Community befriending
Our community befriending service supports individuals to become better connected and engaged within their local community. Carefully selected befrienders are matched with individuals to assist them in navigating independent living while cultivating social and community networks to enhance their overall well-being. Befrienders offer invaluable support tailored to individual needs, empowering them to harness their talents, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. From aiding with household chores to accompanying individuals to appointments, attending leisure activities, or simply sharing a coffee and a chat, our befrienders provide a diverse range of assistance agreed upon during the initial assessment meeting. With a focus on personalised care and companionship, our aim is to enable individuals to lead fulfilling lives aligned with their aspirations.
This service is available seven days a week between 9am and 6pm.
Financed through personal budget or self-funding (starting at £22.35 per hour).
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Green Minds
Green Minds is a nature connection initiative delivered in partnership with the Royal Parks and sponsored by Platform. Throughout the course of a year, this project leads a cohort of participants on an immersive journey to explore a range of natural environments in and around London. Through monthly sessions, this programme aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing by fostering an understanding of the importance of nurturing natural habitats that support a diverse range of plants and wildlife, while also cultivating profound, mutually supportive connections with the natural world.
Green Minds Film
The Fig Tree Gardening Club
The Fig Tree Gardening Club is a therapeutic gardening programme delivered in partnership with Look Ahead. Through weekly sessions, individuals learn how to maintain a garden that supports a variety of plants and wildlife, while also finding mindful ways to improve wellbeing. Through this programme, participants will grow a selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables; connect with the natural environment; and develop a wide variety of horticulture skills.
London Zoo Supported Volunteer Programme
This programme is delivered in partnership with the London Zoo and provides an opportunity for participants from our therapeutic gardening group to put their gardening skills into practice while volunteering at the London Zoo allotment. Participants will develop a wide variety of horticulture skills whilst growing a range of herbs fruit and vegetables for the local community.
Yoga
Our Yoga classes are led by a yoga therapist who gently guides individuals through a range of stretching and breathing exercises. This not only aids in stress and anxiety management but also enhances strength, flexibility, posture, and balance.
Sports at Lord’s
Held at the prestigious Lords Cricket Ground, renowned for its world-class facilities, this programme provides an exciting introduction to various sports, with each session including a range of enjoyable activities aimed at honing skills and enhancing fitness levels.
Supported Gym Sessions
Enjoy private access to Everyone Active gym with a trained instructor at Porchester Centre.
Walk and Talk
Run in collaboration with CNWL’s community mental health hub, Walk and Talk is a free, weekly walking group aimed at enhancing physical and mental health, reducing isolation, promoting mindfulness and connecting us to our local area. Exploring the hidden gems of London, walks include visiting local parks, canals and gardens, or museums and galleries in the winter months.
Research has shown that walking in nature can improve our mood, boost self-esteem, reduce loneliness and anxiety, support us in managing our thoughts and feelings, and help us to feel more connected to our community.
The group meets weekly at 2pm in the ground floor of Great Western Studios, setting off at 2.15pm.
Our physical wellbeing programmes are tailored to accommodate participants of all levels, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. Our experienced instructors can adapt exercises and activities to suit individual needs and abilities. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or an advanced participant aiming for personalised challenges, our programmes cater to everyone, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for all.