Newham Climate & Environment Directory

Repowering London – Newham Hub

Community-led cooperative supporting solar energy adoption, energy efficiency, and local renewable energy projects.

Email: newham@repowering.org.uk
Website: repowering.org.uk/newham

East London Energy Transition Network

An “East London Energy Transition Network” isn’t a single organization, but refers to the collective efforts in East London to decarbonize energy, including initiatives like East London Energy (ELE), a district heating network in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area, and the upcoming E.ON ectogrid™ in Silvertown, a pioneering heat sharing network for a new development. These projects, alongside broader support from organizations like the London Borough of Newham and national efforts to designate heat zones, aim to create a greener, more resilient, and sustainable energy future for the region.

Newham Clean Air Campaign

Grassroots group advocating for improved air quality, reduced traffic emissions, and policies to combat urban pollution.

Email: cleanair@newham.org.uk
Website: Air Quality – Newham

Friends of West Ham Park

The Friends of West Ham Park are a group of volunteers who share a common aim – to promote West Ham Park, to encourage others from all sections of the local community to enjoy it and use it and to work with the park managers and staff to improve it.

Website: Friends of West Ham Park

Hermit Road Recreation Ground

Hermit Road Recreation Ground is a relatively small but historic park in a residential area of E16 bordering Canning Town, Plaistow and West Ham.

Website: Hermit Road Recreation Ground

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

A beautiful new green space with a large amount of wondeful gardens and natural areas. Queen Elizabeth Olympic park has a number of bat boxes and is currently a site of active bat research

Website: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The UP Garden

The UP Garden is a council estate yard reclaimed and transformed by local residents into a vibrant community hub. It is maintained by a small group of volunteers who believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy nature.​ It is open all day, every day, for free.

Website: The UP Garden

Plashet Park Neighbourhood Association

Plashet Park Neighbourhood Association is a community group that embraces a strategy of community empowerment from the ground up. We seek to bring together members from all sections of our community and to look after our neighbourhood, making it a safe, clean and enjoyable place to live.

Website: Plashet Park Neighbourhood Association

Newham Green Gym

Welcome to East Ham Nature Reserve Heritage and Conservation Volunteers

Website:Newham Green Gym

Thames21 – Newham Projects

Environmental charity working to clean and restore waterways, improve water quality, and engage communities in river conservation.

Telephone: 020 7880 5555
Email:info@thames21.org.uk
Website:thames21.org.uk

Friends of the River Lea

Volunteer group improving river habitats, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting community engagement along the River Lea.

Email: friendsoftheriverlea@gmail.com
Website: GoParks – River Lea

Newham Youth Climate Initiative

Youth-led projects supporting climate education, advocacy, and practical sustainability actions in Newham.

Email: youthclimate@newham.org.uk
Website: newham.gov.uk/climatenow

ELBA

The East London Business Alliance (ELBA) has an Environment Programme, which is part of its broader strategy to address societal challenges by facilitating business-community partnerships. Initiatives include the Ecobrick Project, which aims to reduce plastic waste and its impact on marine environments by converting plastic waste into building materials for community green spaces. ELBA also promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic volunteering, aligning business efforts with global frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals to achieve measurable, positive environmental impact.

Website: ELBA

Royal Docks Climate Agreement / Sustainability Network

A partnership hub linking Newham Council, Royal Docks Enterprise Zone, UEL, and local businesses to work collaboratively on climate action, green infrastructure, and transition in the Royal Docks area. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Website / Info: Royal Docks Climate Agreement

Newham Climate Action / Just Transition (Council hub)

Newham Council has established a “Climate Action” hub / team and published a Just Transition Plan as part of its climate governance. This can function as an institutional forum connecting community, business and civic stakeholders. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Website / Info: Newham Climate Action Strategy

London Borough of Newham – Recycling & Waste

Practical info on what goes in each bin, on-street recycling banks, batteries/WEEE, and Jenkins Lane Re-use & Recycling Centre (RRC). Also runs the Let’s Love Newham waste-reduction campaign.

Website: Newham Recycling and Waste

East London Waste Authorityk

Regional body for Newham’s waste disposal; runs RRCs (incl. Jenkins Lane) and community programmes like Recycle for Your Community and Repair Cafés.

Website:East London Waste Authority

TRAID (Textile Reuse)

Council-partnered door-to-door collections for clothes and textiles so they’re reused rather than binned.

Website: TRAID – Free Home Collection

Sustainable Food Newham

The borough’s Sustainable Food Places partnership linking food security with sustainability, including surplus redistribution and healthy, sustainable diets.

Website: Sustainable Food Newham

Community Food Enterprise (CFE)

Newham-based charity redistributing surplus food across East London to community groups and charities, reducing waste and supporting food access.

Website: Community Food Enterprise

Nutrition Kitchen – Community Fridge

Community fridge based at East Ham Leisure Centre, launched with Newham Council and Hubbub to share surplus food and cut food waste.

Website: Community Fridge Network

The Felix Project (East London)

London-wide charity with an East London depot supplying surplus food to Newham’s community groups and schools.

Website: The Felix Project

Community Litter Picks (Newham Council)

Newham Council supports residents to organise their own litter-picking events by providing equipment and arranging rubbish collection.

Website: Community Litter Picks

Newham Sharing Initiative

Community-led swap shop and redistribution network, rooted in the success of local swap events, promoting reuse and reducing waste.

Website: Transition Newham

East London Environment Network (ELEN)

Network of individuals and groups across East London collaborating on environmental protection, climate advocacy, and community projects.

Website / Info page: ELEN (Facebook)

EcoActive East London

Grassroots charity based in East London working with communities, schools and residents on sustainability, environmental education and green behaviour change.

Website: EcoActive

Sustainable Food Places (London / UK network)

Part of a national network connecting local food partnerships, sharing best practice and linking sustainable food & climate activities.

Website: Sustainable Food Places

SDSN United Kingdom

Network hosted by UCL that mobilises stakeholders across the UK on the Sustainable Development Goals, bringing climate, environment and sustainability practice together.

Website: SDSN UK

Bioregional

British charity and social enterprise that develops practical sustainability models, campaigns on zero carbon communities, and supports circular economy and One Planet Living projects.

Website: Bioregional

Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)

National environmental NGO with local groups; campaigns on climate justice, biodiversity, clean air and sustainability at local and national levels.

Website: Friends of the Earth

London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Sustainability Committee)

Business network in London whose sustainability committee engages businesses in green growth, carbon reduction and sustainable practices.

Website: LCCI Sustainability