Sainsbury's Lee Grn

- The prevention or relief of poverty - Food Support - Multibank - Environment/conservation - The general public - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information

CC Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in need by addressing issues of food insecurity, employability, education, and housing stability. One of the foundation’s key programs is its food bank, which provides essential food to low-income families, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. This initiative helps combat hunger and food poverty, which are critical issues in many communities. In addition to addressing food insecurity, CC Foundation focuses on employability by offering job training programs and career counselling services. These programs aim to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to secure stable employment, reducing their risk of long-term poverty. Education is another pillar of our foundation's mission. Through various educational initiatives, including tutoring, and literacy programs, CC Foundation ensures that individuals of all ages have access to quality education, which is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Every year, the foundation organizes a Turkey Drive during the Christmas season, providing families with the means to enjoy a hearty festive meal. This drive helps foster a sense of community and ensures that even during difficult times, families can celebrate together. Finally, CC Foundation works to prevent homelessness by offering emergency housing assistance and support services to those at risk. By tackling food insecurity, unemployment, and lack of education, the foundation helps prevent poverty and homelessness, creating a pathway toward a more stable and secure future for all.

COOH helps children, young people and families across Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Greenwich strengthen their wellbeing, confidence and stability through trusted community programmes and practical support. Come Out of Hiding – The Lighthouse Network CIC (COOH) is a Christian organisation and we welcome and serve people of all faiths and no faith. Founded in 2015 and incorporated as a Community Interest Company in 2018, we provide safe, welcoming spaces where people can connect, receive support, learn new skills and take part in opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Our programmes include: • Let’s Get Messy – creative, wellbeing and movement activities for children aged 3–10. • STEPs: Let’s Level Up – mentoring, employability, enterprise, financial capability, leadership and life-skills activities for young people aged 11–17. • Let’s Get Moving – physical activities, community trips and family experiences. • Let’s Talk – mental and emotional wellbeing conversations and safe spaces. • Let’s Get Fed – food, basic essentials and practical support for households experiencing hardship. • Let’s Be Light (for those who choose this) – Christian leadership, volunteering and community social action. We also provide community drop-ins, family forums, community meals, seasonal holiday activities, employer visits, work experience and signposting to other services. Our whole-family approach recognises that children and young people are more likely to thrive when their parents, carers and wider household are also supported. COOH has delivered more than 6,700 participant hours and has built trusted relationships with local residents, community organisations, NHS services, housing providers, businesses and funders. The support we need most includes surplus food, toiletries, household essentials, school supplies, clothing, refreshments and materials for our activities. We also welcome volunteers who can support youth and children’s sessions, community drop-ins, food distribution, mentoring, employability workshops, events, administration, fundraising, communications and professional advice. Financial donations help us respond when a family needs urgent assistance, cover activities and travel for children and young people, provide welcoming community sessions and ensure trained staff and volunteers are available to deliver our work safely.