London Links : Organisations

• London Thames Gateway Forum

  Umbrella organisation involved in the regeneration of the London Thames Gateway area. News, campaigns, events and reports.

  www.ltgf.co.uk

• The London Legal Support Trust

  Supports the work of voluntary legal centres in social welfare law with funds raised from the commercial legal sector.

  www.londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk

• Brick by Brick

  Charity fundraises, builds and lets housing to the homeless. Details of projects, accounts and donation form.

  www.brickbybrick.org.uk/

• Eaves

  Provides housing and support to vulnerable women, and also carries out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women. Information about activities, job and volunteer vacancies, and contacts.

  www.eaves4women.co.uk/

• Danish Society London

  A mailing list for Danes living in London.

  groups.yahoo.com/group/danish-society-london

• SHRC Discussion Boards

  A forum about human rights and politics in Syria.

  forum.shrc.org/

• West London Network

  Support and develop voluntary sector partnerships and projects across West London.

  www.westlondonnetwork.org.uk

• London Timebank

  Allows people to swap time spent on volunteer projects for goods and services through the bank. Details of how the scheme works, plus current projects.

  london.timebank.org.uk/

• Field Lane

  Christian charity that is committed to providing innovative accommodation and day-centre support services for families who are homeless, for older people and people with disabilities.

  www.fieldlane.org.uk

• Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE-London)

  Information on membership, educational and social activities, leadership, and committees.

  www.awte.org.uk/

• Cardinal Hume Centre

  Based in the Victoria area of London the Centre helps needy families and young people from the surrounding boroughs, especially with a view to avoiding homelessness.

  www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk/

• London Olympian Speakers Club

  Toastmasters International, and public speaking in Kensington.

  www.olympians.org.uk/

• North London

  Includes a list of branch pub awards, branch diary, newsletter, and local beer festival information.

  www.camranorthlondon.org.uk/

• Junior League of London

  Working in partnerships the Junior League of London provides practical help and support for families in need.

  www.jll.org.uk/

• London School of Economics Russian Society

  Includes information on events, updates, and photographs.

  lse.russianstudents.net/

• Keniston Housing Association

  Keniston is a housing association which operates in London and the South-East providing affordable rented homes. Includes information about the association and their properties.

  www.kenistonha.co.uk

• Kids Company

  Organisation working therapeutically with vulnerable children and young people. Operate support projects within schools and also from their centre in Camberwell.

  www.kidsco.org.uk

• Straight Talking: Peer Education

  UK charity hiring teen parents to raise the awareness of problems with teen pregnancy. Includes courses, information for schools, teen mothers and fathers, exploding the myths and contact information.

  straighttalking.org

• London Irish Network

  Social club. Includes about, events and how to join.

  www.londonirish.org.uk/

• Survivors Fellowship London

  A self-help group of adult male survivors of child sexual abuse. Information about their meetings, and a listing of resources.

  www.survivorsfellowshiplondon.org.uk/