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Dance Ups – Creative Dance Workshops and Stage Rehearsals for Young People in Hackney Dance Ups is a grassroots weekly dance workshop for young people aged 7–16, based at a community hall in Hackney. We provide a safe, inclusive and affordable space for children and teens to stay active, build confidence, and express themselves through dance. Workshops run every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM including during school holidays. Sessions combine stage and floor-based practice, choreography, group routines, and themed activities — all designed to build teamwork, creativity, and joy. Dance Ups celebrates community spirit while offering performance opportunities such as showcases and carnival-style events. Many of our participants come from low-income families, and we’re proud to offer low-cost sessions to ensure accessibility for all. How we would use food surplus donations: We would provide healthy snacks and light refreshments to participants during or after workshops. Many children attend straight from school or aftercare, and food support would help ensure no child goes hungry, reduce stigma, and support wellbeing in a trusted, safe environment. We’re currently seeking support with: Healthy snacks or food vouchers for participants Costumes and basic stage equipment (e.g. lighting, props, mirrors) Volunteer support for workshops and events Small grants to help us reach more children across Hackney To find out more, visit www.danceups.co.uk or email us at info@danceups.co.uk. Follow our journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danceups.uk

We are a not-for-profit company dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities dealing with food poverty. Having partnered with a local school we are bringing a food pantry to our local community to support those affected by the cost of living. We collect and redistribute food in our community five times weekly to a school, a hostel, local community groups and a weekly community food outreach project. We support communities going through hardships, health and wellbeing issues by running projects to enable, inspire and empower individuals, families and also businesses. All of our projects are managed by individuals with personal life experience in the given subject. This company was inspired by our Founder, Tarajii, having gone through her own personal hardships in life. This is a grass roots company for the people, by the people. For businesses, we promote wellbeing in the workplace by running personalised workshops. We also aim to bridge the gap between public and private sectors, bringing businesses together and building stronger communities.

FoodCycle is a national charity that builds communities through the power of good food. FoodCycle is based upon the simple idea that waste and poverty should not co-exist and that something powerful can be achieved by cooking and eating together. Every week, volunteers across the country reclaim surplus food destined for the bin. This food is instead cooked into healthy, tasty three-course community meals for vulnerable people. FoodCycle Old Street is held every Tuesday evening.