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Coin Street
@coinstreet.bsky.social
A passionate social enterprise working along the South Bank to provide co-operative homes, parks and gardens, shops and design studios, galleries, restaurants, a nursery and family and children’s centre, sports pitches, as well as a range of activities.
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Gareth Thomas MP in Commons on @coinstreet.bsky.social housing co-op at Oxo Tower Wharf: "Given that Redwood is run by its tenants, charges some of the lowest rents in central London and offers some of the best views, should not every community have a Redwood?" www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...
October 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Our new film argues that community power is the antidote to division and democratic decline.

Give communities the power to fix broken Britain from the ground up.

🎥 Watch and share.

Read the story behind the film: www.right-here.org/community-po...

Film by @tuz0.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Maureen has been part of our over-50s art group for eight years. It has become a space for her to practise her passion, socialise, and continue to improve her wellbeing, providing her a sense of purpose.

Read Maureen's story and get involved here: coinstreet.org/maureen
September 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We were pleased to attend the launch of @right_hereUK Museum of Broken Dreams exhibition @UKParliament this week. Too many community projects fail to get off the ground due to bureaucracy and red tape. We're an example of what’s possible with the right support. #PeopleLedChange
September 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
August has been a vibrant month of celebrating play, summer adventures, marvelling at wildlife and remembrance. Here are our highlights 👇
September 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
July was a joyful month of celebration, celebration, creativity, and a reminder of the difference supporting social enterprise can make. Here are our highlights 👇
August 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Don’t miss Grace’s Story – a powerful short film by Grace Bryant exploring autism, eating disorders & lived experience. Grace works in the nursery.

The Bridge, Southwark
5 Aug, 5pm | Free women-only screening + panel
thebridge-uk.org/hub
Info via @BridgeSouthwark #Neurodiversity
August 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We're proud to be supporting the We're Right Here campaign, calling for a Devolution Bill that gives communities new rights and real power.

Learn more here: right-here.org

Sign the open letter here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/co...
Home - We're Right Here
We’re Right Here is a monumental ground-up campaign for community power.
right-here.org
July 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We're back raising money this year through our Big Half Marathon challenge and have been joined by local partners to help raise money for older adults.

If you're interested in donating, please head to: 2025thebighalf.enthuse.com/coinstreet/p...

Watch the video here: youtu.be/VgZy9ag8l10
Coin Street Centre Trust
About Coin Street’s social programme for older adults Coin Street is at the heart of the community in Waterloo and North Southwark. From a derelict site in 1984, we have created a vibrant, diver
2025thebighalf.enthuse.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
June was a bold and colourful month for us at Coin Street. Here are our highlights 👇
July 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A pair of ballet shoes. A powerful partnership.

Every year
@Rambertdance
pays a symbolic rent to Coin Street in the form of dance shoes celebrating a partnership rooted in creativity, community & inclusion.

Read about our South Bank collaboration: coinstreet.org/community/he...
June 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
On Saturday, Coin Street were at the Great Get Together hosting a children’s stall for face painting and arts.

There were a selection of free activities celebrating everything that unites our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than divides us.
June 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Living Bankside hosts The Great Get Together SE1 2025 – now in its ninth year – dedicated to the memory of the late Jo Cox MP, who was tragically killed in June 2016.

Join Coin Street at our children’s stall for face painting and arts activities.

www.thegreatgettogetherse1.org/2025
June 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yesterday, we welcomed Peter Tatchell to talk to colleagues and community members as part of our Pride Month lunch and learn.

We'd like to thank him for joining us and for the work he's done over the last 50 years.
June 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Yesterday, Coin Street staff came together to wear rainbow colours in support of Pride Month.

It was a chance for allies to champion LGBTQ+ colleagues and the wider community.

At Coin Street we're committed to driving positive change, this Pride Month and beyond.
June 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On Friday, two of our amazing volunteers were recognised as Southwark Stars, an award which honours those who make our borough a better place to live, work, and spend time in.

We'd like to thank Amy and Chris for their devotion to helping our community, congratulations!🎉
June 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The flags are flying, the bunting’s up and the lanyards are on.

This #PrideMonth and throughout the year, we honour the trailblazers of the Pride movement and we’re proud to show up for our #LGBTQ+ friends, family, colleagues and community members 🌈

#Pride #loveislove #Equality #lovewins
June 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
May has been a great mix of of celebrations and creativity at Coin Street. Here are our highlights 👇
June 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Twice a week, young people aged 14-18 can make use of our Youth Gym sessions over at our Colombo Centre.

Get trained by professional coaches, make friends, and improve your fitness on Fridays at 5pm and Sundays at 4pm.

To register for sessions contact community@coinstreet.org
May 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We're proud to show you the result of London School of Muralism's latest project which Coin Street played a part in.

The artwork, 'Waterloo Loopy Flypass', features fashion-forward, commuter pigeons.
May 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting @BritishRedCross for their deeply emotional exhibition, celebrating VE Day.

This featured paintings by artist Doris Zinkeisen, as well as the Red Cross in action today. Thanks to Karolina Heller, exhibition designer and photographer.
May 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re shining a light on the everyday power of community 💚
Gardening, creativity, laughter, and connection; support for mental wellbeing is all around us.

Read Laura’s blog on how we’re growing together at Coin Street: ow.ly/KZt050VPXqC
Mental Health Awareness Week: Growing Together Through Community
This Mental Heal
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May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Shoutout to all the Coin Street residents who joined us at Queen Elizabeth Hall for Bring Your Own last night! A bold, high-voltage performance from Rambert & (LA)HORDE; sensual, gritty, and unforgettable. Hope you all enjoyed the show! Want to dance too?: coinstreet.org/community/he...
Rambert Dance
Our partnership with the brilliant and daring Rambert dance company began when we offered them land to build their new headquarters.
coinstreet.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We've been enjoying the sunshine on the South Bank this April while delivering services for the community. Here are our highlights 👇
May 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Huge shoutout to our CFO Helen Manley who ran the #LondonMarathon in 4h53m on a very hot day, raising £1,618 for Coin Street’s health and social programme for older adults!

Help tackle loneliness; you can still donate here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/combatloneliness
April 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM