£2.5 million funding boost for 82 community projects in Lewisham

More than 80 community projects in Lewisham will receive a funding boost.

Lewisham Council’s Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) ward fund of nearly £2.5 million will be divided between 82 community projects. The projects were chosen through a community consultation and review process and received nearly 12,000 votes. The groups that will benefit from the funding include Greening Evelyn, which aims to create a climate-resilient play area in Evelyn Ward; Lewisham Changemakers, a training programme and network that supports social entrepreneurs; The Parent Empowerment Project, designed to support and empower parents and carers, particularly from Black communities; Spontaneous Productions’ Refugee and Migrant Writing and Performance Project, which invites refugees and migrants to share their stories through writing and performance workshops; and Lewisham Sight Support Service by BlindAid, which provides practical and emotional support to blind and visually impaired people.

Cllr Sakina Sheikh, Cabinet Member for Communities, Refugees, Safer Lewisham and Equalities said: “It’s really exciting to be announcing funding for so many fantastic local projects that will see long-term benefits for our Lewisham communities. This NCIL funding will empower our residents to shape their communities and make long-term improvements to their local facilities. We hope the projects funded can enhance the quality of life for residents and enable civic pride in our environment.”