Help put a smile on the face of an older, isolated person.
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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
Latest news & events view all
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09 May
RSVP for our Volunteer Awards
This is an invitation only event
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28 Jun
Volunteer Awards 2018
Octavia's annual volunteer celebration awards 2018.
We have 20 charity shops across London including a designer boutique
Find out more...How we help more case studies
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Jean's story
a success story from our 'Tenants into Work' programme
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Learn2Earn: One service user's story
"My primary goals in attending the programme are to end my self-imposed isolation, and bring a little structure to my week."
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Kitty and Claire
Befriending promotes independence and reduces isolation.
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Gemma
Things feel more open to me now and I feel pushed and supported.