Partisan

Dear followers,

We're saddened to share this message with you all.
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close Partisan.

We have not come to this decision lightly.

Read the full announcement on our website:
www.partisanuk.org/blogs-news/important-update

People are waiting over three years for NHS talking therapies By Ellie Broughton

madintheuk.com/2026/02/peop...

#NHSTalkingTherapies #NHSWaitingTimes #MentalHealthCrisis #HealthPolicy

Coolie (1936) by Mulk Raj Anand - depictions of Colonial India, and the story of a young boy trapped by the Caste system

Brave New World (1936) by Aldous Huxley

My Brilliant Career (1901) by Miles Franklin - story of a girl growing up in rural Australia in the 1890

Noize Night 📢 Use this form to sign up for the Noize Night Music Programme. Register by Wednesday February 4th to secure your place – it takes less than 8 minutes. 👉 Are you 16–25 and from Lewisham? 👉 New to an ...

Andrew Archie - Drew Archie is a music composer, sound designer for film & TB, and music tutor & workshop facilitator with Lewisham Music.

Sign ups close tomorrow: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Noel Chambers - Multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter from South London, Noel Chambers writes and produces music that is bright and uplifting, easy to listen to and tells a powerful story.

We're thrilled to have 3 talented facilitators leading the programme 👇

Y.A Poet (Yasmin Ali) - an award-winning British Bangladeshi spoken word artist and lyricist from South London whose practice sits at the intersection of poetry, music and social engagement.

Brought to you by Lewisham Music and Partisan, through the #MyEnds, MyLewisham programme, Nozie Night is an expert-led opportunity for aspiring musicians, music producers and singer-song writers, open to 16-25 year olds from #Lewisham.

The thinning of real-world social infrastructure that once enabled teens to build identity, agency, & belonging is to blame, argue @annafreudcharity.bsky.social CEO Eamon McCrory & @ucl.ac.uk PhD student @ritikac.bsky.social.

Digital platforms haven't caused this erosion, but have filled the gap.

In an unsettling year of social division, anger and unrest in the UK and beyond, we must invest in hope.

Here are some words from one of our generous donors on why they chose to support the 2025 charity appeal.

Donate today at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk

So proud of the young people committing to creating stronger, safer and healthier neighbourhoods 🤝 If you're interested in our work, or running an activity for your group in #Lewisham please email: Maria@partisanuk.org

#communityevents #wellbeing #safety

She has spent months building a project that offers a calm, creative space for the #Lewisham community, blending #crocheting with #wellbeing support.

This is one of 7 community projects we’re running across #Lewisham this Autumn–Winter, through our @mayoroflondon.bsky.social funded #MyEnds work

❤️ Crocheting • Care • Community ❤️

At the end of November, our #MyEnds team supported one of our amazing young people at her event: KJ Krotchet by Kyra 💫

Kyra wears her creativity on her heart, sleeve, and chest and is pictured wearing one of her very own designs!

Events | Genesis Cinema Stay connected

Today is the last day of the #LondonMigrationFilmFestival!

If you find yourself free, pop down to Genesis Cinema in #Whitechapel for their closing night!

Marking 10 years of migrant cinema, the festival looks not only at what has been represented, but at what can now be imagined.

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This is extremely worrying.

A public consultation on how police use facial recognition tech is coming imminently.

Police forces must HALT this rapid rollout until laws and safeguards are in place to protect the rights of the British public.

Great news story and inspiring individuals - thanks for sharing

NEW: Black British Muslims honoured for breaking barriers and uplifting communities 🙏🏾🎉

Trailblazers from across the UK were recognised at the 2025 Black Muslim Awards.

www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...

This #InternationalMensDay we're resharing our blog post on Black Men's Mental Health - and calling on more compassion for Black men, and support systems that centre their lived realities and experiences.

#BlackMentalHealth

We're thrilled to be hosting a #creative careers event tmrw @ the Adidas HQ!

Powered by creative agency, OUR PPLS, this is an event led by a young person on our #MyEnds project as vital to opening up career pathways for young people from #Lewisham.

LAST FEW SPACES REMAINING. See image!

"For generations, Black men have been told, implicitly and explicitly, by themselves, by others in the community, and by dominant patriarchal narratives, to “man up,” to stay strong and to shoulder pain in silence.’"

Read our latest blog, inspired by #Movember: www.partisanuk.org/blogs-news/b...

Labour is struggling to meet its education priorities | Institute for Government The government’s spending plans mean it will struggle to narrow gaps in educational outcomes by the end of this parliament.

The government’s spending plans mean it will struggle to narrow gaps in educational outcomes, address the crisis in the SEND system and tackle teacher shortages warns a new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/press-releas...

Southwark gets £728 more funding per person than Croydon Croydon politicians say the borough has been left behind by an unfair funding system which favours neighbouring areas such as

Croydon's politicians say years of underfunding have deepened inequalities across the borough, putting pressure on essential services and residents alike, and are urging the government to fix the outdated system that determines council funding.

southwarknews.co.uk/area/southwa...

Is anyone else confused by the UK Government's misaligned drive to 'Get Britain Working' whilst simultaneously cutting back on Disability and Welfare support systems?

They want to 'tackle the rising tide of ill-health' without investment that tackles the root causes of said ill-health? 🙆‍♂️

We're still exploring what our work in the area will look like. As the partnership deepens, we're learning how we unite to create the conditions that enable our communities to thrive.

What would you like to see invested in/designed that centres help and healing for marginalised communities?

An invaluable and interactive afternoon, inviting new collaborators into the partnership to help shape and steer Harambee’s work.

We want to ensure it stays true to its purpose: building fairer, more caring systems of help and healing, led by and for Black communities across Lambeth and Southwark.

Did you know that Harambee means “to pull together”?

Last week, #Harambee project partners (Lougborough Community Centre (LCC) @ Max Roach, Milk Honey Bees, Parentskills2GO CIC, Word on the Curb & us!) came together, joined by seven community members from #Lambeth and #Southwark.

Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters, and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.

[ In the wake of #HurricaneMelissa Jamaica's Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) …launched ( supportjamaica.gov.jm ) to coordinate relief & rebuild communities.

Our thoughts & prayers remain with Jamaica …the land we love. 💛🖤💚
#Jamaica #donate] via LinkedIn NadineWhite1

Important work that shows what can be done when young people and youth organisations work together to take action on issues that affect them.

Well done to all the young people in #Lambeth involved in this project.

#youthvoice #socialimpact #community

Partisan were thrilled to attend the #Lambeth Peer Action Collective Research Launch, hosted by @high-trees.bsky.social on Tuesday.

Their latest reported, Trusted Adults & Safe Spaces, explores how youth organisations and trusted adults can protect young people from violence.

#safeguarding

🌱Some more info on our Roots Funding Round.

🌻 Please head to our website for more info on the eligibility criteria and contact us if you need support with submitting your application.