Helping others

Based in neighbouring Clapton, this local babybank collects good quality clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children and distributes them to people experiencing hardship.

Supporting migrants in need through the provision of free advice on immigration, welfare and health.

Not-for-profit, independent rescue group. They take into their care and rehome cats which are injured, old, ill, disabled as well as pregnant mums and abandoned kittens.

This food bank, run by the Trussell Trust, distributes food to people experiencing extreme poverty via a range of local centres, including at St Mary's Church. Recipients are referred from various agencies.

This lovely local charity has been providing shelter and support to homeless guests for more than 25 years. As well as providing a place to sleep during the cold winter months, the shelter offers hot meals.

The Winter Toy Appeal provides new toys at Christmas for thousands of children experiencing extreme poverty in North and East London. The appeal is run by the Local Buyers Club supported by Location Location.

This wonderful organisation donates toiletries and cleaning products to people experiencing hardship.

This hospice provides high quality, specialist palliative care and support to people in the local community who have a life-limiting illness. All their services are free of charge.

Woodberry Wetlands has practical conservation volunteering sessions from Friday to Monday, from 11 am until 4 pm. You'll be involved in the practical maintenance of the site which can include tasks such as managing the reed bed, the hedgerows and meadows.