Pret Shoreditch High Street, 192

We are called Connecting All Communities, a not for profit organisation based in East London of Hackney. CAC aims to tackle segregation and persuade community cohesion to celebrate our similarities and accept our differences to understand and to apperciate individual uniqueness. We are have been providing food parcels and cultural hot meals to residents in and around Hackney. Since the cost of living has increased the demand of our services triples. We would be really greateful to have wonderful volunteers who are able to help us to help others in many different ways such as collecting and delivery our food parcels and cultural hot meals to people who are unable to come to our centres. We also be thankful for volunteers who can help us work behind the seen at the confort of their own homes Although we are registered at Pembury Community centre, we are delivering most of our activities, programs and projects at Banister House community centre in Homerton area. Our work is not only around food but there are many different tasks that we deliver everyday. We are mainly working from home on voluntery based. We would kindly appreciate if you could kindly give back just a little bit of your time, skills and knowledge to the local communities.

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

- General charitable purposes - Disability - Amateur sport - Recreation - Children/young people - People with disabilities - Provides human resources - Provides buildings/facilities/open space - Provides services - Other charitable activities