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East Potential
East Potential is a social and economic regeneration charity and a subsidiary of East Thames Group. It works across East London and Essex to empower local people to create a brighter future for themselves and make a contribution within their communities.

It does this through a broad range of programmes for young people, families and adults, including employment and training services, arts and culture initiatives, children’s centres, and health and sustainable living projects. We aim to raise aspirations, promote community pride and cohesion, and give people a chance to succeed.
Foyers
We are the largest provider of foyer accommodation in the UK, based in Newham, Harlow, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets.
Neighbourhood Regeneration
On behalf of East Thames Group we offer education, employment, arts, sport and health related projects.

As well as leading on sustainable neighbourhood issues, community involvement work, and how the Olympics will affect East Thames Group, residents and our surrounding neighbourhoods.
Young Black Men Mentoring Programme
East Potential runs a mentoring programme that aims to empower young black men across east London and Essex to make the step into meaningful employment and achieve their career goals.

It pairs young black men with black mentors who have achieved success in different areas of work, and offers a wider support network.
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Social Responsibility
We provided a range of programmes which encourage residents to take an active role in their community and which promote citizenship and positive behaviour.
News
For all the latest East Potential news stories
Supporting Us
As a charity we are delighted when people and organisations are able to support us; either to raise money, directly support our projects, or donate gifts or benefits (ranging from interview clothes to theatre tickets).
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East Thames Group is a registered social landlord and social regeneration charity working across east London and Essex. Its mission is ‘to make a positive and lasting contribution to the neighbourhoods in which we work’.
East Foundation is a charitable organisation working to make a positive and lasting contribution to the communities of east London and Essex through funding diverse and innovative local projects.
East Homes is a resident-focused organisation that offers a wide range of affordable housing options to people in east London and Essex.
East Living runs more than 80 care schemes across east London and Essex, providing residential and respite accommodation and floating support to about 2,000 people with particular needs.