Communities First is a community involvement, regeneration, advice and training consultancy. We are also a registered charity based in South London.
Joined July 2013
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Communities First retweeted
Calling all Small Charities in Sutton
Join us at our Small Groups Network and see a live demonstration of Grant Finder, the database we use to carry out tailored funding searches.
25th June, from 4pm at the Salvation Army, Sutton
Book your place here buff.ly/8FEB36o
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Communities First retweeted
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Proclaiming in the speech that she's working class too, what planet is she on?
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Communities First retweeted
Apr 22
33 years on, we remember Stephen Lawrence. Croydon was honoured to host a celebration of his memory on Saturday - thank you Merky FC. ❤️🎤⚽️
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Communities First retweeted
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry bin bags
Mr. Tamkin and Mr. Abdul—directors at the Croydon Business Association—regularly give their time to carry out litter picks across Broad Green, from the Smile Hub through to the wider area.
No cameras. No headlines. Just consistency
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Communities First retweeted
Last night @Croydon Smile Hub we hosted our Croydon Hustings & it delivered exactly what it should.
We brought together mayoral candidates from Labour Conservative Liberal Democrat Green Party & TTIP all in front of a room that reflected the real Croydon diverse to ask questions
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Over 200 people graduating. 500 engaged. 561 sign-ups.
From Croydon Smile Hub to Croydon Spaces, barriers were removed, confidence built & futures unlocked-with free tablets & essential skills to thrive.
This is just the beginning.🚀
@JasonForCroydon @croydonsmile @UTCAI_
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A proud moment for us.
We’ve officially signed up to the Skills and Employment Charter and received our welcome award from the South London Partnership.
Working across 5 London boroughs, the @southlondonptr is focused on creating real opportunities through skills & employment.
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We’re proud to announce we’ve secured funding from Croydon Council to deliver a 4-day Easter Holiday Food & Activities Programme in Selhurst 🙌
🍽️ Meals
⚽ Football
🎮 Gaming
🎶 Music
🌍 Day trips
Supporting young people aged 8–16 this Easter 💙
#HAF #Croydon #CroydonHAF26
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We are pleased to share that Communities First has received funding from the @Pret Foundation, through our partnership with Neighbourly @nbrly to deliver a six-month food insecurity and employment support programme.
#pret #pretfoundation #croydon
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We’re pleased to be part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund.
Co-op Members can help raise funds for our project by choosing Communities First Foundation as their cause at membership.coop.co.uk/causes…
#coopuk #localcommunityfund #croydon
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🚶♂️⚽ Great news!
We’ve been funded through @TfL and London Marathon Fdn, to deliver Croydon Walking Football for Wellbeing.
The project will help bring people together, increase physical activity & support wellbeing through walking football in the community.
#WalkingFootball
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South KIlburn Drop-in at Brent Council Office in William Dunbar Hse, Albert Rd, NW6 5DE on Tues 10 March 4-6pm for regeneration & rehousing updates and your questions. Join us and @Brent_Council
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Exciting news for Croydon! ⚽🚶♂️
We’ve been awarded a Walking & Cycling Grants London grant for our Walking Football for Wellbeing project, bringing different generations together.
Funded by @TfL and London Marathon Foundation, managed by @GroundworkLON
#WalkingFootball #Croydon
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Communities First retweeted
Celebrating the People Who Quietly Hold Our Community Together – Broad Green Community Heroes
On Saturday at Croydon Smile Hub, we paused to say thank you — to the people who quietly show up for others every single day.
Communities First Troy Davis
Stuart Collins, Athens , etc
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On 28th Feb at Croydon Smile Hub, @croydonsmile & Communities First celebrated the Broad Green Community Heroes, the residents & volunteers who quietly show up for others every day.
Croydon doesn’t need saving - it needs activating
The heroes are already here. 💛
#BigLocalTrust
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We’ve received funding from RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance through their Prevention & Screening Community Grant. This will support Men’s & Women’s Health & Cancer Awareness sessions in the community. Huge thanks to @RMPartnersNHS for supporting this vital work
#CancerAwareness
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✈️ Pilot Training Opportunity (Ages 13–25)
Fantasy Wings is funding 3 fully funded Private Pilot Licences for BAME young people 50 free trial flying lessons.
📍 London, Birmingham and Manchester
📅 Starts October - Limited spaces.
👉 fantasywings.co.uk
Please RT 🙏
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