We are a charity supporting healthy lifestyle choices in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our aims are to support those living with food poverty through the provision of supper clubs and food banks.
It’s a a place where we support one another, where the community can unplug from the stresses of life and the digital world, and through activity and creativity connect with each other.
Organised sport, classes, outdoor activities, support groups all provide essential connection and promote physical and mental wellbeing. We promote healthy lifestyle choices through physical activities and our own site cafe using freshly grown seasonal ingredients
Our charitable aims are to support local families that live with food insecurity. Through the money that is raised we give back to those in our community that need it the most. We run supper clubs and food banks supporting the work that The Trust for London provide. We couldn’t do this without the support of our community members, neighbours and local businesses.
partners
Abbotshall works in partnership with the following schools, local businesses and organisations and we are always on the lookout for new ways of supporting the community.
The CRA, The Corbett Community Library, Sandhurst School, Torridon Primary School, Rushey Green School, Conisborough College, St Andrews Church, Kings Church London, Love Catford, Alzheimer’s Society and Havin' A Bubble
aims
in 2016 Lewisham council laid out a plan to tackle the problem of obesity and related health issues in the borough ( the report can be read here)
The aim was to “promote environments that support healthy weight and wellbeing as the norm, making it easier for our residents to choose healthier diets and active lifestyles and communities and families to become healthier and more resilient.”
We provide and maintain a space accessible to all where physical activity is encouraged. Through our antenatal and early years classes we provide a nurturing environment to educate and support families to make healthy choices. Through our weekend breakfast program we provide meals for children of families with food insecurities.
Our cafe provides healthy food and runs workshops for families to learn healthy cooking skills.
charity
Abbotshall is a not for profit organisation and a registered charity.
Hire charges, class fees and cafe prices are kept low so that everyone can enjoy them. These revenue streams contribute towards the running costs (we provide employment to many people and are proud to pay London living wages). In order to keep our doors open and keep on improving the centre, we also rely on the support of the council and community through donations and volunteering, and charitable funds (which have to be applied for each year).
help
Help us by using us! Buy a coffee, sign up to a class. Every penny spent here gets put back into the centre.
Volunteer your time or services. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet new people and gain skills. We may be looking for someone just like you!
We are looking for sponsorships. If you think you may have materials, skills or expertise we could use get in touch today.
Choose us for a birthday fund raiser on Facebook. It takes minutes to set up.
Or If you want to help but just don’t have the time you could simply support us in a few different ways.