 South East Asian Cultural Celebration 2026 Experience the rich cultures of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand through food, fashion and fun. Join us for an afternoon of dancing, games and the chance to make a traditional sweet snack in small groups. All activities are accessible regardless of mobility. Wednesday 30 September, 2.30–5.30pm | Parkside Community Centre, 1 Copperwood Place, SE10 8GD All are welcome. Register your interest by scanning the QR code on the poster.  Learning Afternoon Fundraising Mini Mix New to fundraising or want to sharpen your plan? Join two free online sessions covering the fundamentals, from understanding the Fundraising Regulator to deciding which types of fundraising work for your group. Session 1 — Parameters of fundraising: understanding the Fundraising Regulator and the Plan, Do, Assess, Review cycle. Session 2 — Planning fundraising: exploring different types of fundraising and deciding what works for your group  Orchard Gardens Youth Club The free Youth Club at Orchard Gardens Community Centre, Columbine Way, SE13 7LQ is still running every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 4–6 pm. The next sessions are on 11 and 25 September. Open to young people aged 11+, with games, table tennis, arts and crafts, music, free snacks and access to the Bank of Things service.  Bank of Things at Elevate 100 Bank of Things is at Elevate 100 in Downham Health & Leisure Centre every Wednesday, 3.30–5 pm. Drop in to find out what’s available.   Fundraising Support for Community Groups Not sure where to start with fundraising, or have specific questions? Our fundraising drop-in is a free, informal space to ask questions and talk through ideas with our Fundraising Development Managers. Find out more about this and other support in the brochure.  For Families Community Food Support Need access to free or low-cost food? Lewisham Local works with a network of community food providers across the borough. Use our printable booklet or Google Map to find over 50 projects near you, organised by postcode.  Save the Date: Trust Fundraising Conference Mark Tuesday 14 October in your diary for a Trust Fundraising Conference at St Luke’s, Downham, BR1 5RJ. More details to follow. We’re also looking for speakers, panel members and stall holders. If you know someone at a trust who’d like to connect with Lewisham community groups, please introduce them to karen@lewishamlocal.com  Staying Cool This Summer Cool Spaces + Lewisham Refill This is the last month the Mayor of London’s Cool Spaces map is live, helping you find nearby libraries, community centres and other public venues where you can cool down for free.  Funders for Lewisham Groups Looking for funding from grant-making trusts? Browse our directory of funders, or check out the ones we’ve picked out for September.   Festival Volunteers looking for: The Social Crew: Raffle Ticket Co-ordinators & Sellers, Social Media Ambassadors. On the Ground: Event Stewards, Opening Night Crew, “Max In The Park” Assistants. The Creatives: Photographers, Filmmakers, Festival Radio Assistants. The Street Team: Putting up posters/banners, delivering festival programmes. Leaders: Become a Team Leader and help us coordinate the magic!  Cheer Point Volunteers Join us, and help us make our cheer points the loudest and purpliest, so our runners and walkers get the boost they need to make it over that finish line: • You’ll join other volunteers and staff members to make some noise when you see our runners and walkers • Cheer, clap and make them know we’re here for them! • Wear our purple branded t-shirt and represent Pancreatic Cancer UK • Ahead of the event you will need to read through our induction or join an online briefing session. Book Department Volunteer in Catford Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. This is a great opportunity to build retail and customer service skills, meet new people, and contribute to vital fundraising that supports Sue Ryder’s ongoing goals. No prior experience is needed—just a passion for books, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.  Charity Shop Volunteer Summer Placement in Forest Hill Are you looking for a voluntary role over the summer, perhaps for work experience, to make new friends, keep busy or to give something back to the community? Full training is provided and we can be flexible around your availability. |