Networking & Funding Launch for the final year of the Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund.

This interactive networking session aims to celebrate all of the Foundation’s grantees from across the five-year Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund.

The event has been brought to you in collaboration with our Community Ambassadors, who will lead engaging networking activities designed to foster meaningful collaboration between organisations. Our Community Ambassadors are Tiwa King (Lead), Jazal Babar, Katie Balcome and Zak Addae-Kodua.

This event will also feature the exclusive launch of our final Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund grant programme, with details and application guidance shared for the first time. This is an ideal opportunity for potential applicants to connect with new partners and build collaborative teams ahead of submitting applications to the grant scheme.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn about new funding while building relationships with fellow changemakers who are transforming East London's creative landscape.

What can you get out of attending?

The event will bring together organisations from Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest to:

Connect, collaborate and co-create with other Foundation for Future London grantees, Community Ambassadors and partners
Share learning and experiences from your funded projects and partnerships
Meet others in your sector and explore collaborations to build sustainable partnerships across sectors and boroughs
Create pathways for continued growth beyond the Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund
Help shape the future of capacity building support and future programming
Hear the latest updates from the Foundation for Future London team, including details of our new funding programme.

Please register your place, and we will send you details about how to participate closer to the time. Places will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. The full programme will be sent out shortly.

Please note: Maximum capacity is 100. Please register your place and up to two other people from your organisation. This event is free and open to individuals, organisations and businesses working and living across the local communities in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.

Access support: We endeavour to make sure our events are a safe and inclusive space for all. For instance, we plan to have a quiet space for people to relax/switch off, work from or have some quieter conversations. If you’d like more information, would like to let us know of any access requirements or have any questions, you can contact at grants@future.london.

About our venue:

THE SOURCE

Stratford’s creative landscape continues to grow with the emergence of THE SOURCE — a dynamic cultural hub, the home of Stratford Youth Zone and a café that has become a cornerstone of East London’s artistic and community life since its opening in 2023.
Formerly known as Stratford Circus, THE SOURCE has been transformed into a vibrant, inclusive space for young people, artists, local residents, and visitors.

Alongside its performance and events programme, THE SOURCE now houses an onsite café, offering a relaxed, welcoming environment for audiences, creatives, and the wider community to meet, work, and connect.

In partnership with the University of East London and London Borough of Newham’s Youth Empowerment Service, THE SOURCE serves as a platform for emerging talent, artistic innovation, and community collaboration.

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

University of East London is a public university located in the London Borough of Newham, London, England, based at three campuses in Stratford and Docklands, following the opening of University Square Stratford in September 2013.

Photo: Chris Baker

Registrations are closed

Invitation: Networking & Funding Launch