An important feature of our work is supporting and encouraging local people to develop their own interests. A broad range of groups meet for education, recreation and support; these activities bring communities together, encouraging people to live healthy and active lives. 44 independent groups use the building regularly.
We work in partnership with the Harold Road Centre, Malayalee Association, Age Concern, Newham Primary Care Trust, Children’s Society and Newham Community Education and Youth Services.
Once a month we facilitate meetings with community groups and East Ham North Safer Neighbourhoods Team to find out from local people about the issues that affect them.
Nu Life
In 1999 we were approached by Social Services to provide a base for a group of adults with learning disabilities and their carers. This group is now an integral part of Trinity and an excellent example of local people accepting those who they perceive as being very different from themselves. The group meets five days a week for activities designed to increase their independence and improve their life-skills.
Behnu Ki Milan
Behnu Ki Milan is a group of elderly Asian women who meet weekly for various activities. This group was initially formed to support women who are carers of other adults and have very little quality time for themselves. It has now broadened to include women who are isolated, suffer depression, have experienced domestic violence, or have a long-term illness and are looking for ways to make new friends. Activities are planned by the women themselves to reflect their own interests.
Faith Groups
37 years ago when Trinity was first established it was amongst the first to recognise the importance of interfaith dialogue to promote tolerance and understanding in the community. Trinity has maintained this tradition and over the years has been home to many denominations including: Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians. Trinity has no religious affiliations. The faith groups that meet at Trinity provide their communities with a range of support and opportunities to socialise.
Faith groups currently meeting at Trinity serve the following communities: Afro-Caribbean, Congolese, Filipino, Kenyan, Lithuanian, North Indian, South Indian and Sri Lankan.