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We're hashtag#hiring a new HR/Recruitment Officer (Volunteer) - Volunteer in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network
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May 171 min read


✨ WINDRUSH VOICES: THEN, NOW & NEXT ✨
In collaboration with @lewishamcouncil, @dcwuk_org are proud to bring this special 3-day celebration to Lewisham Borough ❤️💛💚 Join us in an intergenerational celebration of Windrush heritage through storytelling, culture, music, performance, food and community connection. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring the next generation 🌍🎶 📍 Lewisham Borough 📅 3 Days of FREE Events 👨🏾👩🏽👧🏿👦🏽 Open to all ages Come together, share stories, build comm
May 171 min read


We're hiring a new Secretary (Trustee) - Volunteer in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network
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May 171 min read


Excited to keep growing our partnerships with Riverside Youth Club and Pepys Community Hub 🙌
Together, we’re supporting local residents across education, the arts, and youth development — creating more opportunities, building confidence, and bringing the community together 💫 Join us this week: 📍 Wednesday – Riverside Youth Club 📍 Friday – Pepys Community Hub Come through, get involved, and be part of something positive 💥
May 171 min read


Enjoy your Bank Holiday Monday everyone! ☀️
Just a quick reminder that there will be no classes running on Monday. We’ll be back on Tuesday 5th May 2026 with our full schedule: 🕒 12:30–2:30pm – Smart Tech for Seniors 🕒 2:30–4:30pm – SEL Pathways 🕒 5:00–6:00pm – ESOL Online Have a great break and see you soon! 🙌
May 171 min read


Another amazing week at Riverside Youth Club 🙌
Big shoutout to all the volunteers, organisations, and youth workers showing up and supporting our young people every week. The collaboration, the energy, and the genuine care in the room never go unnoticed 💯 Proud is an understatement seeing the growth, confidence, and progress in our young people each session. This is what it’s all about. Dream it. Do it. Make a difference. ✨
May 171 min read


Second week at Pepys Community Hub and it’s been so nice to see new faces joining us!
A special welcome to our students from Ecuador today 🇪🇨 In today’s session we focused on phonics, vocabulary and spelling—building confidence step by step in a supportive space. Join us every Friday, 4–5pm, and learn with our amazing teacher Murielle. Come along and be part of the journey!
May 171 min read


Great energy in the room tonight at Hip Hop Dance 💥
Wednesdays 7–8pm at Riverside Youth Club just keep getting better. Today we focused on the 6-step, building confidence with floor work, understanding weight distribution and staying on beat with our counts. Progress is showing every week and it’s great to see everyone pushing themselves and supporting each other. Spread the word and come join us next week 🔥
May 171 min read


Inside:Out – The Expression Lab ✍🏾🔥
Weekdays 6–7pm Another powerful session today exploring music, lyrics and storytelling. We dived into K-Trap, breaking down bars, flow and meaning, and looked at favourite lyrics to understand what makes them hit. From word association to building rhymes, everyone got involved and started shaping their own ideas into something real. Great to see all age groups in the room — from primary to secondary — learning, creating and expressing together. Got something to say? Come alon
May 171 min read


Back where it all began 📍 Lewisham Community Space
At the start of 2026, we walked into this space not knowing what to expect — unsure how many people would come, and how our very first Smart Tech session would be received. Since then, the response has been incredible. We’re proud to now deliver a high-quality digital literacy programme that covers everything from the basics to staying safe online — equipping our community with the tools, knowledge and confidence to navigate the digital world independently and securely. This
May 171 min read


A full-circle moment worth celebrating 💫
We’re proud to share a powerful case study from DCWUK highlighting the journey of Nynke Brouwer — from mentee to Youth Trustee. Our journey began through the University of Westminster mentoring programme, where I had the privilege of mentoring Nynke. It quickly became clear she had something special — drive, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to growth. That potential led her to join DCWUK as a volunteer… and she hasn’t looked back since. Today, Nynke is an integral part of
May 171 min read


We're hiring a new Secretary (Trustee) - Volunteer in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network
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May 171 min read


✨ Smart Tech for Seniors – Week 1 Complete! ✨
Our first Smart Tech for Seniors session went super well and we loved the positive energy in the room! This week we covered Introduction to Technology, helping participants build confidence through fun, practical, hands-on tasks — asking questions, exploring their devices, and learning together in a supportive space. It was fantastic to see such great engagement and enthusiasm from everyone who attended. This is exactly what community learning should feel like 💛 We’re excite
May 171 min read


A big thank you to Lewisham Local and Community Connections for another insightful and warm, welcoming event at Parkside Community Centre
Special shoutout to Pristine Eats for the delicious catering—it was truly enjoyed by all! We’re also proud to run our SEL Pathways programme led by Gillian, alongside our Smart Tech for Seniors sessions here every Monday from 12:30–4:30pm. Come on down and be part of it 💙
Apr 181 min read


It was great to hear from one of our work experience students from Harris Academy South Norwood about their time supporting our Smart Tech for Seniors class 🙌
They shared how much they enjoyed the experience—helping others build confidence with technology, connecting across generations, and seeing first hand the positive impact these sessions have in the community. Opportunities like this are a powerful reminder of how learning goes both ways 💡
Apr 181 min read


Free ESOL Classes – Starting Soon!
We’re excited to be launching FREE in-person ESOL classes in the Deptford/Lewisham area! 📍 Location: Pepys Community Hub 📅 Every Friday ⏰ 4:00–5:00pm 🗓 Starting from Friday 17th April These sessions are open to anyone looking to improve their English in a supportive, friendly environment—whether you’re a beginner or looking to build confidence. Delivered by DCWUK and proudly sponsored by @ChinInternational Come along, learn, connect, and grow together 💬🌍 For more infor
Apr 181 min read


So proud of our Smart Tech community 💙
Every session, our members show real bravery—stepping into the uncomfortable, trying something new, and building their digital literacy skills with confidence. In a free, non-judgemental space, we grow together, support each other, and celebrate every win (big or small). This is what community looks like ✨
Apr 181 min read


Excited for our new programmes for Term 2 🎉
Today we kick off at Riverside Youth Club, Deptford (Strand, SE8 3QQ) with two amazing sessions: ✍🏽 Creative Writing – Inside:Out with Lubna | 6–7pm 💃🏽 Hip Hop Dance & Mentorship with Jazmine | 7–8pm Come along, get involved, and be part of something special in your community. All sessions are FREE for residents of Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, and Croydon. Just turn up or contact us for more info!
Apr 171 min read


Happy Easter everyone! 🐣🌸
A special time of hope, renewal, and reflection. Wishing you all a peaceful day—enjoy your Easter eggs and time with loved ones 💛
Apr 171 min read


Good Friday today ✝️
A moment that holds meaning for many — and a reminder for all of us to pause, reflect, and lead with kindness 🤍 #GoodFriday #Community #Kindness #DCWUK
Apr 171 min read
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