Supporting our Community

The Beckenham SVP has compiled a list of local organisations that can help with the common issues we observe.

Website notes / caveats:

This list is geared towards local organisations where possible. Non-local organisations are listed as well where applicable / necessary.
We regrettably can’t promise that all information will be kept up to date. It was correct as of May 2025.

If you spot any mistakes or have any suggestions for organisations that should be listed here, please email presidenta190202@svp.org.uk

HOMELESSNESS

RENT

I’m being threatened with eviction / think I may become homeless

– Bromley Homeless Advice Service: phone 0208 460 0042 (open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm at the United Reformed Church in central Bromley (next to Boots))
– Bromley Council: call on 0208 461 7721 from 8.45am to 5pm, complete the housing options assessment form
– London Renters Union: email hello@londonrentersunion.org or via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

I can't afford my rent

– Discretionary Housing payment, visithttps://www.bromley.gov.uk/forms/form/487/en/discretionary_housing_payment_claim_form

I’m suffering loneliness

– SVP in Beckenham: phone 07789 497 482, email beckenhamsvp@gmail.com
– St Mary’s (Shortlands) community cafe: open every Wednesday 11am to 1pm – visit https://www.stmarysshortlands.org.uk/community-cafe/community-cafe1/
– Re-engage: visit https://www.reengage.org.uk/, call 0800 716543
– Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life

–Bromley Council Befriending- visit https://www.bromley.gov.uk/befriending
– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/
– I want to attend a local community lunch:
– Christ Church Community lunch: 12:30pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, booking essential, visit http://www.ccb.org.uk/community-lunch/ or call 07570 999 657
– Green Bird Cafe, St John’s Church, Eden Park: open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:30am to 2pm
– Radio Maria DAB digital radio.
- How to Listen
  - - - Radio: You will need a DAB+ (digital radio London). For DAB+ choose: ‘Radio Maria England’ (the radio channels are in alphabetical order). For DAB: Band 11C 220.352 MHz, for Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.
        
        Smartphone: Download the Radio Maria Play app from the Android Play Store and the Apple App
        
        Computer: Please visit the website at: radiomariaengland.uk/how-to-listen-to-us
        
        Podcast: Spotify, Apply Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and RadioMariaEngland.uk

BEREAVEMENT

I’m suffering from bereavement

- - – Please email Jan on beckenhambsg@rcaos.org.uk, or phone the Parish Office on 0208 650 0970 where someone will be able to answer any questions and tell you more
  - – Christ Church Bereavement Support: visit Bereavement and loss – Christ Church Beckenham

ADDICTION

I’m suffering with addiction

- - - – Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life

ABUSE

I’m suffering from abuse and have a family

- - - -Bromley Brighter Beginnings: visit https://bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk/ or email info@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk

I suffered from abuse in the past

- Grief to Grace (for victims of abuse), grieftograce.org, 020 8154 2719, info@grieftograceuk.org

SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

I’m a carer and I'm struggling

– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/

Help with financial issues

FOOD

I can't afford food

– Local foodbanks:
- Citygate Church: go to 22 Rectory Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JA, email Info@citygatechurch.co.uk, call +44 20 8662 6850
- Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life
- Bromley Borough Foodbank (Trussell Trust): call 0800 920 2324
- Anerley Team Ministry Foodbank, call 020 8778 7014
- Hayes Community Foodbank, call 07719 952 047 or email hayescommunityfoodbank@gmail.com
- Lewisham Donation Hub, visit https://lewishamdonationhub.org/, go to Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street – Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am to 2:30pm

FURNITURE / APPLIANCES

I can't afford an essential item of furniture / large electrical appliance

SVP in Beckenham: phone 07789 497 482, email beckenhamsvp@gmail.com
Bromley Brighter Beginnings can help if you have a family: visit https://bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk/ email info@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Lewisham Donation Hub, visit https://lewishamdonationhub.org/, go to Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street – Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am to 2:30pm
Cosaraf, visit https://www.cosaraf.org/what-we-do/hardship-grants/
Family Action, visit https://www.family-action.org.uk/

CHILDREN

I can’t afford basic toys or equipment for my baby / young children

– Little Village (Wandsworth): visit https://littlevillagehq.org/donate-stuff/
– Bromley Brighter Beginnings can help if you have a family: visit https://bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk/ email info@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
– Family Action, visit https://www.family-action.org.uk/

I can’t afford clothes for my children

Bromley Brighter Beginnings can help if you have a family: visit https://bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk/ email info@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and / or the PTA can help with secondhand uniform, visit https://www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk/contact, call 020 8650 2355, email admin@stmaryscp.co.uk
Lewisham Donation Hub, visit https://lewishamdonationhub.org/, go to Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street – Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am to 2:30pm
Family Action, visit https://www.family-action.org.uk/

BILLS / UTILITIES

I'm struggling to afford my utility bills

– Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life
– Ground Work’s Green Doctors: visit https://www.groundwork.org.uk/projects/green-doctor/
– Winter Fuel Payment: visit https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
– Warm House Discount Scheme: visit https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
– British Gas Energy Trust: visit https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
– Fuel Bank Foundation, https://www.fuelbankfoundation.org/

I can’t afford my council tax

Council tax discretionary discount, visit https://www.bromley.gov.uk/CouncilTaxDiscretionaryReductionForm

DEBT

I require assistance with debt

Christians Against Poverty: phone 07754 934722
Stepchange phone 0800 138 1111 or visit stepchange.org.uk
National Debtline visit nationaldebtline.org or phone 0808 808 4000

EMPLOYMENT / BENEFITS

I’m unemployed and need help with my CV / job search

– Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life

I need help with Universal Credit claims, welfare benefits, charitable grants, and support services

– Citizens Advice Bromley, phone on 0808 2787 898, or visit Community House South Street, BROMLEY, Kent BR1 1RH
– Living Well Bromley, Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, London, SE20 7LX : email hello@livingwell.life, call 07864591607 or visit livingwell.life
– Turn2us: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

I need some advice or help filling-in forms

- – Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/

I or someone I know is struggling with a physical disability

– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/

I or someone I know has a long term health condition

– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/

MENTAL HEALTH

I or someone I know is suffering from severe mental health issues

– Bromley Mental Health Services: If it is an emergency, and you are unable to contact your care-coordinator, you can call the 24- hour Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 330 8590.
– Care Programme Approach, https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/care-for-people-with-mental-health-problems-care-programme-approach/
– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/
– Family Action, visit https://www.family-action.org.uk/

I or someone I know is struggling with autism or learning difficulties

– Bromley Well: call 0808 278 7898, visit https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/

I WANT TO HELP

All of the above-mentioned organisations would probably welcome help. In addition, some not mentioned are:

I’m a woman who wants to use and develop her talents for good

– Catholic Women’s League (Beckenham Section)
- - Contact St Edmund’s Parish Office

I want to help raise money for local charities

– Beckenham Rotary Club: visit https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=695
– Bromley Rotary Club: visit https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=699

I want to donate furniture

– St Christopher’s Hospice: visit https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/our-shops/furniture-large-donations/
– British Heart Foundation, visithttps://www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods/book-furniture-collection-near-me

I want to host someone in my home

– Bromley Homeless: visit https://bromleyhomeless.org/want-to-host/ if you have a spare room and would like more information.

I want to help maintain Beckenham

– Beckenham Green Friends: email greenfriends@coperscope.org.uk, or follow Beckenham Green Friends on Facebook

I want to donate to SVP Beckenham

– Give online to: SVP (St Edmund of Canterbury – Beckenham), S/C 60-60-04, A/C 46076190.
– Give at Church in an envelope through the presbytery door
– Please complete a gift-aid form to boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate: click here

St. Edmund's Church, Beckenham

I NEED HELP

Help with housing issues

Help with social issues

Help with financial issues

Help with health issues

I WANT TO HELP

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