CAUSES FOR THE YOUNG
& THE YOUNG AT HEART
We partner with causes across all sectors and do whatever they need us to.
Together, we have use for every skill and welcome all levels of participation. Pros to novices, young and old; we need both strength and wisdom, but most importantly we need your energy and enthusiasm.
Bring your children, bring your colleagues, bring your friends - or come and make new ones.
THE CAUSES
More Life Home
More Life Home CIC is a grass roots not-for-profit, responding to growing poverty levels in East London by saving and recycling unwanted furniture due to be sent to landfill, fixing it up and giving it to those dealing with the rising issue of furniture poverty.
Since inception in 2020, they have provided furniture and food support to approximately 1000 households, saving in excess of 250,000kgs being sent to landfill.
If you can’t volunteer with them, you can support them with donations here.
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea
Age UK Kensington & Chelsea is an independent, local charity working at the heart of the community to make sure that older people’s voices are heard, their needs are met and their independence is supported.
They provide a wide range of services including befriending, practical help, information and advice and a variety of social and leisure activities.
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities including in the kitchen and even with the choir!
If you can’t volunteer with them, you can support them with donations here.
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham support over 1300 older people across over 10,000 uses of their services a year, to maintain their independence, sustain their physical and mental health, and reduce loneliness and isolation.
They provide a range of services at their Activity Centre, in people’s homes and in various community hubs around the borough
If you can’t volunteer with them, you can support them with donations here.
Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team
The Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT) was established in 2018 as a semi-autonomous local neighbourhood team in direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
The team formed to provide high-quality neighbourhood services and create a model 21st century estate by listening to our residents, repairing and refurbishing every home and fostering a vibrant community for all to thrive in.
Sal’s Shoes
Sal’s Shoes are a charity based in Kent. They collect and then donate outgrown children’s shoes to children around the world that lack the luxury of an adequate pair of shoes which often leads to injury and infection, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
Sal’s Shoes has distributed over 5 million pairs of shoes in more than 60 countries. In the UK alone, over 180,000 pairs were distributed last year through partners such as schools, baby banks, food banks, domestic violence refuges, social services, and refugee centers. Their School Shoes Fund provided over 30,000 new pairs of school shoes to children in need. If you would like to support them but can’t volunteer, you can donate here.
Age UK Lambeth
Age UK Lambeth is an independent local charity that has worked in the community to help older people, their families and carers for over 70 years. We have dedicated staff and amazing volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Lambeth. Our mission is to support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives but challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time.
If you would like to support them but can’t volunteer, you can donate here.
Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI)
Young Actors Theatre Islington (YATI) engages young people with Theatre through performance, education, and outreach. They want every young person in Islington to experience Theatre, made by and for them.
They believe that finance should not be a barrier to education or participation. Whether pursing the performing arts professionally, learning a new skill for enjoyment, or merely wanting to spend time with others, YATI provides high-quality, affordable opportunities to engage with Theatre. If you would like to support them but can’t volunteer, you can find out more here.
FoodCycle (Gateshead and Felling)
FoodCycle’s vision is to make food poverty, loneliness, and food waste a thing of the past.
They bring communities together by turning surplus food into nutritious meals, served in welcoming spaces that support mental and physical wellbeing.
Through thousands of volunteers, FoodCycle reduces social isolation and food insecurity, while promoting sustainable, healthy attitudes toward food.
If you would like to support them but can’t volunteer, you can donate here.
UPG/Masbro Centre
Since 1997, the Urban Partnership Groups’ mission is to improve the health, wealth, and well-being of residents of the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and build community involvement in economic, social and environmental regeneration.
The Masbro Centre offers a wide range of services for families and individuals living in Hammersmith and Fulham. Activities include Children’s Centres and family outreach provision for families who have a child under 5 years of age, adult education classes, employment support service, crèche facilities and more.
If you would like to support them but can’t volunteer, you can find out more here.
