Help put a smile on the face of an older, isolated person.
Volunteer as an Octavia BefrienderOctavia Volunteer Celebration 2018
Transforming local lives
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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31 Jul
Base@theReed summer programme
Free summer trips and workshops for 10-21 year olds
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31 Jul
Foundation offers summer of fun
The Octavia Foundation, is providing a whole host of activities for children and young adults over the summer holidays at its centre in Portobello.
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.