Action for Blind People enables blind and partially sighted people to transform their lives through work, independent living, leisure and support. The London branch is based near Kings Cross.
Voluntary Work
Action on Elder Abuse - Elder Abuse Response Line
Aims to prevent abuse of older people by raising awareness, and by education, promotion, research, collection and dissemination of information.
Advisory Service for Squatters
Provides legal and practical advice to squatters and those interested in squatting, and information on local squatting groups.
Against Rape (Women Against Rape and Black Women's Rape Action Project)
Women Against Rape and Black Women's Rape Action Project share a joint website. Both organisations are based on self-help and provide support, legal information and advocacy.
Age UK Westminster
Age UK Westminster is the local branch of Age UK, the national charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.
Services include:
Al Manaar, the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre
The Al Manaar is a place of worship and a community centre offering activities for young people, women and older people. The centre is open to people of all faiths and none.
All Stars Boxing Gym and Youth Club
The All Stars Club was developed for those who were excluded from other gyms because of race.
American International Church
Senior Minister: Rev. John A. D'Elia, Ph.D.
Denomination: Interdenominational (member of the United Reform Church)
Bangladesh Centre
A voluntary organisation offering support and services to the Bangladeshi community.
Services:
Beanstalk (Volunteer Reading Help)
Beanstalk recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.
Beanstalk (Volunteer Reading Help)
Beanstalk recruits, vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.
Black Women's Health & Family Support
Black Women's Health and Family Support's primary area of concern is promoting the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Boutique (formerly the Crusaid Shop)
The first and largest shop in the country to give all its money to AIDS charities. Now run by the Terence Higgins Trust.
Broken Rainbow (LGBT Domestic Violence Support)
Offers email, telephone or live chat help and advice to LGBT sufferers of domestic abuse / violence.
Campaign for Freedom of Information
The Campaign for Freedom of Information is a non-profit organisation working to improve public access to official information and to ensure that the Freedom of Information Act is implemented effect
Cardinal Hume Centre
The Cardinal Hume Centre enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness.
Central London Samaritans
The Central London branch of the Samaritans is based in Soho and offers a walk in service every day from 9am to 9pm - no appointment necessary.
Central London Samaritans
National 24 hour emergency service: FreeCall 116 123.
The Central London Samaritans are open daily 9am - 9pm for callers at the door, no appointment necessary.
Centrepoint
Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded, homeless young people.
Community Network (London Telephone Communities)
Community Network’s London Telephone Communities is for older adults over the age of 65 years.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV)
CSV is a voluntary agency which aims to involve people in community work and to encourage voluntary and community action.
Contact the Elderly
Contact the Elderly is a national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people.
Coram's Fields
Coram's Fields is a seven acre playground and park for children and young people living in or visiting London.
Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people.
Services include:
Crossroads Women's Centre
The Crossroads Women's Centre is an anti-sexist and anti-racist centre providing support, advice and information on a wide range of issues including anti-racism, asylum, disability rights, health a
Dreamarts
DreamArts work with young people to develop their potential through music, dance and the performing arts.
DreamArts is a membership organisation open to all young people.
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club
The Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club runs on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am - 4.00pm at Ada Court.
English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth
The ESU's aims are: the mutual advancement of education of the English-speaking peoples of the world, in particular respecting their heritage, traditions and aspirations, the events and issues of t
Family Lives
Family Lives offers professional, non-judgmental support and advice in a way that all members of the family can freely access.
Feminist Library
This is a large archive collection of Women's Liberation Movement literature.
Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery
Chairman: Signe Hoffos.
Secretary Treasurer: Glenn Benson.
Friends of St Mary’s, St Mary's NHS Trust
Friends of St Mary's help in various ways to provide a wide range of extra services which improve the quality of life in hospital for patients.
Genesis Housing Association
Genesis Housing Association manages a large number of properties in London and the South East.
Greater London Fund for the Blind
GLTB's mission is to make London the best city in the world for blind and visually impaired people to live. The GLFB is a fund-raising charity.
Greater London Fund for the Blind Charity Shop
Geranium shops are run by the Greater London Fund for the Blind. The Westminster branch is in Marylebone.
Greater London Fund for the Blind Charity Shop
Geranium shops are run by the Greater London Fund for the Blind. The Westminster branch is in Marylebone.
Home-Start Westminster
Supports families who are under stress with at least one child under the age of five.
Home-Start Westminster
Supports families who are under stress with at least one child under the age of five.
Independent Age
Independent Age is a charity offering help and advice to older people through its telephone and email helplines.
Offers free, confidential advice on many issues including:
Iraqi Welfare Association
Community organisation supporting the Iraqi community in the UK.
Advice services include: housing, benefits, health and immigration/nationality.
Iraqi Welfare Association
Community organisation supporting the Iraqi community in the UK.
Advice services include: housing, benefits, health and immigration/nationality.
Kalayaan: Justice for Migrant Domestic Workers
Kalayaan provides advice, advocacy and support services in the UK for migrant domestic workers. Advice is by appointment only - call to arrange.
Services:
Kith & Kids
Kith & Kids’ is a charity aiming to empower families who have a son or daughter with a learning disability or autism (many also have a physical or sensory disability) to overcome their social e
League of Jewish Women
A national voluntary welfare organisation which offers help to the Jewish and wider community. LJW is the UK affiliate of ICJW (the International Council of Jewish Women).
Listening Books
Listening Books is a charity providing an audio book library service to anyone with an illness or disability that makes it impossible or difficult to hold a book, turn pages, or read in the usual w
London & West Middlesex National Trust Volunteers
The London & West Middlesex National Trust Volunteers are an environmental conservation group, who perform practical conservation work on National Trust properties at weekends, throughout Engla
London Wildlife Trust
The London Wildlife Trust works to sustain and enhance London's wildlife habitats to create a city richer in wildlife, by community involvement, land management, communicating, educating, campaigni
Making Music
Making Music is a membership organisation representing and supporting over 3000 voluntary music groups throughout the UK.
Mayhew Animal Home
An animal rescue and re-homing centre for strays and abandoned or neglected companion pets.
Missing People
Missing People is an independent charity funded by donations. They search on behalf of those left behind and provide specialised support.
Missing People
Missing People is an independent charity funded by donations. They search on behalf of those left behind and provide specialised support.
Motor Neurone Disease Association - North West London Branch
MNDA is a membership organisation with nearly 8,000 members forming a national and local network that provides information and support alongside fighting for improved services.
Motor Neurone Disease Association - North West London Branch
MNDA is a membership organisation with nearly 8,000 members forming a national and local network that provides information and support alongside fighting for improved services.
National Autistic Society West London Branch
The NAS West London branch is run by volunteers who are parents of children on the autism spectrum or professionals working in the field of autism.
NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations)
NCVO support and enable volunteering in all its diversity. Their work links policy, research, innovation, good practice and programme management in the involvement of volunteers.
Neighbourcare St John's Wood and Maida Vale
Neighbourcare is a befriending organisation offering a range of services to people, especially older people, living in NW8, W9 (St John's Wood, Maida Vale), and nearby areas.
North Kensington Law Centre
North Kensington Law Centre aims to offer a free and independent specialist legal service to the community and promotes access to legal rights and equality of opportunity.
Notre Dame Refugee Centre
Notre Dame Refugee Centre offers an advice and support service for refugees.
Notre Dame Refugee Centre
Notre Dame Refugee Centre offers an advice and support service for refugees.
One Housing Group
One Housing Group provides housing, housing care and support across London and the South East managing over 15,000 homes in 26 boroughs including Westminster.
One Westminster
One Westminster helps anyone who wants to volunteer in the City of Westminster and the rest of central London and any organisation wanting to involve volunteers in these areas. Offers:
Opening Doors London
Opening Doors London (ODL) aims to specifically meet the needs of older LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) communities and is aimed at men and women who identify as LGBT and are over the
Oxfam Books & Music - Marylebone
Oxfam Books and Music in the heart of Marylebone village is the charity’s flagship London bookshop.
Paddington Farm Trust
Paddington Farm is a charitable trust located on a 43 acre organic farm in Somerset.
Peabody Trust
Peabody owns and manages more than 27,000 homes in London, housing around 80,000 residents.
POhWER Advocacy
POhWER offers advocacy for people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment and older people aged 50 plus.
RCJ Advice Bureau (Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau)
Provides access to justice to unrepresented litigants and potential litigants in the Royal Courts of Justice and the Principal Registry of the Family Division, through the provision of legal and ot
RCJ Advice Bureau (Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau)
Provides access to justice to unrepresented litigants and potential litigants in the Royal Courts of Justice and the Principal Registry of the Family Division, through the provision of legal and ot
RCJ Advice Bureau (Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau)
Provides access to justice to unrepresented litigants and potential litigants in the Royal Courts of Justice and the Principal Registry of the Family Division, through the provision of legal and ot
Reach
REACH Finds part-time, expenses only opportunities for experienced managers and professional people of all ages and backgrounds who want to use their skills working as part-time volunteers to help
Revitalise
Revitalise (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust) is a national charity providing services for disabled and visually impaired people.
Rotary Clubs in Westminster
Rotary is an international network of local clubs with a service ethos. Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) is the umbrella organisation for UK Rotary clubs.
Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association
Sense is a national charity supporting deafblind children and adults offering:
Solace Women's Aid
An independent charity providing a comprehensive range of services for women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Speakability
Speakability is a national charity supporting those whose understanding and use of language are impaired by stroke, head injury, etc.
SSAFA Forces Help - London Central
SSAFA is a national charity supporting all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed forces. Also their partners, ex-partners, children and carers.
Services:
SSAFA Forces Help - London Central
SSAFA is a national charity supporting all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed forces. Also their partners, ex-partners, children and carers.
Services:
St Mungo's
St Mungo's is a large charity supporting homeless people, mainly based in London and the South.
St Pancras Refugee Centre (SPaRC)
SPaRC is based in King’s Cross but outreaches to many other parts of the surrounding areas. It helps refugees to survive, build new lives and integrate into the broader community.
St. Vincent's Family Project
St. Vincent's Family Project aims to support young families and children especially where there are difficulties.
Services:
Family Space
Sue Ryder Care
There are two Sue Ryder shops in the City of Westminster area.
Sue Ryder Care
There are two Sue Ryder shops in the City of Westminster area.
The Advocacy Project
The Advocacy Project can help you to understand your rights and choices and speak up about what is important to you.
The Conservation Volunteers (London)
The Conservation Volunteers Biodiversity Action Team North London operate from the Inner Circle in Regent's Park.
The Little Angel Theatre
This is one of the few theatres constructed for and devoted to the presentation of puppetry in all its forms. Provides high quality puppet theatre aimed at family audiences.
The New Bridge
New Bridge offers a befriending service to prisoners. Volunteers receive full training and support.
The Passage
A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.
The Passage
A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.
The Passage
A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.
The Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their h
Three Faiths Forum (3FF)
3FF aims to build understanding and lasting relationships between people of all faiths and beliefs.
Trinity Hospice Charity Shop
Victoria branch of the Trinity Hospice Charity shops. Trinity provides skilled, compassionate end of life care to individuals and support for families, friends and carers in central and south west
UNA Westminster (United Nations Association)
This is the largest active branch in the United Kingdom. Seeks to educate the British public about the United Nations and its role in world affairs by holding events, seminars and lectures.
Wandsworth & Westminster Mind
Wandsworth & Westminster Mind is a charity. It aims to help people in its local communities with mental health needs to live the best life possible. The charity helps people to access:
Westminster Befriend a Family
A charity with the aim of breaking cycles of disadvantage and social exclusion, promoting family cohesion, well-being and achievement.
Westminster Carers Service
Westminster Carers Service runs The Carers Time Bank which supports carers by giving them the opportunity to have a break when they need one.
Westminster Libraries Back to Work resources
Westminster's resource pages for those seeking work. Brings together both online and print resources for job seekers, volunteers and apprentices.
Westminster Shopper Service (Westway Community Transport)
Westway Community Transport offers transport services and training to individuals and groups.
Services offered to Westminster residents include:
Westminster Society For People with Learning Disabilities,
The Westminster Society is a charity that provides a wide range of services for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Provides Adult Services:
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
WWOOF works on an exchange basis - in return for help on organic farms, gardens and small-holdings volunteers are given meals and a place to sleep.
Youth Offending Team
The Youth Offending Team is a multi-agency partnership set up under the direction of the Crime and Disorder Act.