Lewisham Council awards twenty three businesses funding grants

Lewisham Council have announced that 23 businesses across the borough will be given grants as part of a “Repair, Reuse, Recycle” scheme.

Each will see £1,000 with the list including:

• Make Mee Studio CIC
• RMUK Wellbeing CIC
• On The Hoof
• Meal Deal Workshop
• Lewisham Donation Hub
• Buro London
• Arbor
• Telegraph Hill Centre
• KHY Sewing School
• hARTslane
• Mont58 Coffee
• Petit Village
• Alice Burnhope Design
• Latin Hub UK
• Hot Knots
• YUSSICO
• Goyea Organics
• Phoebe English
• Ryan Hawaii
• Corner New Cross
• Maggie’s Cafe and Restaurant
• Mimi’s Studio
• Winning Post Arts & Sports Services

The authority state:

“The funding will kickstart a range of projects, from investing in sustainable materials such as reusable coffee cups to repurposing clothing to building community gardens to buying a more energy efficient system such as a heat pump.

“The diversity of projects reflects the variety of successful business and community groups selected for the programme.”

Deputy Mayor of Lewisham and Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Climate Action, Councillor Louise Krupski, said:

“We are proud to be moving towards a more circular economy in Lewisham, one that helps us meet our climate and environmental goals while also prioritising better spending, so savings can be reinvested into other areas.

“Repairing, recycling, and reusing is not just about fixing day-to-day items but more broadly it is about improving the way we live, work and act, so we function as a more thoughtful, efficient and resilient community.”

Councillor Ese Erheriene, Cabinet Member for Business, Jobs and Skills said:

“In Lewisham, we are committed to building an ambitious and inclusive local economy. To achieve this, we are encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable practices — we’re also unlocking a range of opportunities to help our businesses reach their potential.

“I am proud that our small business leaders and community groups are leading the way with Lewisham’s circular economy. These grants will provide a strong foundation for working towards practices that are more efficient and more environmentally conscious.”