Eastern City Supports 11 Local Charitable Projects Through Community Funding

Monday 18 May 2026 3:15 pm | Updated: Monday 18 May 2026 4:22 pm

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

This is the fourth year that the BID has supported community funding, making a real impact to charities which want to make a real difference for those who live and work in the area.

The charitable projects chosen for 2026 are:

AA Urban Rise CIC (boosting financial literacy among young people through engaging workshops)
Ambition, Aspire, Achieve (after-school nature club and outdoor learning activities for disadvantaged children)
ASRA Club (summer sports and arts programme for secondary schoolgirls in East London)
Chapter One (UK) (online 1-1 reading programme for children)
Inspiring Audio (a series of drama podcasts encouraging children to walk, explore and learn some of the City of London’s stories)
Green School Project (connecting Tower Hamlets pupils to sustainable careers)
London Jaguars Community Association (working with the BAME community to empower and encourage young people and the wider community by raising self-esteem)
Reaching Out (drop-in workshops to improve digital confidence and independence)
SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets (supportive GCSE maths club working to boost pass rates)
Yes Futures (providing SEND and neurodiverse learners sessions with industry-experienced volunteer coaches to set goals and develop workplace communication skills)
Bow Foodbank (essential emergency food aid for young people in East London)

Meg Bailey from the Eastern City BID said: “ Once again, our Eastern City Community Fund represents a significant investment in our community, supporting a diverse range of initiatives aimed at addressing social, educational, environmental and economic challenges.

“By collaborating with non-profit organisations and community stakeholders, the BID demonstrates its commitment to driving positive change in challenging times to create a more inclusive future for all.”