Local people. Local power.
East Marsh United started in 2017 with a simple idea. The people who live somewhere know best how to change it.
Since then we’ve bought and done up 18 houses and made them forever homes. We’ve planted 132 trees. We’ve raised half a million pounds. More than 300 East Marshians have helped write the plan for what comes next.
We’re not a service provider. We don’t do things for people. We do them with people. That’s what makes us different, and it’s why it works.
Five things we’re working on
All of them shaped by people who live here.
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Community
Neighbours looking out for each other, sharing meals, stories and support.
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Creativity
Choirs, clubs, festivals and projects that spark imagination and joy.
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Greening & Renewal
Planting, growing and bringing colour back to our streets.
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Homes & Housing
Safe, affordable forever homes with community at the heart.
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People & Place
Standing up for fairness, respect and local voices.
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This is what we’ve built together
Help shape the East Marsh.
Become a member.
One pound makes you a member. Not only that – you’re an equal member, just like everyone else. Every person gets one vote, and a real say in what we do next.
Who leads us. What we build. Where the money goes. Everyone gets the same vote, whether you put in one pound or a hundred.
Latest news from the East Marsh
Beyond the Hammock Myth: Why Health Equity Demands Agency, Not Judgment
This post is from Josie Moon, EMU’s People and Place Ambassador I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting this week. Since feeling a bit better and being able to be…
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Glastonbabies Is Back for 2026!
Glastonbabies is back for 2026, and we’re getting ready for another fantastic family festival packed with fun, creativity, music, performances and activities for all ages. Taking place on Saturday 26th…
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Eight Local Organisations Chosen by East Marsh Residents to Receive Funding
Our East Marsh Community Roots Fund has reached an exciting milestone, with eight local organisations chosen by East Marsh residents to take their projects forward and receive funding from East…
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Community Roots Market Place: A Fantastic Celebration of Local Ideas
East Marsh United’s base at 84 Wellington Street was full of energy on Thursday as local residents came together for our Community Roots Market Place event – and it was…
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Help us to keep doing what we’re doing
Every pound you give stays here. It helps us create forever homes, plant trees for our streets, and offer hot meals on a Wednesday night.
