Tower Hamlets has always been a crucible for new communities and new realities. Today, minority groups make up more than 50% of the population of 240,000, and the most recent mapping data has identified 2,800 Voluntary and Community Organisations active in the borough.

Recently, the overarching generosity of spirit which has always provided a fertile ground for community activity in this borough, has been soured by a breakdown of trust within the sector and the recent failure of the Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Services.

The Tower Hamlets Change Consortium evolved from this context, and exists to improve infrastructure support services in Tower Hamlets by promoting improved communication, planning, research and practical delivery initiatives amongst both infrastructure and delivery organisations.

Our vision is for a cohesive and thriving Voluntary and Community sector that is strengthened and sustained through the professional development of key individuals, increased organisational quality, better communication and a culture of collaboration to more effectively engage and support the people of Tower Hamlets.

http://www.towerhamletschangeup.org/index.php?id=23

Is an amazing free 10 week course.
It includes a wicked weekend residential running around a forest and playing team games. Then the course begins with leaders that are industry bods who really know their stuff because they’ve done it and are still doing it!
At the end of the course there’s a showcase and certification too!

To be eligible they need to be:

• 14-19 years old
• Not in employment/education( 2 days a week training)
• Interested in either Film, Radio or Fashion

http://www.switchingup.com/