August 9, 2024

Provides legal and practical advice to squatters and those interested in squatting, and information on local squatting groups.

Women Against Rape and Black Women’s Rape Action Project share a joint website. Both organisations are based on self-help and provide support, legal information and advocacy.

Age UK Westminster is the local branch of Age UK, the national charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.

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The Al Manaar is a place of worship and a community centre offering activities for young people, women and older people. The centre is open to people of all faiths and none.

Alzheimer’s Society is a membership organisation which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by

AWRC offers domestic violence and advocacy services: safety planning, advice and information, advocacy and support services.

Beanstalk recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.

Offers email, telephone or live chat help and advice to LGBT sufferers of domestic abuse / violence.

A charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of the Chinese community, particularly those who are disadvantaged by working with them to meet their needs.

The Canal & River Trust is a charity with responsibility for 2,000 miles of waterways in Britain, including London. The trust is an umbrella organisation with regional offices.

The Cinnamon Trust is a nation charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets.

CSV is a voluntary agency which aims to involve people in community work and to encourage voluntary and community action.

The Crossroads Women’s Centre is an anti-sexist and anti-racist centre providing support, advice and information on a wide range of issues including anti-racism, asylum, disability rights, health a

DreamArts work with young people to develop their potential through music, dance and the performing arts.DreamArts is a membership organisation open to all young people.

Eaves run a number of refuges across London for women (and their children) leaving domestic violence. These are comfortable and safe environments with a full range of support provided.

The ESU’s aims are: the mutual advancement of education of the English-speaking peoples of the world, in particular respecting their heritage, traditions and aspirations, the events and issues of t

Family Lives offers professional, non-judgmental support and advice in a way that all members of the family can freely access.

Fareshare is the national charity that redistributes quality surplus food from the food industry to organisations working with homeless and vulnerable people in the community.

Genesis Housing Association manages a large number of properties in London and the South East.

GLTB’s mission is to make London the best city in the world for blind and visually impaired people to live. The GLFB is a fund-raising charity.

Kith & Kids’ is a charity aiming to empower families who have a son or daughter with a learning disability or autism (many also have a physical or sensory disability) to overcome their social e

Offers courses and classes in meditation and Buddhism. Most classes are held at the Bethnal Green centre but there are meditation classes in Central London (St. Martin’s Lane) every Saturday.

The London Wildlife Trust works to sustain and enhance London’s wildlife habitats to create a city richer in wildlife, by community involvement, land management, communicating, educating, campaigni

Making Music is a membership organisation representing and supporting over 3000 voluntary music groups throughout the UK.

An animal rescue and re-homing centre for strays and abandoned or neglected companion pets.

The Media Trust charity works with the media industry to empower charities and communities to have a voice and be heard.

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Works with and for migrants and refugees to enable them to improve the quality of their lives and to raise awareness of issues that affect migrant and refugee communities.

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NCVO support and enable volunteering in all its diversity. Their work links policy, research, innovation, good practice and programme management in the involvement of volunteers.

North Kensington Law Centre aims to offer a free and independent specialist legal service to the community and promotes access to legal rights and equality of opportunity.

One Housing Group provides housing, housing care and support across London and the South East managing over 15,000 homes in 26 boroughs including Westminster.

Opening Doors London (ODL) aims to specifically meet the needs of older LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) communities and is aimed at men and women who identify as LGBT and are over the

Peabody owns and manages more than 27,000 homes in London, housing around 80,000 residents.

Pimlico Toy Library is a registered charity.

Provides access to justice to unrepresented litigants and potential litigants in the Royal Courts of Justice and the Principal Registry of the Family Division, through the provision of legal and ot

REACH Finds part-time, expenses only opportunities for experienced managers and professional people of all ages and backgrounds who want to use their skills working as part-time volunteers to help

Real Action’s is a charity running educational programmes sourced, developed and delivered to meet the specific educational needs of a deprived inner-city community.

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Provides direct advice and support services to newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees.

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Revitalise (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust) is a national charity providing services for disabled and visually impaired people.

Speakability is a national charity supporting those whose understanding and use of language are impaired by stroke, head injury, etc.

SSAFA is a national charity supporting all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed forces. Also their partners, ex-partners, children and carers.

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SSAFA is a national charity supporting all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed forces. Also their partners, ex-partners, children and carers.

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St Mungo’s is a large charity supporting homeless people, mainly based in London and the South.

St. Vincent’s Family Project aims to support young families and children especially where there are difficulties.

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Family Space

The Advocacy Project can help you to understand your rights and choices and speak up about what is important to you.

A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.

3FF aims to build understanding and lasting relationships between people of all faiths and beliefs.

Victoria branch of the Trinity Hospice Charity shops. Trinity provides skilled, compassionate end of life care to individuals and support for families, friends and carers in central and south west

This is the largest active branch in the United Kingdom. Seeks to educate the British public about the United Nations and its role in world affairs by holding events, seminars and lectures.

Westminster Carers Service runs The Carers Time Bank which supports carers by giving them the opportunity to have a break when they need one.

The Westminster Society is a charity that provides a wide range of services for people with learning disabilities and their families.

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