Tackling Gambling Harms in Lambeth: Community Voices Lead the Way
Gambling harms affect individuals, families and whole communities, often quietly, and often without the right support in place. In Lambeth, local residents and organisations are coming together to change that.
The Lambeth Community Assembly to Address Gambling Harms is an important opportunity for residents, practitioners and community leaders to come together to talk openly about gambling harms, share lived experiences, and explore practical, community-led solutions.
Why Gambling Harms Matter
For many people, gambling is not a harmless pastime. Gambling-related harm can include financial hardship, mental health challenges, relationship breakdowns and long-term stress , not only for individuals, but also for loved ones and wider support networks.
Research shows that London has higher rates of gambling-related harm than many other parts of the country, and communities facing social and economic inequalities are often disproportionately affected. That makes local conversations and collective action more important than ever.
What the Community Assembly Will Explore
This community assembly will create a safe and inclusive space to:
- Hear from people with lived experience of gambling harms
- Learn about how gambling affects individuals and families in Lambeth
- Discuss the local impact of gambling on health, wellbeing and finances
- Explore what support currently exists, and where gaps remain
- Identify community-led actions that can help reduce harm and improve support
Rather than talking about communities, this event centres community voices, ensuring that lived experience and local knowledge help shape the conversation and future action.
A Space for Connection, Learning and Change
Community assemblies are not just about raising awareness, they are about building understanding, reducing stigma, and strengthening connections between residents, grassroots organisations, and local services.
Whether you are personally affected by gambling harms, support someone who is, or simply want to be part of creating a healthier and fairer Lambeth, your voice matters.
Get Your Free Ticket
The Lambeth Community Assembly to Address Gambling Harms is free to attend, but registration is required.
Get your free ticket and be part of the conversation:
Together, we can shine a light on gambling harms, support those affected, and work towards solutions that are rooted in community care and collective action.
Read recent articles
Jobs Fair Lambeth
£5 million health research funding secured
Lambeth Council secures over £300,000 to make Lambeth’s streets safer for women and girls
Lambeth Together 2022 Pledge