Our stories

Stories of success and progress are being made every day at the Centre and in our community. Here we share just a few of them.

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Brenda's story

Softly spoken community activist changing her part of the world

Brenda’s story

Obafemi's story

A proud local who became a trustee of the Centre

Obafemi’s story

Karin's story

Karin’s story is one of determination and hope

Karin’s story

Jade's Story

Managing considerable life challenges with positivity

Jade’s story

Ali's story

Sharing his experience to help others with energy debt

Ali’s story

Volunteer

Alison's story

Even health challenges don't hold back this super-volunteer

Alison's story

Picture of Sharron sitting by the pond with a tree in the background

Sharron's story

Finding spirit and determination to overcome a major setback

Sharron’s story

Rafiu's story

Finding support to cope and a new, creative way forward

Rafiu’s story

Kelly's story

A Community Health Champion, inspiring others

Kelly’s story

Matt's story

Using personal experience to build a career helping others

Matt’s story

Tarana's story

Overcoming health challenges to fulfill a dream

Tarana’s story

Wade's story

From employment apprentice to valued staff member

Wade’s story

Sabeha's story

Social enterprise leader creating opportunities for local women

Sabeha’s story

Jemma's story

Connections with others through a love of sport

Jemma’s story

Povilas's story

New activities and connections with others

Povilas’s story

Rebeka's story

Finding work by learning English and developing skills

Rebeka’s story

Christo's story

Finding his work niche and next career steps

Christo’s story

Sharon (with Mandy)

A qualified gardener running Centre groups

Sharon’s story

Zenith's story

Skilled outreach-worker and trustee

Zenith’s story

Sam's story

A successful social enterprise based on mental health

Sam’s story

A black lady smiling at the camera in the Bromley by Bow Centre garden

Althea's story

Feeling more positive, focused and confident

Althea's story

A white man sitting on a bench with his dog in the Bromley by Bow Centre garden

Mick's story

Increased confidence and feeling good after weight-loss

Mick's story

A smiling man in a blue cap and a red hoodie looks at the camera

Alex's story

From feeling lost to finding direction

Alex's story

Val with her dog on the sofa

Val’s story

Improved mood, outlook and confidence

Val's story

Man in striped t-shirt waters plants with a red watering can with lady in purple jumper tending to some plants

Francis's Story

A helpful and friendly gardening group member

Francis's story

Sandra, a member of the Bromley by Bow Macmillan Social Prescribing Service smiles at the camera

Sandra's story

Support to focus on life not on cancer

Sandra's story

A smiley photograph of Meg, a Macmillan Social Prescribing service user

Meg's story

Social prescribing helps build strength and hope

Meg's story

Photo of East End Energy Adviser, Mosrath, smiling at the camera at the Bromley by Bow Centre

Mosrath's story

East End Energy Fit Advisor

Mosrath's story