Sharing time is precious – especially in our busy, fast-paced city. But 40% of older people say the TV is their main form of company, and young people are increasingly feeling disconnected too. By donating to South London Cares, you could help make our activities possible so that older and younger Londoners can share time and new experiences
If you want to go the extra mile for South London Cares, check out our upcoming challenge events.
From 5k fun runs to marathons, and swims to cycles, there's something for you to brave this year.
by Jodie GoffeSix years ago today, we followed the path of our older sibling charity, North London Cares, and took our first steps towards tackling loneliness and isolation in South London.
by Olivia BroomfieldIt’s easy to consider yourself not-racist by treating everyone equally, regardless of race - but we need to consider what it means to be actively anti-racist. Which is why, at the beginning of July, we linked up with The Anti-Racist Educator, a phenomenal organisation which works to make critical understandings of race and anti-racism from the academic realm more accessible to the wider community.
by Olivia BroomfieldWe thought the shift to the virtual realm would be a good opportunity to get to know some of our community a little better, so invited Poona and Ganga to South London Cares’ new HQ (Zoom) for a makeshift interview. Here’s how it went:
by Matt Scaysbrook In disconnecting times, listening, hearing, seeing and connecting with neighbours is vital. That's why, every year, South London Cares leads a Winter Wellbeing project – to help older neighbours to stay warm, active and connected. Read some of the stories and stats of the impact of the project this year – one of the biggest to date.
