Boost your career with our guidance
Limehouse Project’s Employment and Training Service in Tower Hamlets provides free, confidential one-to-one advice and workshops to support local residents in their journey into employment and personal development. The programme includes help with CV writing, job searches, application and interview techniques, and guidance on finding appropriate in-house courses in areas like functional English and business start-ups.
What the service offers
- Individual advice sessions and group workshops including CV writing, job applications, interview skills, and career planning.
- Access to basic and accredited training, such as ESOL (English as a Second Language), literacy, and IT skills.
- Guidance on business start-ups and training,
- Practical support to identify your training needs and help with suitable career and education pathways.
- Ongoing advice and support once in employment, including career development and vocational training.
How to access support:
- Services are available to Tower Hamlets residents by registering with Limehouse Project.
- All appointments are pre-booked and can be accessed face-to-face or by telephone.
- Drop-in sessions may be offered at select locations, but most advice is by appointment.
Find answers to questions about Limehouse Project’s free services, community support, volunteering, and ways to get involved.
Limehouse Project is a community-based charity in Tower Hamlets, East London, dedicated to supporting residents through free advice, employment training, education, health, and wellbeing services. Our mission is to help families and individuals improve their quality of life and achieve greater independence.
We provide a range of community support services, including:
• Advice & Advocacy on welfare benefits, housing, immigration, and debt.
- Education & Training, such as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and employability courses.
- Family Learning & Women’s Empowerment programmes.
- Health & Wellbeing workshops and community activities.
You can book an appointment by:
- Calling us on our main office number (listed on our Contact Us page).
- Sending an email with your contact details and the type of support you need.
- Visiting our office during our advice drop-in sessions (times are listed on the website).
Please note that some services require appointments, while others are open on a first-come, first-served basis.
Most of our services are completely free for residents of Tower Hamlets and neighbouring areas, thanks to funding from local authorities and charitable grants. Any sessions with a small fee (such as specialist training) will be clearly advertised.
Our services are open to everyone in the community. Some specific projects may have eligibility criteria (for example, families with young children or individuals seeking employment support), but we’ll always guide you to the most suitable service.
We are proud of our multilingual team. Many of our staff and volunteers speak Bengali, Sylheti, Urdu, Spanish, and Arabic, (africian) alongside English. If you require interpretation in another language, we will do our best to arrange support.
We welcome volunteers who are passionate about helping their community! You can get involved in areas such as administration, advice line, teaching, community outreach, or events.
To apply, simply visit our Volunteer page or email us your CV with a short note about your interests and availability.
Yes. Many of our advice and learning sessions are available via phone, email, or video call, depending on your needs. Please check our service pages for up-to-date information or contact us to arrange remote support.
We are funded through a mix of grants, local authority partnerships, charitable foundations, and community donations. Every pound we receive goes directly toward delivering free services and supporting vulnerable residents.
You can make a secure donation online through our Donate page. (Friends of Limehouse – Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and help us continue offering free advice, education, and empowerment opportunities to local families.
Client is a 29-year-old single female who has fled an abusive marriage. With no local family support, client has been sofa surfing with very little income. Client has been facing multiple barriers including lack of confidence, low self-esteem, suffered from anxiety and lacked in skills, knowledge and experience. With the Support client had received from Limehouse Project, client has now secured a full-time job as a carer. Client has also successfully found a secure private rented accommodation. This has boosted client’s self-esteem and confidence. Client is thankful for the support she had received from Limehouse Project which has helped her immensely in her journey to better her future for herself.
Testimonial from S.R.
I never thought I can get back up on my feet again following the separation from my former partner. With the right support from Limehouse Project and their team. I am extremely happy that I have secured a job as well as gained valuable skills and knowledge to start up my business in the near future. I will be definitely utilising my knowledge that I have gained from The More New Horizons Course to flourish my small business in the near future.