Welcome to Blackfriars Settlement

Whether you want to learn new skills or to have fun and make friends, we have something to suit you.

Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity based in London SE1. We provide community services and support to everyone, no matter how old you are or where you come from.

To find out what activities we run, please download our timetable (PDF 129KB)

All of our work is guided by five aims:

  • Supporting the achievement of individual aspirations
  • Promoting physical and mental well-being and independence for all
  • Promoting learning and development - formal and informal
  • Promoting digital inclusion
  • Being a focal point in the community

In the face of social change and economic uncertainty our staff, community partners, volunteers and members are working hard to enhance people's lives.

Please browse our website to find out what we can do for you.

Your donations are really important and allow us to carry on creating opportunities for the local community. Supporting us is easy. Fill in your details online at JustGiving to donate.

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

Come and join us to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 03 June 12.30 - 6.00pm. We will be holding a free television screening of the flotilla with a community picnic (everyone brings some food for the picnic). RSVP to Jason on 020 7928 9521 by 28 May.

 

A big THANK YOU to SEB Merchant Bank who have made us their voluntary organisation of choice. Members of their staff will be donating time to assist with the delivery of our services through their corporate social responsibility policy.

 

We are now official members of ZipCar. We are in need of volunteer drivers for our vulnerable members. Please see our volunteering page for more details.

 

Enrol on our Photoshop course (PDF 335KB) delivered by Art2Print for people with mental health problems. This 4 week course is free for people living in Southwark. The course will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.30 - 3.30pm starting on 22 May. For more information please call Michael on 020 7928 9521 or e-mail michael.obaowo@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk

 

Do you want to say a big thank you to some one? We are supporting the massive "Thank You" (PDF 192KB) taking place throughout May. We will be hosting one of the thank you boxes so come along and post a thank you to anyone who has helped you. (e.g. a helpful neighbour, a volunteer, a friendly nurse).

 

Open for Business (PDF 723KB) - a free graphic design exhibition by Art2Print. Open 15-17 May 11.00am - 5.30pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AA. You can also meet the designers and discuss your design needs on 15 May 12.30-6.30pm. Contact Michael on 020 7928 9521 or michael.obaowo@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk for more information.

 

Come along to our Italian Kitchen (PDF 455KB) on 25 May at 6.30pm for a delicious three course meal and a glass of wine, just £15. Entertainment includes a pasta making demonstration and a raffle. For more information or to book tickets please call Tina on 020 7928 9521 or e-mail tina.johnston@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk

 

A big THANK YOU to Oriel Securities for donating Easter eggs to our early years Easter party (PDF 572KB). We had a great time and the eggs were an eggstra special treat.

 

A Safe Place to Talk - This FREE exhibition will be showcasing the wonderful artwork from members of our Mental Health and Well-being service. The work is being shown at WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, London, SE1 1EN. The exhibition will be open from April - September 2012. Come and take a look.

 

Our Sri Lanka Delights restaurant evening was a great success. Take a look at the photos (PDF 174KB). Follow us on twitter (@BlackfriarsSett) so that you don't miss out on other restaurant evenings. Next time we're going Italian.