We have been located at Place Ladywell for the past 5 years. Sadly that tenure is coming to an end. The last year has been a tumultuous knowing we will soon lose our home, the domino effect of this has also meant we have not been able to apply for many of the grants we would normally have received funding for. There is however light now at the end of the tunnel!
Lewisham council have found a new location for LDH, we do however need to raise150k for various repair works to make it viable.
Background
We are a frontline service that collects and organises community donations of all kinds which we then distribute to those facing acute hardship in London. Founded in 2020, we are now one of the main points of support for those seeking asylum, the homeless, domestic violence survivors & many other groups. During this time approx 250,000 people have turned to us for support, that's an average on 3,000 a week. We have also been able to prevent thousands of tonnes of clothing and other goods heading to landfill.
Objective
Our new Deptford home will come with a 10 year lease. This security of tenure will ensure our charity, the only one of it's kind in the area can continue to offer those in need support.