People Powered Manor Park

Your neighbourhood has been allocated funding to spend on improvements to the area in 2025 to 2027.

Manor Park Neighbourhood is made up of 3 wards: Plashet, Little Ilford and Manor Park.

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September 22, 2025 - October 31, 2025

The deadline for project applications is now closed.

Working group members and Council services are now reviewing project applications and shortlisting the projects that match the priorities, the essential criteria, and are feasible within the timeline. Once the shortlisting phase is complete, projects that have been shortlisted will be taken forward to the voting phase which will start on Saturday 1 November.

The Big Vote runs from Saturday 1 November to Sunday 30 November. Anyone who lives, works or studies in Newham can vote for their 10 favourite projects in one neighbourhood of their choice. There are four ways to vote:

Manor Park's Big Vote event on Saturday 15 November, 1.30 - 4pm at East Ham Library
Online on Newham CoCreate - check back here from 1 November to be able to vote
Dropping in to Manor Park Library or Jack Cornwell Community Centre
Finding us at an outreach voting session:

Wednesday 5 November, 12.30 - 2pm at The Renewal Programme, 395 High Street North, E12 6PG

Friday 10-12pm at Sri Murugan Temple, 78-90 Church Road, E12 6AF

56 ideas

Suzan Ipeklioglu7 months ago Clay Together will offer free pottery workshops to local residents of all ages. Delivered by a professional potter, the sessions will provide creative opportunities that improve mental health, reduce stress, and build stronger community connections.Residents will learn hand-building pottery techniques, with opportunities to showcase their creations in a final exhibition. The project will remove financial barriers, ensuring participation is accessible and inclusive.By bringing people together through creativity, this project will support health and wellbeing, encourage social cohesion, and leave a lasting legacy of skills and confidence in the community.

Yunis jeylaani7 months ago Social Resilience Programme – Youth Leadership & WellbeingThe Social Resilience Programme is a unique youth-led project in Manor Park, delivered at UMQ Community Centre, designed to tackle the real issues facing young people today.Starting in April 2026, we will run a weekly youth club offering leadership training, mentoring, and hands-on workshops. From public speaking and teamwork to calligraphy, DIY, and bike maintenance, young people will gain the skills and confidence to thrive while shaping their own futures.Crucially, the programme will address the growing crisis of nitrous oxide misuse (“balloons”). Research shows balloons are now the second most used drug among 16–24 year olds in the UK. By raising awareness and providing positive alternatives, we will help young people say NO to balloons and other destructive behaviours that harm health, wellbeing, and community safety.What makes this project different is that young people themselves will design, lead, and deliver activities, supported by youth workers and community volunteers. Our aim is to engage 40–60 young people across Manor Park, creating positive role models and building a safer, healthier, and more resilient community for everyone.Vote for us to say NO to destructive behaviour and YES to a brighter future!

Samonto Faisal Rana7 months ago Youth Self Defence is a youth based program that empowers the youth with practical self defence skills, confidence and awareness in a safe and favourable atmosphere. The project is based on a youth group, Reconnect, which reflects the essence of the whole initiative: to make young people reconnect with their sense of strength, their feeling of safety, and their community.1. Build confidence and resilience in young people aged 13–21 through practical self-defence training.2. Promote health and wellbeing by improving physical fitness, mental strength, and self-awareness.3. Empower the youth to take ownership of their personal safety and decision-making.4. Strengthen community connections by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.5. Develop leadership and teamwork skills through a youth-led approach.6. Provide positive activities that reduce risks of disengagement, isolation, or negative influences.7. Foster long-term impact by equipping participants with skills and values they can share with peers and carry into adulthood.Details of how its run:Once a week every Saturday - 2h sessionFree of chargeTaking place in a studio with padded floors and wallsA coach will be hired for the sessions

Liam Dunn9 months ago The estate is witnessing a severe increase in vehicles from non-residents accessing the car parks to commit illegal activity. The estate is positioned away from the high street and the car parks are hidden behind hedges and buildings, so it has become an attractive location for people to fly-tip, deal drug, solicit sex, steal vehicles and generally hide from authorities. The residents are feeling increasingly unsafe and despair at the state of the grounds as rubbish piles up.This project is to seek council funding for the placement of security bollards on six car park entrances at Queensberry Place to increase the health, wellbeing of residents and their environment. This project has been supported by local police.

Rizwan Abhi7 months ago ‘EPIC Outdoors: Youth Leading the Way’ is a youth-led wellbeing and community empowerment project designed to improve health, build confidence, and strengthen community safety in Newham. The project will train and mentor young people to become “Walking Leaders,” equipping them with the skills to plan, organise, and deliver a series of outdoor walking events for the wider community. These young people will be supervised and supported to organise and deliver four flagship events for Newham residents: a Seaford to Eastbourne coastal walk, a cliff walk in Dover, a circular walk in the North Downs, and a community visit to Stonehenge. Coaches will be hired, which will depart from Manor Park library, and participants will travel with and enjoy the company of their neighbours.

Afzal Ahmed7 months ago The Growth Project is about giving young people the practical skills and confidence they need to succeed in life and contribute positively to our community. Many young people leave school without knowing some of the everyday skills that really matter. This project will change that by offering a series of hands-on, engaging workshops designed to prepare them for the real world.Young people will learn useful life skills such as basic vehicle maintenance, DIY and home repairs, cooking healthy meals on a budget, money management, and first aid – the kind of knowledge that builds independence and confidence. They will also be introduced to modern creative and digital skills through basic coding and graphic design, opening doors to future careers.To support their journey into work and further education, we will run sessions on CV writing, interview practice, entrepreneurship, and public speaking. Alongside gaining skills, young people will build confidence, resilience, and a sense of achievement.By voting for The Growth Project, you are helping local young people gain the tools they need to thrive, stay motivated, and give back to the community. Together, we can build a stronger, more capable, and inspired generation.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago We want to bring more joy, energy, and connection to Manor Park through Dancing Together in Newham. For over 15 years, the Lynch International School of Dance has been teaching and celebrating dance in the borough. Our project will expand affordable weekly dance classes, cultural socials, and community events in Manor Park.This project is for everyone — young people, older residents, families, and anyone who wants to get active, make friends, and feel part of something positive. Dance is a fun way to improve health, reduce stress, and tackle loneliness while celebrating Manor Park’s amazing cultural diversity.With your support, we can continue building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community, where residents of all ages come together to share the joy of dance.

Malathy Muthu7 months ago Skills Enterprise Project – Wellbeing Through Money & Skills“Debt Support and Skills Training for a Healthier Community”👉 Vote for Debt-Free Futures in Manor Park!Skills Enterprise is bringing life-changing debt support closer to home.“Our Debt Free London kiosk is a secure video booth where residents can speak privately with qualified debt advisors, without having to travel far or wait for appointments.”We plan to expand our Debt Free London kiosk service at Skills Enterprise- Aston Mansfield Centre, providing residents with a safe and private space to speak with qualified advisors about managing debt, applying for relief, and building financial stability.For the past seventeen years, we’ve helped local people with digital skills, welfare guidance, and employment confidence. But residents told us what they need most now: confidential debt support, plus the skills and guidance to boost their wellbeing and confidence.With your vote, we will deliver: Debt Free London kiosk sessions with qualified debt advisors, supported by staff and volunteers for translation, welfare checks, and job guidance. Weekly digital health literacy workshops to help residents manage their wellbeing online. Referrals to social prescribers for mental health support. This project will empower 200+ local residents, especially residents facing poverty, isolation, and health inequalities.💙 Together, we can reduce debt stress, improve well-being, and create a stronger, more resilient community.

Me Abul Ahmed7 months ago Our DIY Workshop project has already benefitted local young people and families by providing opportunities to learn practical skills, improve wellbeing, and connect socially in a supportive environment. With the ongoing cost of living crisis putting increasing pressure on households, this project is more vital than ever. Learning to repair and reuse items not only helps families save money but also promotes independence, reduces waste, and provides a real sense of achievement.With additional funding, we will expand and enhance our workshop to reach more people and provide new opportunities. This will include three community Repair Cafés, where young people and families can learn how to fix broken household items instead of replacing them — keeping belongings in use for longer, cutting costs, and reducing environmental impact. We will also deliver an exciting “Make and Build an Electric Buggy” project, designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and technical problem-solving. In addition, we will extend our DIY workshop beyond the youth zone to directly engage the wider community, making these opportunities more accessible and inclusive.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago The Sewing Circle is a communinity - led sewing group that will provide a welcoming space for local residents to come together, learn sewing skills,share knowledge, and build freindships. Many people in the community may feel isolated, especially senior residents, women at home, and those who may not have opportunities to take part in creative activities. This group will create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where participants can relax, talk, and learn pratical skills that can also support everyday life, from repairing clothes to creating new items. The project will benefit the community by reducing social isolation, encouraging creativity, and promoting well-being. It will also create opportunities for intergenerational learning, where people of different ages and backgrounds can share skills and experiences. We are applying for funding to support the purchase of essential sewing machines, so that everyone can take part, including thoes who cannor afford their own supplies. Funding will also help us cover basic running costs such as room hire at Jack Cornwall centre, refreshments and storage.By providing a regular, friendly activity, the Sewing Circle will bring people together, stregthen the community, and give residents the chance to develop skills that could lead to personal growth, volunteering opportunities, or even future employment.

Soofia Amin7 months ago Our Languages, Our Strength is a community project that celebrates the many languages spoken by families in Newham. We know that when children grow up hearing and using their home languages, it strengthens their learning, confidence, and sense of identity.This project will create easy-to-use advice for parents and carers on how to support home languages and communication in everyday life. By doing so, children will benefit from a rich linguistic diversity and stronger connections to their culture and heritage.The advice will be shared across Tapscott Learning Trust schools, Early Years settings, and the wider Newham community, so that all families feel proud of their languages and see them as a strength, not a barrier.Together, we can build stronger links between families, schools, and communities, while giving children the best start in life through the power of multilingualism.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago MY NAME IS SHAREEN AKHTAR MY PROJECT IS FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING I WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT EVERYONE ALL AGES /ALL CULTURES /I WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER LEARN NEW SKILLS /LAUGHTR YOGA /CHAIR YOGA/SCARF DANCE / MULTI SPORTS/ BOXING FOR ALL / FAMILIES TOETHER EXPRESS FEELINGS BY USING PAINTING/USING RELAXING MUSIC /PALITES/EVERY WEEK DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS FAMILY TIME TO RELAX /BRING A T SHIRT DESIGN AND TAKE HOME /BRING BABY GROWS DESIGN TAKE HOME PLEASE VOTE FOR ME SO I CAN SUPPORT YOU ALL WE CAN MAKE THIS WORK TOGETHER TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK THANK YOUSHAREEN

Imtiaz Rahman7 months ago Future Path Youth Club is a safe, supportive, and inspiring space for young people aged 11–18 in our local community. The club meets on Friday afternoons, providing a structured and positive way to start the weekend. Participants will enjoy games, food, and friendly competitions, with opportunities to win prizes, helping them develop social skills, confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.The club is youth-led, with members helping to plan activities, run sessions, mentor peers, and contribute ideas for improvement, empowering them with leadership experience and ownership of the project. Future Path Youth Club addresses the local priority of youth empowerment, giving young people opportunities to make positive choices, achieve goals, and feel valued within their community. By supporting personal development and encouraging engagement, the club will contribute to a stronger, more connected, and welcoming community, helping make the local area a better place to live.

Abdul Hai7 months ago This project aims to inspire and empower young people in Newham through literature, creative writing, and storytelling. By engaging participants in a variety of interactive and enjoyable activities, the project encourages young people to develop strong literacy skills, a love for reading, and confidence in expressing themselves through writing.Activities will include creative writing workshops, where young people learn to craft short stories, poems, and scripts, exploring narrative structure, character development, and imaginative thinking. Poetry workshops will introduce them to different forms of poetry, rhyme, rhythm, and expressive language, helping them to find their own voice. Reading clubs and discussion groups will encourage young people to explore both classic and contemporary literature, fostering critical thinking and communication skills through group conversation and analysis.To make the experience engaging and real-world, the project will invite local authors, poets, and storytellers to lead sessions, giving young people the opportunity to learn from professionals, ask questions, and gain inspiration from real-life literary careers. Participants will also take part in story-sharing events, performances, and literary games, where they can showcase their work to peers, families, and the wider community, building confidence and public-speaking skills.The project will also incorporate activities that connect young people with Newham’s rich local heritage and community spaces, such as story walks through local parks, writing exercises inspired by local history, and community literary displays, which celebrate the creativity of young people while fostering pride in their neighborhood.Through these activities, the project not only nurtures literacy and creative skills but also strengthens community bonds. It provides a supportive space where young people can express themselves, collaborate with peers, and gain confidence, while actively contributing to Newham’s cultural life. By combining education, creativity, and community engagement, this initiative empowers the next generation of readers, writers, and storytellers.

Samantha Emanuel 7 months ago Helping Newham residents with money, food, and confidence.Confidence, Community and Everyday Support is a one-year project run by Sam Allure Support CIC for 50 vulnerable adults in Newham. It will support people living with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and those seeking asylum or refugee status.Each week, residents will have access to one-to-one support with budgeting, form-filling, benefits, and healthy meal planning. Every month, there will be workshops designed by the community, covering cooking on a budget, managing money, and using local services.We know loneliness is a huge challenge in Newham. This project will create a safe, welcoming space where people can meet others, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. We will also train 8–10 local volunteers, including people who have been through the programme, to keep support going.As one woman told us: “Being part of this made me feel like I mattered.”

Krishna Kumar7 months ago HealthFirst, led by Sai Guru London, aligns with WellNewham’s mission, “Helping everyone in Newham to live well,” by advancing health equity in Newham’s diverse, deprived community. This fully funded project tackles health inequalities through an anti-racist, anti-poverty, and intersectional approach. Free health and wellbeing services will be provided via quarterly events at our Manor Park centre and regular mobile pop-ups across Manor Park wards. Offerings include free health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, ECG), fitness and mindfulness sessions (yoga, meditation, Reiki, Pranic Healing), workshops (stress management, Sports, Taichi, gut health, sexual health, diabetes awareness), and expert talks on nutrition, cardiac health, and mental wellbeing. Community initiatives, like a Kids’ Corner with games and face painting, ensure inclusivity. Community consultations via questionnaires confirm strong local support. The project empowers residents to make informed health choices, reduces lifestyle-related risks, and fosters community bonds, enhancing physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago I'm possible social group is launching a collaborative project that includes Neurodivergents, their families, neurotypicals from diverse community to reinforce British values during mindfulness, exercises, social games, dance, exploring sensory based activities, peer mentorship, pairing experienced members with new participants to build confidence, stage performances skills, and leadership. Also, Neighbourhood Voices: Gathering stories and solutions from locals to influence positive change to narrow the gap and to create healthy, valued environment in neighbourhood.Benefits to the Community:@ Builds confidence and practical skills in youth and marginalised residents@ Strengthens connections and collaboration within the neighborhood@ Creates a platform for local voices to be heard and celebrated@ Encourages shared responsibility for community well-beingFinally, We invite residents, local organizations, and potential partners to join us on Co-create—whether they want to volunteer, contribute ideas, or co-host an event. Together, we’re turning “I’m possible” into we’re powerful.

Sofia Niazi 7 months ago Based in Old Manor Park Library, Rabbits Road Press is a community and education focussed Risograph studio that has pioneered a model of community arts education that widens access to printing and publishing.Risograph (Riso) functions like a cross between a photocopier and a screen printer and is a quick, cheap and environmentally friendly way of printing striking and colourful printed material, such as pamphlets, posters and DIY magazines (zines). We supports local artists, residents and community groups to create printed material that is reflective of the diverse cultural life of Newham and beyond. We are applying for support to run lots and lots of free local workshops at Old Manor Park Library such as: + Big Family Press: 2-weeks of free workshops for children with drop-in activities during school holidays. Expect crazy collage, stamp-making, drawing and more! + Manor Park Memories: A 6-week workshop series for seniors to make a brand new publication. + Manor Park Recipes: Make a local recipe book together inspired by Manor Park's cultures through a 5-week workshop series open to all.+ Youth Art Paper: A three-day art school for 10 young people to create a newspaper publication about causes/issues they care about.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago The youth led Sustainability Club have generated a proposal to support student mental health and wellbeing at Plashet Girls School, the environment and biodiversity by cultivating a vibrant green oasis in the school playground. The project is a total re-imagining of an unloved hard-surfaced patch of playground. We will transform this space into a sustainable, environmentally friendly sanctuary where students can unwind, study and connect with nature. The space will double up as an outdoor learning space and be packed with fruit trees and plants that will provide the canteen with an additional source of organic produce to be used in healthy and nutritious low cost meals. This project is an investment in our future. With the right funding, this living oasis and classroom will continue to grow, fostering health, well-being, learning, and community development for years to come.

Beverley Mohiuddin7 months ago The RenewALL Kitchen will be a welcoming space where Manor Park residents come together to cook, learn and connect. Led by a Community Chef, our classes will teach residents to turn everyday ingredients from surplus food collections and our community garden into delicious, budget-friendly, nutritious meals. Our project is about more than just cooking. It’s about empowering people to gain confidence, learn budget-friendly recipes helping them through the cost-of-living crisis, and earn accredited food hygiene certificates that open doors to employment and volunteering. By sharing food and cultural recipes, we’ll celebrate diversity, reduce isolation, and build community connections. Participants can go on to become volunteers who support our hot meals service, grow food in our garden, and lead future cooking sessions, learning new skills and taking ownership of the project. By supporting the RenewALL Kitchen, you’re backing a project that: · Tackles poor nutrition and loneliness · Boosts health and wellbeing · Promotes sustainability and food education · Builds community leadership and resilience

Sothiratnam Niranjan7 months ago Our project is to cater all senior citizens who gather weekly. This project aims to deliver a diabetes wellbeing awareness program to support residents to manage and prevent diabetes and other deceases. We provide many activities such as sitting yoga, given by an experienced nutrition coach who has hands on experience supporting family members with diabetes. Sessions will focus on chair-based yoga, gentle movement, nutrition workshops, and peer support designed for ages 60+ onwards. They will be held at accessible community venues with take-home resources available for ongoing support as we function as the distribution centre for Vitamin D in Manor Park.The gathering will provide a supportive, community-based programme for old ages in order to reduce social isolation, stress and improve mental wellbeing to help encourage sustainable lifestyle changes and build confidence in managing heath.If everything goes well, we aim to engage at least 100 local residents hoping for positive lifestyle changes By helping those senior citizens in such a way they can come out from the loneliness, come out from stress, healthy living. No need to depend on others, reducing hospital visits, This help to reduce the local hospital's number of patients queue. reduce medical expenses, reducing calls to essential services such as ambulance and paramedics.

SU DAVIS7 months ago Intergenerational Fitness will enable all ages and residents in Newham to participate in exercise and physical activity to improve their health and wellbeing. Providing opportunities for age targeted communities which includes: 1) Older Adults chair based exercise to help keep fit, improve strength & mobility and meet with others.2) Mummy Moves, an exercise session for new Mothers with their Child(ren) Under 5 years.3) Females Play Sport! A Sport session for Females to learn and play Badminton, Basketball and Football. 4) A Keep Fit class for people (Male and Female) with a BMI 28+ to gain confidence within physical activity and achieve their goals. 5) Women and Children exercise and keep fit sessions to help reduce barriers to participation.Intergenerational Fitness will work with all members of the community to encourage all to live a healthy lifestyle.

Patricia Smith7 months ago The Diabetes Awareness Workshops started at the Wordsworth Surgery in November 2023 and repeated in September 2024 to include residents from five GP practices in the North East London PCN. The workshops proved very popular with residents who benefitted greatly. We are seeking funding to develop these workshops so that we can serve more people, help reduce the risk of diabetes and improve the health outcomes for people living with diabetes.You will receive a range of information including: understanding diabetes, your medication and management of the condition; diet, nutrition, simple meal preparations and understanding food labels; exercise, qi gong and other physical activity to prevent or improve the condition; prevention of diabetes related complications; how to use your glucometer; how to have peace of mind and a positive approach to a diagnosis of diabetes through relaxation and breathing techniques.As a Senior Lecturer in Allied and Public Health at the University of East London, I am passionate about empowering people living with diabetes.The sessions start in March 2026. Just turn up and get registered. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to share and to learn. I look forward to receiving your votes.Proposed budget GBP £4,854.00.

Kolsuma Miah7 months ago The ESOL and Wellbeing sessions are all about making learning and socialising accessible to everyone. Within these sessions, participants will be able to enhance their English Language skills depending on their needs. Some may want to improve their spoken English while others may want to improve their reading or writing skills. These ESOL sessions led by a qualified teacher will enable the participants to better their language skills and become more confident in managing their daily lives. Alongside the ESOL, the sessions will be tailored to participant’s wellbeing allowing them to have a safe place to socialise with peers with refreshments and board games. They will also be able to take part in creative sessions where they will be able to get active and creative artistic pieces to take home including painting, sculpting with clay and bead making.

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Clay Together Pottery Classes

UMQ Youth Connect

Youth Self Defence

Car Park Security

EPIC Outdoors: Youth Leading the Way

Youth Growth Project

Dancing Together in Newham

Wellbeing Through Money

Youth DIY Workshop

The Sewing Circle

Our Languages, Our Strength: Promoting Multilingualism in Early Years and Families across Newham

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Future Path Youth Club

Youth Literature Project

Everyday Support Newham

HealthFirst Initiative

I'm Possible Social Group

Print Revival: Old Manor Park Library

Plashet School Eco Oasis

The RenewALL Kitchen – Connection, Growth, Progress

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Intergenerational Fitness

Understanding Diabetes: A Community Workshop

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