Understanding local, London wide and national data can make all the difference when writing your funding bids.
Accessing Data
Why its important to understand local data
In Lewisham, where community needs are diverse and ever-evolving, collecting accurate and meaningful data is essential to securing funding that truly makes a difference. Whether you're applying for a small community grant or a large-scale development fund, robust data helps demonstrate the scale of local challenges, the effectiveness of your work, and the impact of your proposed solutions.
Funders want to see evidence of need, of engagement and of outcomes. By gathering and presenting data that reflects the realities of life in Lewisham, you strengthen your case, build trust with funders, and increase your chances of success.
There are a number of useful websites that can help you to dig into the data to find out how your project will make a difference to your local community. Here are just a few websites we think you mind find helpful:
Hyper local ward data
Your local Councillors know their wards best and may hold up to the minute, real life knowledge of the experiences of their constituents.
Share your knowledge!
If you know of other good data sources or websites we would like to post them here. Please share them with us by emailing ncilfund@lewisham.gov.uk