Our vision is to help establish strong and vibrant communities in central London and improve the quality of life for individuals.

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Fundraising events

Run the 2012 Bupa London 10,000 for The Octavia Foundation!

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Helping with jobs and training

Future Foundations

Our brand new employment and training programme, launched in January 2012.

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Caring for the elderly and vulnerable

Outreach and befriending in Westminster

Our new outreach and befriending service is available to Westminster residents over the age of 50.

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Latest news & events

Run the Bupa London 10,000 for Octavia Foundation

News 18 January, 2012

We have 30 spaces for this year's Bupa London 10,000 - apply for one today! read more

Befrienders' annual dinner | 24 January 2012

Event 17 January, 2012

Annual get together for our volunteer befrienders read more

Latest news and events from Octavia Foundation

News 12 January, 2012

January newsletter available now read more

Photos from recent events

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How can you help?

We know volunteering makes the world a brighter place but why bother? From gardening to working in our Charity Shops; there are many opportunities. Volunteering can be a great social network and you can meet people from a diverse range of backgrounds and often make really solid friendships.

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Our charity shops

Whether you're after quirky one-offs, cutting edge fashion, or simply good quality high street clothes and accessories, our charity shops are the place to go. We also stock greeting cards, soft furnishings, gifts and toys. We get end of line and ex-sale stock from designers and high street chains.

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