Investing in communities
We are undertaking an ambitious programme of wider investment in local communities and the environment until 2025
The Lower Thames Crossing is delivering an ambitious programme of wider investment in local communities and the environment.
Projects have been developed with a strong understanding of local needs and priorities based on established relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners.
Even now, well ahead of us starting construction, we're working with Local Authorities, local charities, partners and other groups to invest in communities and improve the environment by funding projects across the region, such as:
- The Cyclopark Trust – a new cycling skills zone for children and young people, with provision for people with disabilities
- Cobham Woods - support plans to enhance Cobham Woods and keep 6km of tracks clear for walkers and cyclists
- Heritage restoration works and interpretation at Dagnam Park, in partnership with London Borough of Havering
- Woodland restoration at Telegraph Hill, Higham, in partnership with the North West Kent Countryside Partnership
- A new 95ha community woodland at Great Warley in Brentwood, in partnership with Forestry England
- Funding a new high-speed fibre broadband connection in Brentwood
- Orsett Primary School – providing new outdoor play equipment
- Odyssey Explore Scout Group – investing in new camping equipment so they can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Friends of Dagnam Park – supporting a conservation programme
Find out more about how we're investing in communities
North of the River Thames
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Organisation |
Project |
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Create (Arts) Limited |
Inclusive multi art form project that brings young people with severe and profound learning disabilities together with non-disabled young people in Thurrock |
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Katie's Heart Appeal |
Purchase and maintenance of defibrillators for the community in Thurrock |
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Havering Volunteer Centre |
To facilitate emergency food provision through foodbank vouchers and support volunteer recruitment for a volunteer centre in Havering |
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East Tilbury Defib project {welcome Forum} |
Maintenance costs of defibrillators for the community in East Tilbury |
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Friends of Hardie Park Ltd |
The purchase of a food delivery van for a community food project in Stanford Le Hope |
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Havering Green Streets |
Improving the green spaces in Cranham and supporting communal activities |
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Micro Rainbow CIC |
To support the running of an organisation that supports LGBTQI asylum seekers in accessing employment, training, financial services and housing in Thurrock |
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The Martial Academy Health and Well-being Charity |
Delivering free exercise classes to the community in Tilbury |
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Trailnet CIC |
Supporting the expansion of a weekly inclusive cycling session for children and young people, aged 4-25, with SEND in Warley |
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CoDa Dance Company |
Pop-up workshop immersive dance experience supporting people with neuro-disabilities across Thurrock |
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Communi-Tea Circle |
Expanding the support they provide to older people through hosted afternoon teas and reduce loneliness in Upminster |
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Essex Boys' and Girls' Clubs |
Running a series of sports sessions and a sports leader programme for young people in east Tilbury |
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Evolving Communtiy |
Supporting the cost of running weekly physical activities for children and young people in Grays |
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Friends of Dagnam Park (FODP) |
Towards the costs of maintenance and conservation works for a community park and in Havering |
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Get Started Art CIC |
To provide arts and crafts materials for a Coronation competition to organisations supporting children and young people with disabilities and vulnerable adults across Thurrock |
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Hearing Help Essex Limited |
Expanding an information, advice and guidance service for individuals with hearing loss across Thurrock |
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Odyssey Explorer Scout Unit/Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme |
Equipment for a scout group to support their camping trips and their participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, in Warley |
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One Community Development Trust |
Supporting the running of local heritage tours including a boat tour for 220 residents from Tilbury to Greenwich, in Tilbury |
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Orsett and Thurrock Cricket Club |
Supporting the coaching costs of a cricket club for the community in Orsett and Thurrock |
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Orsett Village Community Forum |
Developing a sports ground called petanque terrain for the local residents in Orsett |
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Parents 1st UK |
Outdoor exercise classes for pre and post natal mothers in Tilbury, Blackshots and Belhus |
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Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre aka Purfleet Heritage Centre |
To support the cost of preserving and maintaining a grade one listed heritage centre for the community |
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Re Engage |
Towards the cost of running social groups and a befriending service for older people across Essex |
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Special Needs and Parents Limited |
To support a counselling service for individuals with special needs and their families in Brentwood |
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Springfield Playgroup |
To purchase a free-standing mini climbing wall for a preschool in Upminster |
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Tapestry Care UK Limited |
A project for people with dementia to engage in walking sessions across Upminster, Cranham and Harold Wood |
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The Complete Commedia Company Ltd |
Project encouraging 14-19 year olds to take part in a theatrical performance at the Horndon Medieval Feast and Fayre in Orsett |
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Thurrock Christian Fellowship |
Towards setting up a community café for vulnerable people in Thurrock |
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Thurrock CVS |
A series of community lunch events across parks in Thurrock open to the community |
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Thurrock LGBTQ+ Network |
A series of social nights, held at the Thameside Theatre in Grays, to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Thurrock |
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Thurrock Local History Society |
Supporting the development and launch of a web application displaying a zoomable interactive heritage map of Thurrock |
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Thurrock Mencap Society |
Physical activities for people with special needs in Thurrock |
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Gateway Primary Free School |
The purchase two benches with planters for a primary school in Tilbury |
South of the River Thames
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Organisation |
Project |
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Bread of Life Ltd |
Purchase of sun shade to make outdoor space useable and salary costs of relief baker |
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No-Walls Gardens CIC |
Core costs and replacement vehicle to expand community gardening project. |
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Oasis Domestic Abuse Service Ltd |
Run "Blossom", an employability programme for survivors of domestic abuse who want to rebuild their lives and re-enter the workplace. |
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Chalk Village Gardeners Club |
Purchase of equipment |
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Girlguiding Kent West - Cobham Brownie Guide Unit (Kent) |
New resources including books, badges, creative materials and new play equipment plus a subsidised trip to elsewhere in Kent. |
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Cobham Community Pre School |
Garden makeover including area of shade. |
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Friends of Broomhill |
Provide disabled access to the Old Orchard, nine acres of woodland owned by the charity |
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Gravesend Regatta Society |
Enhance safety equipment and training to allow them to function more effectively as an organisation. |
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Northfleet Community Farm |
Develop a small animal enclosure |
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Medway Sport (Medway Council) |
Facility improvement of Strood Sports Centre to enable the delivery of free community cricket sessions to targeted groups.
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Shorne Parish Council |
Provision of an automated external defibrilator and cabinet. |
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Thames And Medway Canal Association |
Anti vandal site welfare cabin to be used as their headquarters. |
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The Cyclopark Trust |
Creation of a new cycling skill zone. |
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11th Gravesend (St Marys) Scouts |
Equipment to support the opening of a new scout section |
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Higham Parish Council |
Items on our Wish List that would benefit the Community |
