Alternatives Trust East London

21/07/2026

Staff, trustees, partners, and volunteers marked the end of an era at an emotional farewell tea. Alternatives is closing its doors but our impact lives on.

12/07/2026

Read the latest and last newsletter from Alternatives.

10/07/2026

Another great outdoor experience in partnership with the wonderful Tinder Sticks CIC. Learning a new craft and enjoying the natural world are brilliant for the mental health of hard-pressed mums.

08/07/2026

Fond goodbyes at the Family Hub farewell party today. Our doors may be closing but our legacy will live on. The speeches from mums Farzana and Bunmi made this clear. 💚🩷🧡

08/07/2026

Alternatives is sadly closing its doors on 31 July - but its legacy will live on. We are grateful for the passion and practical help of so many people over the years. Partners and supporters are invited to a farewell tea on 15 July. Please let Penny know if you would like to attend.

27/05/2026

Wishing a blessed Eid Al-Adha to all who are celebrating.

01/05/2026

A big thank you to Primark for this wonderful donation! 🙏 It will make a massive difference to our hard-pressed mums and their children. We love local support!

29/04/2026

This week Alternatives celebrated our volunteers, with crafts, treats and certificates. Thank you so much for all you do!

18/04/2026

Playing, interacting, learning ... Alternatives' Family Hub makes a real difference to preschool children who don't always have much space at home. We're grateful to BBC Children in Need and others for funding this vital work.

15/04/2026

In Newham, the equivalent of 6% of all households are living in temporary accommodation – the highest rate in the country and more than ten times the England average. This is the experience of lots of families at Alternatives. Ahead of the local elections on 7th May, Trust for London is asking candidates to commit to providing them with five basics: cooking facilities, laundry, Wi-Fi, storage, and clear information. That's not much to ask.

74,000 households in London are living in temporary accommodation. Many are placed somewhere without a kitchen, a washing machine, Wi-Fi, storage, or clear i...