience members visible watching and enjoying the performance. Both images capture the joyful atmosphere of the event. Two circular photos showing groups of people at dining tables in a restaurant setting with the same warm lighting and yellow circular fixtures. Both groups appear engaged in conversation over food and drinks, demonstrating the community connections being built through the social club. The atmosphere looks relaxed and inclusive. Four young people wearing traditional matching burgundy and gold cultural dress with head wraps, each holding up colourful artwork they've created. They're standing together and smiling, displaying drawings featuring hearts and creative designs. The image represents community creativity and cultural celebration.
October 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Giuseppe, one of the co-founders of the Greenwich Peninsula Board Games Club🎲, was able to buy new games, celebrate festivals like Diwali & Halloween, and provide refreshments with the Social Clubs Fund

Want to start YOUR social club? We've made it super simple!
👉 Apply now: 🔗 buff.ly/e2KU5Pq
October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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We're celebrating a major milestone! 🎉

We're excited to welcome 10 new trustees to Greenwich Giving's board as we become a registered charity. These members bring passion, and expertise, and together, we're ready to amplify voices, build partnerships, and transform Greenwich.💚
A group photo of 10 people standing in two rows in front of a wall. The Greenwich Giving logo (a stylized 'G' in turquoise and navy blue with "Greenwich Giving" text) floats above their heads. The diverse group includes people of different ages, genders, and ethnicities, all smiling warmly at the camera. They're dressed in smart-casual attire with various patterns and colours including floral prints, burgundy knitwear, and geometric patterns. One person in the centre is making a peace sign gesture. They're standing on blue carpet in what appears to be a modern office or meeting space with white walls, a black screen or board behind them, and fluorescent lighting above. An over-the-shoulder view of a board meeting in progress at Greenwich Giving. Approximately 12 people are seated around a large wooden conference table in a bright meeting room with the Greenwich Giving logo towering above. Some attendees are using laptops, and there are glasses of water on the table. The group appears engaged in discussion, with one person gesturing while speaking. The room has blue office chairs, fluorescent lighting, a whiteboard, and a large black screen mounted on the wall. A small photo is visible on the wall in the background.
October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Watch how Kevin turned his passion for padel into a thriving social club on the Greenwich Peninsula with the Social Clubs Fund.🎾

Do you have an idea that could bring people together? Apply now for up to £500 to kick-start your own club or activity!💚

🔗Find out more here: buff.ly/P4M3dTf
October 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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At Woolwich Carnival, locals shared their big dreams for Greenwich with us.

From a love of donuts to better transport, affordable housing, and more music venues, every vision counts.

Are you full of ideas for change? Want to shape funding decisions?
📧 Contact [email protected]!
A smiling young brown girl proudly and shily holds up her completed artwork while smiling at the camera. The art is a pink canvas decorated with flowers, hearts, gems and sequins, with "Inaaya" written at the bottom. Behind them, the carnival bustles with activity and other community stalls. A group of Black teenager girls in beautiful traditional yellow and red clothing stand together at our stall, engaged in creating art and sharing their community visions. Green and blue balloons frame the scene under our gazebo. An asian child with glasses and hair in buns sits concentratedly at our craft table, working on a pink artwork. The table is filled with art supplies - glitter, paints, brushes, and coloured paper squares creating a rainbow of creative possibilities. A young girl in a bright pink hoodie leans over a large brown paper covered in colourful sticky notes, actively writing their vision for Greenwich. Notes include "green space," "Young People Space," and "I want to see a friendly neighbourhood" among many others in vibrant yellows, pinks, and greens.
September 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Have Your Say on Social Value in Greenwich✨

Join Greenwich Giving and @royalgreenwich.bsky.social on Tuesday 23rd September, 11am – 1pm in Woolwich to learn about Social Value and its future.

💌Email [email protected] to register!
The graphic shows a green calendar symbol and location symbol on blue background. The text next to it reads: 23 September, 11am to 1pm in Woolwich. A red button at the bottom reads: sign up now by emailing info@greenwichgiving.org.uk Four images show various people do work: the one in the top left corner shows a man building a kitchen, the top right corner features a mixed woman holding plants up to the camera, the bottom left shows a white woman paint the outside of a building, and the bottom right shows a white woman talking passionately about fundraising to corporate executives. the title questions ask: What is Social Value, and how can my charity or community group benefit from it?
September 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Hear from Patrizia how easy it is to apply to the Social Clubs Fund✨

The Greenwich Peninsula Board Game Club received £500 to buy new board games, host theme nights, and provide refreshments!💚

Want to lead your own Social Club?
🔗 Apply to funding here buff.ly/JffkhWw
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM