39% of school children in Newham are eligible for free school meals

Over 110 languages are spoken in Newham

Newham has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country

Trinity Centre provided 251 different activities last year

40.1% of Newham residents claim housing benefits

27, 084 individuals accessed Trinity Centre services last year

22 Dost young people achieved AQA accreditations and 6 young people were voted as Jack Petchey Achievement Award winners

Over 35 young people have benefited from Dost's psychosocial and specialist care-leaver casework

41.4% of Newham residents speak a main language other than English

31.1% of Newham's children lived in households where all adults are out of work and receiving Jobseeker's Allowance or Incapacity Benefit

Independent Groups

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 (mother tongue classes, music lesson), recreation (sport, dance, drama, cookery, textile arts) and support (groups for adults with mild/moderate mental health issues, women’s groups, groups for elders). These activities bring communities together, encouraging people to stay connected and live healthy and active lives. As well as activities, individuals and groups use our building for meetings, to run training programmes, conferences as well as social events.

Faith Groups

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 religious groups 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.

I joined the Parenting Group at Trinity in January. I didn't know anyone else there and was a bit shy at first. Staff helped me get to know other mums and I now have lots of good friends who also bring their children. I like doing different things and look forward to coming every week and I know my baby learns things too.Trinity @Hathaway Children's Centre

I had triplets recently. At first it was really hard to cope with them, I couldn't get out of the house and had to have a triple buggy. Staff helped me find a nursery for my babies, and helped me apply for a childcare grant. They helped me learn how to manage. They're at nursery now and doing well and I feel I can handle them now though it's still hard sometimes. Trinity @Hathaway Children's Centre

I'm 19 and I came from Bangladesh a few years ago to live with my husband. I remember when I first came I was frightened and couldn't read or write. I met women like me in my English class and they helped me. With them, I learnt first to read and write, and now, I can use the internet and write emails. I love my English class because I learn things - being able to read, write and speak English but also I've made friends. Bayaan

I've been coming to the women's group for one year. My husband died recently, leaving me to take care of our young children. His family had taken my papers. I don't speak English and I didn't know what to do. Staff helped me and so did my friends from the centre. Now, I'm learning English and I have people who can help me. Bayaan

To get a good job, you need to read and write. My teacher helped me a lot and now I can help my children at school. I can do different jobs now and will be able to help my family.Adult Education Programme

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