General News
Our latest community grants are open!
Local charities and groups are invited to apply for new grants to make a difference in their communities. This year, our Alliances are encouraging even more community-based organisations to apply […]
“Transformative” impact of All In programme revealed by academics
Eastlight’s All In programme, where local residents created solutions to major social issues could be scaled nationwide, Essex researchers have found. All In gave 20 Essex residents the opportunity […]
All In Alliances invite residents for festive nibbles at community meeting
RESIDENTS in Witham, Braintree, Halstead and Colchester are invited to enjoy some festive nibbles and exchange ideas around tackling local issues at three resident meetings this winter. The All […]
All In Alliances invite residents for free cake at community meetings
Residents in Halstead & Colchester are invited to share their thoughts on community issues next week. The All In Alliances were created by Eastlight Community Homes last year for residents […]
All In Alliances to cook up community support with a free BBQ this August
Residents in Braintree and Witham are invited to share their thoughts on community issues at two fun days this month. The All In Alliance groups were created by Eastlight Community […]
Community programmes land funding to continue improving lives
12 months ago, Eastlight offered Essex residents a unique opportunity: the chance to get a full-time salary to dedicate a year of their lives to creating new solutions to the […]
Local community groups receive funding
Our Community Alliances awarded 12 organisations and projects with £12k worth of funding! The All In Alliance groups for Braintree, Witham, Halstead and Colchester, have been working alongside local residents […]
Join your community at the All In Ideas Festival
You can discover the inspiring ways local Essex residents have joined forces to make a difference in their communities at an exciting new festival. The All In Ideas Festival takes […]
James Cleverly MP backs All In community teams after visit
Braintree MP James Cleverly MP has voiced his support for two pioneering community projects created through housing association Eastlight Community Homes’ trailblazing community empowerment programme, All In. The Foreign Secretary […]
Grow with the Flow visit 10 Downing Street for International Women’s Day
TWO Eastlight Community Homes colleagues joined equally inspiring entrepreneurs to mark International Women’s Day following an invite from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Suzanne Hunnable-Letch and Carolina Skoog received a highly […]