The faces behind the charities

The two charities benefiting from the Bond are working tirelessly on the key needs of East London, this passion and commitment is demonstrated by their founders.

Find out more below about the work of these charities, their inspirational founders and how their work benefits the local area in many ways.

Lord Mawson OBE is the founder of the Bromley by Bow Centre and is regarded by many as ‘Britain’s foremost social entrepreneur’ – watch a short film documenting their inspiring work: Lord Mawson and Bromley by Bow Centre Find out about CAN Centres that have also been Co-Founded by Lord Mawson OBE.

David Robinson OBE is Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Community Links and is a passionate  believer in the need for strong communities and their impact and benefit on society as a whole. Watch a short film Stronger Communities, Stronger Economy and find out about the Chain Reaction project from Community Links.