Local Charities & Community Groups
MAMA HAVEN
Founded by a local resident: Championing social economic diversity through supporting low income mums with retraining, employment and uplifting events!
Charity No. 1194498.
for brian (cic)
For Brian CIC aims to empower people living with dementia and their families to design support that meets their individual needs, providing agency in challenging circumstances. For Brian is an evolving concept, co-produced by its directors in collaboration with its beneficiaries living with dementia.
bubble & squeak
In 2017, children at Old Oak Primary School launched Bubble & Squeak to tackle food waste. Partnering with City Harvest and later the Felix Project, they set up a weekly stall offering surplus food on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis.
The project teaches children to run a community-focused enterprise and become socially conscious young entrepreneurs.
See the website for lots more info!
the purls uk
Locally run group The Purls.UK knit and crotchet warm clothes for the homeless and their pets. They provide support for disadvantaged and vulnerable community members.
cycle connect
Bikeworks Cycle Connect is a transport service that uses side-by-side e-assist cycles, allowing passengers to ride with a trained pilot. It is a social enterprise aiming to address isolation & loneliness, increase physical activity & wellbeing and provide equitable access to active travel. See the website for info on how to participate!
st kat's westway
St Kat's would love to welcome you to Families Church. You can expect fun craft activities, a short video story, songs and a prayer. We end with a shared meal which is a great chance to chat and make new friends.
We gather every Wednesday during term time 3.45-5.15. Everyone is welcome.
sortie project (cic)
Sortie is a grassroots Community Interest Company (CIC) that helps people move forward in their lives. They provide support with finding jobs, accessing financial help, and connecting to other services. They also organise events to bring people together, reduce isolation, and help them overcome challenges.
hammersmith united charities
Hammersmith United Charities invests in the people and communities in the eight northern wards of Hammersmith & Fulham, tackling poverty and disadvantage with over 400 years of experience. They provide lifelong homes for older people, fund local initiatives, and amplify community voices and have supported the Old Oak Residents Association!
Peabody
Peabody is a non-for-profit housing association which supports the residents association and funds additional youth services via
The Harrow Club.
OLD OAK SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
OOSE is a non-profit created by Elaine Chumnery (RA Chair) dedicated to bringing residents together to support one another through practical help like gardening, painting, befriending and small home repairs. If you're interested in getting involved please fill in the community needs survey (here) and/or the volunteer survey (here) if you can spare a few moments of time to help out a neighbour!