limehouse project
The Limehouse Project was founded in 1984 as a housing association by three
social pioneers: Suzy Powlesland, former Head Teacher of Sir William Borough
School, Dennis Twomey, former councillor for Tower Hamlets, and Myra Garrett, a
social worker who continues to work on behalf of minority communities today.
Although initially launched to house local homeless families, our workers and
founders soon recognised a dire need within local minority communities for
access to basic advice services. Following a disbanding of the original
Limehouse Project to make way for the Labo Housing Association, we were once
again re-established for the specific purpose of helping local communities
receive the help and advice they need. Since then, the Limehouse Project has
become a beacon of advice and guidance for a wide variety of peoples stemming
from all walks of life. From elderly people facing isolation and ill health to
young people in need of a mentor, our Advice and Training & Development Teams
work hard to enhance the daily lived experiences of communities throughout Tower
Hamlets.
