One East London
One East London
One East London is a flagship ELBA programme building sustainable partnerships between businesses, the public sector and local communities to ensure that Stratford City is built as a sustainable community within East London.
Overview
Stratford is currently the centre of a massive programme of infrastructure development and regeneration which will bring thousand of new jobs into the area and change the face of the community.
Employability
Thousands of new jobs are coming to Stratford City and local residents need to be trained and ready to take up employment. By harnessing the skills and expertise of business volunteers, we are working with partners to improve the job readiness of local people.
Raising Aspirations
Raising the skills and aspirations of young people and bridging the gap between business and the community is a vital part of our work. Through One East London we are empowering young people by introducing them to a wide range of businesses and a diverse group of employees.
Building Capacity
One of the key drivers of the One East London is building the capacity and strength of local charities and community organisations working in and around Stratford. Examples of how our member companies are supporting the leadership of this vital sector, include:
Community Development
How you can help
One East London is a collaborative project creating opportunities for business and the wider community to work in together to deliver practical solutions to address some of East London’s most stubborn deprivation challenges.
