Last updated: 14 March 2024

Next review: 14 March 2025

location

Address

Hoe Street 458
London
E17 9AH

The Hornbeam is a community organisation promoting low-cost, low-impact living in the Waltham Forest area. Named after the locally renowned hornbeam tree, the Hornbeam hosts a variety of projects including:

  • developing a borough-wide Waltham Forest Food Partnership

  • hosting a community cafĂ© run by The Gleaners (Thursday-Saturday, 11am to 3pm)

  • a free community meal called The People's Kitchen (Tuesdays 10am to 2pm)

  • providing space and support for community-led action and initiatives which lead to positive environmental and social change

  • plus many more projects on top of this! Check their website listed above for details

Referral and eligibility

No referral is required, just turn up.

Digital Access at The Skills Within Community Living Room

The Skills Within are offering a free, welcoming, and safe space for people to sit, rest, and socialise and enjoy a free healthy hot meal and refreshments. Alongside, there are computers available to use and volunteers offering digital skills support.

Referral and eligibility

  • No referral required
  • The service is open, and accessible to all

Sessions

Wednesdays from 3pm to 9pm