Collective Joy

Community to me means bringing people together to create positive change.

I have been photographing member owned Clapton Community Football club since their creation in 2018. Shortly after formation the club used funds raised through sales of a member designed shirt to purchase the oldest senior football ground in London - The Old Spotted Dog Stadium. The ground had stood empty for several years, the grass was overgrown and the buildings in need of much love. Thousands of hours by member volunteers brought the ground back to life and it has become a place of collective joy.

The Club is now able to support marginalized communities in East London. It provides free football training for vulnerable children and refugees. During Covid it set up a hardship fund which saw donations of over £14000 used to support those most in need.

To me, this is Community bringing about positive change.

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George Sharp