Board Members
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David Black
Chair -
Helal Ahmed
Treasurer -
Christine Searle
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Safia Jama
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Soomin Ryu
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Cheryl Ndione
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Brian Searle
Vice Chair -
Asim Iftikhar
Treasurer/Secretary
Projects & Festivals
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Poplar Union
Opened in January 2017, Poplar Union is a purpose-built community arts centre which aims to be the creative heart and soul of Poplar.
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Adoption Of Canal
In 2016, LARG identified the potential of the Limehouse Cut in partnership with 15 other local organisations including Thames 21 and Queen Mary University.
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Chiltern Green
Chiltern Green is a local park that LARG has helped maintain for the benefit of the Lincoln residents for over 15 years.
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St Paul's Way Festival
St Paul's Way Festival is an annual, free, family-friendly community festival situated on Bow's St Paul's Way.
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Women in focus festival
Women in Focus is a free, weekend-long annual festival curated and hosted by Poplar Union in celebration of International Women's Day.
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A Mindful Mess festival
A Mindful Mess Festival is a free festival exploring mental health and celebrating ‘neurodiversity.’
Partners
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Poplar HARCA
Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration community association.
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Moo Canoes
Moo Canoes were created in 2012 to help make London's waterways more fun for everyone.
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Power to change
LARG, along with 15 other organisations, has adopted 3 miles of the Limehouse Cut.
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Well one
Well One is an online portal connecting residents to health & wellbeing services within the area.
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E5 Roasthouse
In September 2017, e5 Bakehouse opened a new café and coffee roastery called e5 Roasthouse, situated in Poplar Union.
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Other Partners & Collaborators
Funders
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Poplar HARCA
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London Borough Tower Hamlets
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Power to change
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The Big Lottery Fund
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East End Community Fund
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Canary Wharf Group (Bloom Festival)