List of local causes/ charities to donate to.

[Gramsci]

Civic crowdfunding is privatisation masquerading as democracy
Sadiq Khan is the latest public figure to support crowdfunding to pay for city projects, from libraries to swimming pools. But who does this leave out?

www.theguardian.com

Read this today by Anna Minton.

Reminded me of this recent Brixton Buzz article.

Lambeth launches the Youth Opportunities Fund – and asks for your support
This Christmas Eve, Lambeth Council is asking for donations for their Lambeth Youth Opportunities Fund, which works with Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector to support innovative local program…
www.brixtonbuzz.com

The Youth Opportunities fund is set up by Lambeth Council along with London Community Foundation. I did get a letter about it while back.

Only glancing through it looks like Council funded project to distribute funds to youth groups.

Its not. It Council asking locals to cough up to put money into a fund. Which then local groups can apply for.

As Anna Minton points out initatives like this blur boundaries between Council providing services and charity.

Better would be for the Council to give list of projects that people if they wish can directly give to.

One thing that is very time consuming for voluntary groups to do is apply for grants.

This Lambeth fund will be another grant making body to apply to.

So thought I would start this thread to list local organisations that help people so that donations can go direct to them.

Rather than through a Lambeth Council front organisation. So this Council can make themselves look good.

 

[Gramsci]

To start in Loughborough Junction :

Dwaynamics. Been around for a while. Do a lot to help local youth:

Dwaynamics ABC

www.dsfcic.co.uk

Donate to Dwaynamics Expansion, organized by Jenn Bradley

Dwaynamics is raising champions through sport. The services offered are designed to steer at-risk … Jenn Bradley needs your support for Dwaynamics Expansion

www.gofundme.com

 

[Gramsci]

Grove Adventure Playground

One can do monthly support.

Loughborough Junction | Brixton | Grove Adventure Playground

Grove Adventure Playground provides free play for all children in the Loughborough Junction

www.grove-playground.org.uk

Reatarted by local residents after long battle to stop Council building on it as a "development site"

Now very sucessful and important asset to local community in the less well off area of Loughborough Junction.

 

[Gramsci]

Healthy Living Platform.

I volunteered with them during first lockdown. Really good organisation to volunteer for. Treat volunteers well.

Do a lot to get decent food and meals to the less well off in Brixton.

Donate — healthy living platform

healthylivingplatform.org

 

[Gramsci]

Brixton Peoples Kitchen.

Home | The People's Kitchen, Brixton | Community | Cafe | England

Find out about The People's Kitchen, Brixton a community cafe and group working in all aspects of food. Currently based in Kennington UK

www.brixtonpeopleskitchen.com

Another organisation that have done a lot for people during pandemic

Help raise £60000 to to combat food insecurity in North Lambeth

Weʼre raising money to to combat food insecurity in North Lambeth. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

 

[sparkybird]

Great thread Gramsci
I'd like to add Cook to Care
Based in Loughborough Junction but delivering healthy meals to those in need in the borough and beyond. My husband volunteered with them over the summer in the kitchen and is now helping with admin. Many volunteers are chefs on furlough and some of the young people from the Marcus Lipton youth centre have got involved in paid and voluntary roles. Run by a young woman with amazing energy and drive. Donations (big and small) and volunteers (for delivery, admin and cooking - you don't need to be a chef!) are sought to help sustain 1,000 meals a week

Cook To Care

Community initiative centred around food

cooktocare.co.uk

 

[editor]

Here's a load of local charities that Buzz donated to after the Bowie night:

School Ground Sounds
In keeping with the memory of Brixton-born Bowie, the largest donation of £500 went to School Ground Sounds, a Brixton-based charity who work with secondary schools and young people in lower income areas to provide additional music opportunities and to enhance their music education.
Donate to School Ground Sounds here

Other charities
Here’s a breakdown of the other charities we’ve given money to, along with links to their donation pages:

£100 Brixton Soup Kitchen, a Brixton based service for the homeless and people in need.
Donate to them here

£100 Norwood & Brixton Food Bank, who provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis.
Donate to them here

£100 Youthsayers, creative music opportunities for young people aged between 11 to 18 year olds living in the Lambeth area.
Donate to them here

£50 Juvenis, Brixton-based charity offering bespoke support and training enabling young people who are having difficulties at school, at home or in the community to turn around their lives.
Donate to them here

£50 Brixton Advice Centre, who offer good quality legal advice, assistance and representation to people who would otherwise be unable to afford legal services
Donate to them here

£50 Indigo Youth, Brixton-based charity set up to deliver projects for disadvantaged young people in Lambeth and neighbouring London boroughs
Donate to them here

£50 Oasisplay, a local charity that runs unique facilities for disabled and non-disabled young people.
Donate to them here.

£50 Grove Adventure Playground, provides free play for all children in the Loughborough Junction.
Donate to them here

£50 St Matthews Project provides a safe and encouraging environment where young people can come together and enjoy structured football session
Donate to them here

£50 South London Youth, a charity supporting young people and offering access to new opportunities.
Donate to them here

£50 Mosaic Clubhouse, charity supporting people with mental health conditions in Lambeth.
Donate to them here

£50 Mind Lambeth & Southwark, providing long-term, free psychotherapy services to our local communities, particularly helping those on low income.
Donate to them here

£50 South London Cares, reduce isolation and loneliness amongst older people and young professionals
Donate to them here

£50 Football Beyond Borders, an education charity which uses the power of football to support disadvantaged young people in the UK.
Donate to them here

£50 Grooveschool, running projects focussed towards nurturing young people’s engagement, creativity and invention.
Donate to them here

£50 Groundswell, enabling people experiencing homelessness to take more control of their lives
Donate to them here

£50 Refugee Youth, dedicated to improving the lives of young refugees aged 14-20.
Donate to them here

£50 Papa’s Park, community playground in Brixton run by a team of volunteers
Donate to them here