Sainsbury's Charterhouse Local

Looprun is a response division and part of an independent social enterprise. This is more than food and is part of a supportive services platform to help people get sustained in their own individual way. With up to 94% success rate and seeing once those receiving free Looprun response bags to returning to stores as shoppers with baskets full. These are the impact stories created when all come together to do good for good. Service users are signposted to Looprun mostly from referrals including professionals in social and healthcare. Looprun provides free non perishables, perishable food, toiletries, and brand new clothing to people facing a temporary challenge. Whatever supermarkets, stores, and retailers can do is turned into a grateful donation to a neighbour in need. This is a response to real people in real-time. No food is banked providing a direct in and out service. We believe if the food is stored then a person in need is not getting any food, hence we provide an instant response and instant impact service. Looprun has access to professional volunteers who carry out a confidential support service to people in need. From homeless shelters, hostels, sheltered housing, care homes, soup kitchens and schools. This is a non voucher, free and confidential service. This means Looprun can reach more people in need with food donations. Anyone that receives a Looprun bag of essential food items is sustained thus creating a loop cycle. All are invited to become part of these sustainable stories in your local community. For further information and gallery access on the impact of Looprun please visit: Website: https://www.looprun-sciv.online/

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