Thank you to the Lido and its swimmers!
February 20, 2026
Swimmers at London Fields Lido have donated more than £2000 towards Hackney Giving’s Cost of Living appeal, meaning more support for community groups locally.
Swimmers at London Fields Lido have donated more than £2,000 towards Hackney Giving’s Cost of Living appeal, meaning more support for community groups locally.
420
Number of
grants given
£2,995,138
Total value
184
Number of VCS
groups funded
28
In-kind
project matches
Since April 2020, Hackney Giving has funded 184 community organisations in Hackney and the City of London, via 420 grants, worth more than £2.9 million. We have distributed funds from businesses, individuals and the public sector.
The programme has a positive impact locally, bringing benefits to communities across Hackney and the City of London.
Working for a fairer society
Swimmers at London Fields Lido have donated more than £2000 towards Hackney Giving’s Cost of Living appeal, meaning more support for community groups locally.
Sector event to support communities with the cost of living
Hackney Giving recently led a walking tour of four community projects to show some of the great work that local voluntary and community sector organisations are doing.
Hackney Giving has awarded another £165,000 to not-for-profit groups helping people deal with the cost of living.
Homerton’s beloved Chesham Arms raised funds for Hackney Giving with its pumpkin carving competition.
At Hackney Giving, we believe in the power of community. And thanks to your generosity, we’ve seen that power in action.
