Our Members

Our Members

The Lewisham Black Voluntary Network (LBVN) is an independent, association of Black community sector organisations operating in Lewisham, dedicated to making a lasting impact borough-wide and beyond. Our organisations provide a variety of support and services to address the different needs of individuals within Lewisham.

Food for Purpose

Culturally tailored health solutions for the Black African and Black Caribbean communities and training to healthcare professionals, councils and community organisations.

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Maroon Fitness

We provide fitness and health well-being training and education sessions for all ages including, the elderly, the disabled, and mentoring for teens.

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Joined Up Thinking JUT CIC

We provide mentoring, skills workshops, employability training, mental health awareness and more to young people.

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Mabadiliko CIC

Mabadiliko, meaning 'change', is dedicated to transforming lives through: Public Health Research on Black and minoritised communities' healthcare experience; Cultural Humility programme to foster anti-racism practices; Emotional Support Groups offering safe spaces for Black adults. Our mission: Empowering communities, promoting understanding, and building community resilience.

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Coco Collective

Our Ital Community Gardens provide health & wellbeing programmes, food growing education and racial & climate justice research projects through the Afro diaspora lens.

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360 Lifestyle Support Network CIC

We educate and inspire the Black Afro Caribbean community and provide health and wellbeing services. Our areas of expertise include Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Elderly, Disability, Education, Training, Adult Services, Research and Consultancy Services.

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Action for Community Development (AfCD)

We provide Capacity, Mentorship and Bespoke Leadership support to Community Leaders and Organisations in the Not for Profit / Charity Sector. Our services include Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Elderly, Training, Adult Services, Research, Consultancy Services, Legal Advice, Capacity building training and support

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Social Inclusion Recovery Group CIC

We provide education advocacy for primary and secondary school parents and children. We also provide Mental Health advocacy for adults from 18 years.

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KINARAA

We deliver transformative projects, driving positive change in our community and beyond. Our projects involve collaborations, research, influencing policy, and more. Our projects work to empower, innovate, and uplift the Black third sector, and the local Black African and Caribbean community.

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Red Ribbon Living Well CIC

We provide peer emotional support, workshops, training and outreach engagement for local communities including disabled, LGBTQ+, and Girls/Women's Services.

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NCBI Training

We facilitate training and help to develop self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence, emotional intelligence and reduce conflicts. our service areas include; Youth/Young Adults, Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Disability, LGBTQ+, Education, Training, Crime Prevention, Consultancy Services, Equality Diversity Inclusion, and Emotional Intelligence.

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Bigoh Coaching

Bigoh Coaching provides business support, coaching, facilitation and mentoring to small business owners, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs/enterprises, public and third sector bodies.

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National Black Parents Association UK CIC

We facilitate monthly online workshops to support parents, children and young people to effectively access education and training to optimise their chances of success in society.

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DCS Empowerment CIC

We support individuals facing vulnerabilities and disadvantages, helping them improve their financial, economic, physical, and mental well-being. Our service areas are Children, Youth/Young Adults, Mental Health, Elderly, Girls/Women Services, Education, Training, Stem, Tech, Adult Services, and Consultancy Services.

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Raising Black Achievement

We raise the academic attainment of African, Caribbean & mixed heritage children by inspiring children, supporting parents and providing training.

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AYA Training and Development

Complex trauma mental health training consultancy for organisations, and trauma informed psychoeducational well-being programs for adults.

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Lewisham Primary Care BME Network

Health and wellbeing, training, careers advice in healthcare, and awareness of local healthcare services.

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Inspiring Your Imagination

We deliver media arts training, primarily for young people ages 16 - 25.

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American Bites

American Bites aims to be an example to young people who are interested in the food industry and a business with clear social impact objectives. With communities changing we want to be a social space for families, our older elder generation, like-minded entrepreneurs and most of all by providing life skills such as cooking classes and learning how to food prep.

Diversity - Health and Wellness CIC (Queens Walking Group)

Cultural indoor market. Creating rich and vibrant spaces with stallholders, showcasing arts and crafts, books, toys, ornaments, clothing and so much more.

RMUK Wellbeing

We support vulnerable communities via food redistribution & doorstep befriending services, helping them build the foundations & confidence they need to build a safe & stable life.

Catford Soup Kitchen

We work with the most vulnerable people in our society, providing food and wrap around community outreach work.

Holistic Well Women

Holistic Well Women is a non-profit grass-roots organisation dedicated to empowering community health and well-being, primarily focusing on youth and women.

Young Leaders Academy

We provide leadership and empowerment training for young adults in their early stages.