Give a little (local) love
Love local this Valentine's Day and help secure the future of London's independents. Let's face it - popping to Tesco for a cheap bunch...
How our members have made a difference in 2020
Like many small businesses, we've had to adapt fast in 2020. The changes made have been a boost for local businesses and the community...
Toy Appeal delivers new toys for 5,600 children in poverty
The Winter Toy Appeal has had a record year – collecting new toys for well over 5,600 children in poverty in North and East London. This...
Indies hopeful as they reopen after lockdown
Independent shops, restaurants and pubs are throwing open their doors today after a month of lockdown.They’re urging the public to make...
Referrals flood in for Winter Toy Appeal
A foundation helping survivors of torture, human trafficking and other human rights abuses is among those distributing toys from this...
Auction of rainbow bins to brighten children’s Christmas
Stoke Newington’s most photographed bins* are being auctioned to raise funds for the Winter Toy Appeal. Owned by interior designer Anna...
Best friends make Christmas happen for hundreds of children
A social worker who has seen first hand the impact poverty has on children has teamed up with a friend to support this year’s Winter Toy...
Please get behind the Winter Toy Appeal!
“Let’s end this devastating year with a little Christmas magic.” That’s the plea from the organisers of The Winter Toy Appeal, as they...
Halloween event collects phenomenal amount of food
Organisers of a Halloween Trick or Eat collection for Hackney Foodbank have been moved to tears after supporters donated enough food to...
Local children get sporty for Winter Toy Appeal
Children in Hackney are being urged to take part in a sponsored event to raise funds for the Winter Toy Appeal. The event, which has been...