Take Action

Together we can make Easton and Lawrence Hill even stronger, greener and more connected.

Eastside Community Trust supports local people to take action in their streets, homes, parks and community spaces. Whether you want to start something new, join with neighbours, or grow an idea into a project, we’re here to help you make it happen.

Browse the ideas below — or come to us with something completely different.

Your actions shape our community.

Everyday Actions

Small steps add up to big change.

  • Support local businesses
  • Choose active travel where possible
  • Reduce waste and share resources
  • Check in with neighbours and build connections
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Host a Street Party

Bring people together, celebrate culture, and strengthen connections right on your doorstep.

What you can do

  • Plan a Big Lunch, cultural celebration, or family-friendly play street
  • Host a seasonal party – summer BBQ, Eid gathering, Diwali lights, street Iftar
  • Run a neighbourly get-together or shared meal

How we support you

  • Advice on road closures, safety, and permissions
  • Loan of equipment (bunting, road closure signs with cones)
  • Templates for posters, letters and risk assessments
  • Guidance on accessing small grants and local funding

START PLANNING YOUR STREET PARTY →

Hold an Event

Create something fun, useful, or inspiring for local people.

What you can do

  • Workshops, meet-ups, film screenings, repair cafés
  • Cultural celebrations and heritage projects
  • Health and wellbeing activities, such as yoga or mindfulness
  • Community markets, food sharing events or clothes swaps

How we support you

  • Access to our affordable community spaces
  • Promotion through our newsletter, website and social media
  • Support with safeguarding and inclusive event planning
  • Help connecting you with volunteers and partners

FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE SPACE HIRE →

Volunteer Your Skills

Give your time, talents and passion to your neighbourhood.

Ways to volunteer

  • Support at events or community sessions
  • Offer translation, mentoring or creative skills
  • Lead an activity or share a craft
  • Join environmental or youth projects

What you get

  • Training and support
  • New connections and experience
  • Certificates for your volunteer hours (great for CVs)

VOLUNTEER WITH US →

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Become a Member

Help shape the direction of Eastside Community Trust.

Membership benefits

  • A say in decisions that affect our community
  • Invitations to consultations, meetings and events
  • Voting rights on key issues

JOIN TODAY →

Ready to take action?

Whether you want to plan something big or try something small, we’re here to help.

Get in touch:
contact@upourstreet.org.uk
0117 9541 409
Or visit us at Easton Community Centre or Felix Road Adventure Playground

Let’s work together to make Easton and Lawrence Hill communities where everyone can take part, feel connected and shape the place they call home.

Get involved