Welcome to the Octavia Foundation website

We support people affected by ill health, social isolation, low income or unemployment in central and west London.

We help over 2000 people each year by:

• caring for older people through befriending and social activities
• supporting children and young people through inspirational projects and outreach work
• helping people into work through volunteering and training 

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Latest news & events view all

• 02 Dec

  83-year-old Octavia volunteer receives ‘lifetime achievement award’

  Dedicated Rita is recognised for 21 years of service

• 25 Nov

  Octavia supports 16 days of activism against gender-based violence