16.07.2024 Inspiring Elephant Community Fund – The successful third round applicants

The Elephant and Castle Town Centre team and Get Living are delighted to announce the successful

applicants for the third round of the Inspiring Elephant Community Fund. This annual £50,000 fund

provides grants to local groups, supporting short-term projects and contributing to longer-term

community initiatives focused on Health and Wellbeing, Youth Development and Training, and the Cost

of Living and Sustainability.

Fourteen successful applicants will receive grants ranging from £2,000 to £4,500, aiding various local

community initiatives. These projects focus on combating inequality and supporting disability groups,

senior citizens, and members of the BAME community.

The full list of this year’s successful applicants includes:

• Inspire Walworth – £4,000

• Art in The Park – £4,000

• Arts for Dementia – £3,500

• Blackfriars Settlement – £3,500

• Blue Elephant Theatre – £4,000

• Latin Age UK – £2,000

• Southwark Kaleidoscope – £4,000

• Southwark Black Parents Forum – £4,000

• Southwark Playhouse – £3,000

• Superarts Academy – £4,000

• Walworth Garden – £3,500

• Friends of Crampton – £3,000

• Elevated Minds CIC – £4,500

• My First 1000 Days – £3,000

Local organisations were invited to apply for multi-year grants of up to £5,000. A panel of local

community leaders, including members of Southwark Council such as Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Naima

Ali, Get Living, and the Community Hub, carefully reviewed all applications.

Since its launch in 2019, the Community Hub has been a vibrant centre for community engagement.

The Elephant and Castle Town Centre team is diligently working to re-establish the Community Hub in

a physical space, providing a venue for activities ranging from arts and crafts to yoga and dance, set to

open later this year.

Diana Barranco, Community Director at Elephant and Castle Town Centre said: “The Inspiring

Elephant Community Fund builds on the success of the Community Hub, which has been a cornerstone

of community engagement and support since its inception in 2019.

After two successful years, we were thrilled to award a further 14 outstanding projects with grants. I

want to thank everyone that applied for this year’s fund – we saw some truly exceptional community

initiatives and we look forward to seeing them progress.”

Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Naima Ali said: “It’s great to see the continued commitment to building a

vibrant and inclusive community in Elephant and Castle. The projects supported by the Inspiring

Elephant Community Fund play a crucial role in addressing local needs and enhancing the quality of

life for our residents. Congratulations to all the successful applicants, and I look forward to witnessing

the positive impact of their initiatives in our community.”