The Griffin Community Trust is a unique and pioneering project that has brought together Medical and Dental students from BLSMD & local residents in London's East End.
Hi all,
The purpose of this volunteer group is to combat isolation by getting involved in the Tower Hamlets community.
Our volunteers work with Toynbee Hall day centre where we helpout at events, teach english, take part in a befriending scheme and much more. This is open to all students, even those that don't live at Griffin.
We have a separate scheme that brings Medical and Dental students together with the residents of Shaftesbury lodge. Where we've established a tight knit community through befriending schemes and events. This is limited to 23 medical and dental students only. They are provided flats at a subsidised rate to make London living more affordable on the premise that they do their bit to make our little community great!
For more info, please check out our website
http://www.griffincommunitytrust.org/
For any queries please email: griffinhousepoplar@gmail.com
Current committee:
Serena Shih and Shreya Suresh - Co-Student Chair
Sophie Arthur - Treasurer
Jose Guevarra and Matilda Brown - Secretaries
Riya Raja and Mhairi Pembroke-Pullen - Shaftsbury Reps
Alexandra Bache and Maria Roma-Wilson - Toynbee Reps
Elections for the Griffin Community Trust committee for the academic year 2025/2026, to be eligible you will need to have a current membership and be a student next year.
2 posts are up for election.
Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 (in 2 days and 2 hours)
The polls open at 12:00 on Tuesday 27 May 2025 (in 6 days)
Contact us with any questions you may have: