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A huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their h A huge congratulations to the Lionesses on their historic win! 🎉

You’ve inspired a generation and shown the world the true power of determination, teamwork and belief.

At St. Hilda’s East, we see that same spirit in our Brave Girls programme, where young women are building confidence, leadership skills, and lifting each other up just like the Lionesses.

We’re proud and inspired - bring on the World Cup!

🦁🦁🦁

#Lionesses #BraveGirls 

ALT TEXT: A bold graphic featuring a stylised white lioness in profile, standing against a solid black background. Above the lioness, the word "CONGRATULATIONS" is written in large white capital letters. The image is framed with a blue border filled with a vibrant floral pattern in pink, yellow, and blue tones, creating a celebratory and empowering feel.
🌱 Strengthening Communities Through Food Co-ops 🌱 Strengthening Communities Through Food Co-ops 🥕🍞

We’re inviting residents of Shoreditch and beyond to join us for an inspiring Community Food Co-op Meeting on Thursday 18th September, from 6:45–8PM, at The Café, Club Row, St Hilda’s East Community Centre (E2 7EY).

A food co-op is a local buying group where neighbours come together to purchase groceries and household items in bulk — allowing members to access high-quality food at significantly lower prices, often saving up to 40% on their weekly food shop. Co-ops also receive free surplus from supermarkets, reducing waste and increasing access to essential items.

But this is about more than just savings — it’s about community, dignity, and shared purpose. Members collectively decide what to buy and how the co-op runs. It’s a practical and empowering way to make food more affordable, sustainable, and fair.

Join us to:
✔️ Learn how to start or join a food co-op
✔️ Meet like-minded people who care about food access
✔️ Be part of a community-led solution to rising food costs

Whether you're a local resident, community worker, food justice advocate, or simply someone looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to shop — you’re very welcome.

DM us or contact us via our website to RSVP!
🎉 It’s Community Centre Week 2025! 🎉 At S 🎉 It’s Community Centre Week 2025! 🎉

At St. Hilda’s East, community power means more than just coming together, it’s about building lasting resilience, support, and opportunity.

We aim to equip our community with the tools, confidence, and strength to navigate modern life.

We welcome everyone into our space, work collaboratively to deliver engaging activities, foster social connection, and ultimately enrich lives.

From our free advice and legal support, empowering people to understand their rights and find stability, to our Brave Girls group, where young women grow into bold, confident leaders.

Community power is at the heart of all we do.

Because we believe in a world where everyone can thrive, feel connected to those around them, and look to the future with confidence.

📣 Join us this week as we celebrate the people, programmes, and power of our community. Share your stories, stop by our centre, and be part of the conversation.

#CommunityPower #CCWeek2025 #StHildasEast #TowerHamlets
📣 Accessible Office Space in Shoreditch – Ava 📣 Accessible Office Space in Shoreditch – Available Now

Looking for a bright, affordable office in a brilliant location? We have two ground floor offices available just 3 minutes from Shoreditch High Street station—perfect for small teams, creative businesses, or growing start-ups.

✅ Rent one or both spaces
✅ Step-free access and 24/7 entry
✅ High-speed fibre broadband
✅ Rooftop garden and shared breakout spaces
✅ All rent supports local charity St Hilda’s East

📍 62 m² combined or available separately (6–8 desks per unit)
📆 Viewings available this week

Enquire now or share with someone who’s on the hunt for a new space: sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london

#Shoreditch #OfficeSpaceLondon #EastLondonOffices #SocialEnterprise #CreativeWorkspace #LondonStartups
📣 Do you know someone who’d take on a maratho 📣 Do you know someone who’d take on a marathon for a cause that’s 135 years strong?

St. Hilda’s East has a place in the 2026 London Marathon and is looking for one inspiring runner to represent us.

We are an organisation rooted in inclusion, respect, and real social change. From youth clubs to older people’s support, from food programmes to advice service.

One place. Huge impact.

Please share or apply here: https://sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26/

#LondonMarathon #StHildasEast #RunForGood #CommunityCentre #CharityChallenge
Are you looking for affordable office space in #Sh Are you looking for affordable office space in #Shoreditch?

We've got you!

View our offices to rent here: https://sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london/
Could you be our 2026 London Marathon runner? 🏃 Could you be our 2026 London Marathon runner? 🏃‍♂️💥

Raise money, raise awareness, and represent a community centre in Shoreditch that’s been supporting the East London community for over 135 years.

Apply today:  sthildas.org.uk/ldn-marathon-26/

#Shoredtich #StHildasEast #LondonMarathon2026
Are you feeling worried or stressed? If you are Are you feeling worried or stressed? 

If you are anxious or stressed, whether it be due to personal matters or concerns over affording your household bills, our partnership with Shout UK offers 24/7, free, confidential text support from a trained mental health advisor. 

Know someone who could benefit from this service? Text WARMTH to 85258. 

For more information about the help available to you, visit https://cadentgas.com/help-and-advice/support 

#WARMTH #Shout #Easierwarmth #Support #Mentalhealth
Looking for ways to entertain your children over t Looking for ways to entertain your children over the school holidays? 

Why not jump into the world of Minecraft and learn about carbon monoxide and road safety by completing fun and educational missions! 

Are you up for the challenge? Play Cadent Games at https://www.cadent.skewbclimate.co.uk/games 

Skewb Climate #education #carbonmonoxide
Are you receiving all the benefits that you are en Are you receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to? 

Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together Benefit Calculator can see which means-tested benefits you may be eligible to claim. 

It's free to use, and the details you provide are kept anonymous. Find out more, at cadentgas.com/benefits-calculator 

#EasierWarmth #Safeguarding #Customersafety
🚇 Just a 5-min walk from Shoreditch High Street 🚇 Just a 5-min walk from Shoreditch High Street & Brick Lane, your next office space is right in the heart of East London's creative hub.

Whether you're a start-up, freelancer or social enterprise, enjoy the buzz of the city — with cafés, culture and connections just around the corner.

📍 Affordable. Accessible. Ideal.

🔗 Book a viewing today: sthildas.org.uk/office-rental-east-london

#EastLondonOffice #ShoreditchSpace #BrickLane
We did it! 🎉 Yesterday, the amazing staff and We did it! 🎉 

Yesterday, the amazing staff and trustees of St. Hilda’s East walked 10km alongside our friends at Crédit Agricole CIB for the London Legal Support Trust London Legal Walk, taking in some of London’s most iconic sights, from Buckingham Palace to Wellington Arch (plus two surprise pelicans in St. James’s Park).

A huge thank you to Crédit Agricole CIB for walking with us and for your generous support of our work at St. Hilda’s East. 💚

And heartfelt thanks to all our donors so far — you’ve helped us get to almost 75% of our fundraising target!

Let’s keep going! If you haven’t donated yet and would like to support our mission, there’s still time: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/st-hilda-s-east-2025
Today we wishing all who are celebrating a joyful Today we wishing all who are celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Adha!

May this special time bring you and your loved ones happiness, reflection, and a renewed sense of community and compassion.

From all of us at St Hilda's East, we extend our heartfelt greetings and hope this Eid is filled with blessings, togetherness, and generosity.
🚨 Final call to join Team St. Hilda’s East fo 🚨 Final call to join Team St. Hilda’s East for the London Legal Walk! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
34 amazing people are already signed up – will you be number 35?

We’re walking 10k through Central London to raise funds for free legal advice and vital community services – and there’s still time to join us!

🕔 Deadline to sign up: 5pm today
📅 Walk: Tuesday 17 June
📍 Central London | Start time: 5pm

To join, message us, email marketing@sthildas.org.uk, or call 020 7739 8066 now.
We’d love to have you with us.

🔗 https://londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/st-hilda-s-east-2025

#LondonLegalWalk #TeamStHildas #AccessToJustice
🚶‍♀️ Last chance to join Team St. Hilda’s East for the London Legal Walk! 🚶‍♂️

We’re finalising our team and would love you to walk with us to support access to justice and vital community services.

📅 Tuesday 17 June
🕔 Start time: 5pm
📍 Central London
👟 10k walk

To sign up, message us, email marketing@sthildas.org.uk, or call 020 7739 8066 – we’ll get you added to the team!

🔗 https://londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/st-hilda-s-east-2025

#LondonLegalWalk #AccessToJustice #TeamStHildas
#FlashbackFriday 💫 Last month we were honoured #FlashbackFriday 💫

Last month we were honoured to attend the Overbury Charity Quiz Ceremony to be presented with a cheque for £24,100 as one of the beneficiaries of this incredible fundraising effort.

A huge thank you to Overbury for organising such a fantastic event, and our deepest gratitude to BPC for sponsoring us!

Every pound raised helps us continue our mission at St. Hilda's East, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. ❤️
To celebrate the scaffolding coming down in Middle To celebrate the scaffolding coming down in Middleton Hall, the main hall of St. Hilda's East Community Centre, this afternoon, our Operations team took on the 135 for 135 Planking Challenge!! 💪

How do you think they did? Let us know in the comments...

Sign up or support the challenge here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/135for135plankingchallenge
⏱️ Got 2 minutes and 15 seconds? That’s all ⏱️ Got 2 minutes and 15 seconds?

That’s all it takes to show your support.

Whether it’s with a kitchen timer, your smartwatch, or an old-school stopwatch – set it for 135 seconds and plank for a cause!

Support St Hilda’s East through the #135for135 challenge 💛

Link in bio to join!
💪 Need a little motivation while you plank?
We’ve got you covered with our 135-second countdown video – perfect to keep you going strong during the St. Hilda’s East Planking Challenge! ⏱️🔥

Use it to time your plank, push your limits, or just feel the community spirit as we plank together for a great cause.

🎥 Watch, plank, and support: every second makes a difference.
🚶‍♀️ 40 days to go! 🚶‍♂️ We're 🚶‍♀️ 40 days to go! 🚶‍♂️

We're counting down to the London Legal Walk 2025 on Tuesday, 17 June — and Team St Hilda’s East is lacing up in support of free legal advice charities! 💪⚖️

Join us, cheer us on, or donate to help tackle injustice and inequality. Every step we take supports vital frontline services.

👉 Support our walk: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/st-hilda-s-east-2025

#LondonLegalWalk #LegalSupport #StHildasEast
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