Refuge Network UK CIC
London, UK
We are a poverty alleviation and community empowerment nonprofit promoting equitable access to food, housing, healthcare, education, and an adequate standard of living for individuals and families. We work with various segments of the community including homeless people, refugees, rough sleepers, and individuals and families living in extreme poverty.
Refuge Network runs a soup kitchen at Charing Cross. We also operate several outreach programmes providing food and survival packs in various locations, including Victoria, Leicester Square, Brixton, Camden, Clapham, London Bridge, Waterloo, and Goodge Street. We provide food, clothing, tents, sleeping bags, phones, survival kits, other material supplies, and advice to the homeless, refugees, struggling individuals, and families living in poverty.
Due to the cost of living crisis, our service is receiving unprecedented requests for assistance. We are seeing more suffering on the streets and can feel the urgency of the situation. A visitor to our soup kitchen told us he was finding it difficult to remain on his feet due to hunger. It was heartbreaking seeing him sitting dejectedly by the streets complaining he had no strength to move on. Around the same period, our team members at Southwark spent time consoling an injured homeless woman on a wheelchair who was weeping profusely by the roadside due to hunger and homelessness.
While Refuge Network has made great strides in providing support to thousands of homeless people and rough sleepers, the situation with many service users remains desperate.
We are expanding services to cater for more individuals and families in underserved areas, so we urgently need food, clothing, toiletries, blankets, bags, household goods, and anything you can give to support the cause. Volunteers are also needed to meet growing demands.
Thank you very much for your support!
What we've received
Meals144,341
Non-food (tonnes)0.58
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)168
Money£60,580
Blackfriars Settlement
London, UK
Set up over 130 years ago, Blackfriars Settlement is a vibrant community hub deeply embedded in the local community. We support over 400 older people each year through our Positive Ageing service (PA) and 120+ people with mental health challenges through our Mental Health & Wellbeing service, as well as providing adult education to 1000+ students. We also support local grassroots and peer support organisations, provide a free legal clinic, a free osteopathy clinic, and run a social integration project aimed at bridging the divides between different local communities.
What we've received
Meals40,232
Non-food (tonnes)0.02
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)20
Money£734
Islington stands as London's foremost borough in child income deprivation. As many food banks close their doors, the burden on The ARC increases. Our aim? To ensure no one in our neighbourhood goes hungry.
The ARC's dynamic food distribution network is dedicated to helping those in Islington struggling financially. Our care packages brim with nutritious staples, from fresh produce to wholefood ingredients. Thanks to partners like Gail's Bakery and Pophams, we've continuously expanded our offerings.
How Your Business Can Make an Impact:
- Donate Essential Foods: Support with basic and fresh food items to boost our community's health.
- Financial Aid: Help us maintain consistent supplies with contributions towards bulk food purchases.
- Supermarket Sweeps: Rally your team for a spirited challenge! Compete in a timed race to gather as much food and essentials for the food bank. It's team-building with a cause.
- Gardening Days: Become a part of our mission for sustainability. Join us in the gardens and assist in growing fresh produce directly benefiting our food bank.
By investing time and resources, your corporate team can leave an indelible mark on Islington. Connect with us to explore the multifaceted ways you can contribute. Collaboration awaits!
What we've received
Meals19,520
Non-food (tonnes)0.20
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)48
Money£14,765