Paddington Development Trust
PDT combines community engagement with strategic partnerships — ensuring that local people shape the future of their lives and neighbourhoods.
At PDT, we believe that strong communities are built from the ground up — through people, places, opportunity and creativity. From supporting health and wellbeing to creating greener neighbourhoods, we work with you to enable you to thrive.
- Wellbeing – Supporting people to feel healthier and connected
We deliver neighbourhood-based programmes that promote physical and mental health, reduce isolation and build supportive social networks. Through community champions, wellbeing workshops and peer-led activities, we empower residents to take greater control of their health, connect with neighbours and feel rooted in their community. - Opportunities & Work – Enabling people to learn new skills, find good jobs and build better futures
From digital skills workshops to job coaching and developing career pathways, we help people unlock new opportunities. We partner with local employers, training providers and community networks so that people can move into meaningful work, build financial resilience and shape a brighter future for themselves and their families. - Places – Creating greener, climate-resilient and more welcoming neighbourhoods
We transform local spaces — by ‘wilding’ community spaces, creating gardens, helping homes become energy-efficient and what’s more, making sure our streets and open areas are safe, inviting and sustainable. Our aim: neighbourhoods that are not just pleasant to live in, but ready for the challenges of climate change and the pressures of city life. - Creativity – Bringing people together through culture, learning and wellbeing at our hubs
At Grand Junction and beyond, we deliver creative experiences, learning events and community gatherings that broaden minds, spark imagination and nurture collective wellbeing. Whether through art, performance, workshops or inter-generational learning, creativity is at the heart of how all communities stay connected and inspired. - Partnerships – Collaborating with others to maximise outcomes for our communities
We believe we achieve the most when we work together. That’s why we partner with residents, local organisations, businesses and public services to co-design solutions that are effective, sustainable and locally rooted. Through partnership, we amplify our impact.
Join us — Whether you’re a resident, a neighbour organisation, an employer or a funder, we’d love to work with you. Together we can build a stronger, fairer and greener community in Paddington.
