Leathersellers supports early learning programmes
Charitable arms of UK livery companies the Leathersellers and Merchant Taylors have approved grants totalling £220,000 for five London charities over two years.
The aim of the Early Years Programme is to support children from low-income households in Lewisham by improving access to developmental activities and opportunities.
Charities were were selected on criteria demonstrating a focus on the borough of Lewisham; involvement of parents and family; interventions that target low-income households; local knowledge and connections; and evidence of impact.
Natalia Rymaszewska, head of grants at the Leathersellers’ Foundation, said: “We know that providing the opportunity to access developmental activities in the early years is critical, as research indicates a cumulative effect of disadvantage in educational achievement. Focusing support here can be a driver of social mobility.”
The five charity partners are Homestart Southwark and Lewisham, MammaKind, National Literacy Trust, Early Years Alliance, and The Parent Village.
