St. Hilda’s East is a vibrant, independently run local charity which has been supporting the Tower Hamlets community for 135 years.
Our mission is to build a sustainable community that connects people to opportunity and allows everyone to reach their potential. We transform lives through the delivery of more than 50 programmes weekly from our community hub, supporting families and individuals in all stages of life.
Each year we need to raise £635,000 to keep our community centre running. Our programmes are wide-ranging, for all ages, backgrounds and faiths, and all are completely free to the community. Without the help of our Friends and Supporters this would simply not be sustainable.
“Coming to St. Hilda’s means everything. Company and joy.“
Become a Friend
Your support makes a huge difference. To become a valued Friend of St. Hilda’s East, you can choose to make a regular or one-off donation. No amount is too small!
If you would like to donate via cheque or other method please email: [email protected] or call us on 020 7739 8066.
St. Hilda’s uses the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bank as a cost effective and secure way to process donations. You will be transferred to a secure CAF page to complete your bank details.
Your donation can transform lives.
At St. Hilda’s East we believe that everyone in Tower Hamlets deserves to be happy and have the same opportunities to grow, develop and achieve their potential. Our strength lies in our diversity, helping to meet the evolving needs of local people and supporting their aspirations.
Being able to deliver our programmes consistently is key to enable our beneficiaries to complete their journey with us and thrive.
£10 buys tea, coffee and cakes for one of our Over 50’s drop-in social sessions which provides a lifeline and space for those who are feeling isolated or housebound.
£20 provides supplies for our Brave Girls and Boys Group programmes where young people can explore their creativity, build their self-esteem, and gain confidence.
£30 can provide half a day of staffing for our Food Co-op, ensuring we are able to meet our ambitious target of running 50 weeks a year, offering our local residents seasonal, affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as an opportunity to connect socially.
£40 will fund the resources to deliver one of our weekly Women’s Wellbeing and Crafts sessions, providing a safe, supportive space for isolated local women to come together socially, share experiences and learn transformational new skills.
£50 pays for a cognitive development session in our Sensory Room for five children under 5, alongside our Stay and Play, programme, providing a safe space for practical and emotional support for families.
£80 provides one free life-changing advice sessions on welfare, housing, and debt to local residents through our AQS accredited Free Advice bi-lingual sessions
Join our Community of Friends.
You can also support St. Hilda’s East by volunteering your time; find out more about our Volunteers programme here.
“St. Hilda’s has changed my life, made me feel part of a community, it’s helped me get into full time employment, support my family and see the world differently”.
