Category: Projects

Christmas Lunch on Jesus is a project that started in the North London Borough of Barnet and was introduced into the Merton Borough in 2012. In the first year, 290 families were blessed with a high quality Christmas meal, consisting of all that a festive feast should include. 2013 saw 600 families receive Christmas Lunch…

Food Bank provides emergency food parcels to people in crisis whether they have lost their job, are between benefits or during a financial crisis. Care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, CAB and police identify people in crisis and issue them with a voucher which can be presented at the Food Bank for an…

The Merton Winter Night Shelter has now run for three successful years. Pioneered by Christian charity YMCA London South West and supported by faith groups across the Borough, it provides accommodation, food and clothes for rough sleepers during the coldest three months of the year. Running from Dec – February each year the shelter sees churches, community halls, etc…

The Jeremiah Project has high aims, values and a belief to see Mitcham people – children, teenagers and adults alike reach their full potential and live abundant purpose filled lives. One of its initiatives is the Hope bus which has a coffee shop and lounge area downstairs, and is fitted with an education area, IT suite,…

Street Pastors works to deal with anti-social behaviour in town centres at weekends by mobilising teams of volunteers to care, listen and talk to those who become vulnerable during a night out. Where: Mitcham and Wimbledon Town Centres When: Friday evenings Who: John Goddard How: [email protected] or 07412 018920 Click here to view the project website…

CAP provides an in-depth service for people who are burdened, struggling or overwhelmed by debt. Volunteers work with clients and the national CAP office to bring hope and help people manage themselves out of debt. What: CAP Debt Support Where: At your home When: On request Who: Claudia Demuth How: [email protected] [testimonials_single id=”434″ style=”pullquote4″ align=”center”]

The Job Club provides a place where people who are looking for work can find mutual support, opportunities to share skills and of course word of mouth job hunting to help access the unadvertised job market. What: The CAP Job ClubCovering CVs, Interview Skills, Job Application Strategies, Covering Letters, and much more. Where: Cricket Green School,…

Options offers unplanned pregnancy advice and post-abortion/miscarriage support through a team of compassionate and highly trained workers. Options recognises the value of each individual and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation. What: Options Where: Dundonald Church, 577 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8SA When: Tues 10.30am-12.30pm, Thur 1.15-3.15pm, Thur 7.00-9.00pm (1st & 3rd Thur each…