Charity: The Dockland Settlements

For over 100 years Dockland Settlements has provided recreational, educational and counselling services and facilities to communities within the Isle of Dogs, Rotherhithe and Stratford areas of London’s former Dockland. Business development and regeneration within these areas has created a host of new opportunities for local people, but many living in the shadow of the tall buildings and corporate headquarters, still face life in some of the most deprived areas of the country.

Dockland Settlements work within these communities providing breakfast and after-school clubs, pre-school childcare, youth work, counselling, IT training, organised sports and social activities to low-income families and the elderly.

The charity is a thriving and vibrant organisation that will face many exciting challenges in the coming years as we work to maintain and expand our capacity and redevelop our centres. 

Stratford Settlement is being moved as part of the regeneration of the Carpenters’ estate which surrounds the centre and because of the impact of 2012 Olympics. All these schemes will require significant funding, but the Trustees and staff are confident that all the plans will come to fruition.

For further information, please visit:http://www.docklandsettlements.org.uk/index.php