Living Independently service directory

St Vincent de Paul Society Befriending Scheme

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a national charity aiming to help the poor, disabled, disadvantaged, lonely or imprisoned.

Swimming Nature

Swimming Nature teaches swimming to anyone from 6 months upwards with classes held at various leisure centres in London. 

Talking Hands Fellowship

Talking Hands Fellowship is a Christian ministry in Kensington Temple for people with hearing difficulties of all levels. This friendly group is made up of profoundly deaf, deafened, hard…

Thames Valley Housing Association

Registered Social Landlord (Housing Association) that provides shared housing for purchasers, or social housing for renters and keyworkers. 

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is for anyone who wants to manage anger better, handle conflict more skilfully, and build more positive relationships.

The Iran Society

The Iran Society acts as a non-political gathering point for those who are interested in Iran’s heritage and culture.

The Irish Cultural Centre

Irish community centre promotes the arts and culture of Ireland, that delivers:

The London Community Foundation

The London Community Foundation, the charity for London's grassroots, specialises in supporting community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London.

The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)

The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is a charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

The Not Forgotten Association

The Not Forgotten combats isolation and loneliness amongst the Armed Forces community.