Extend your community beyond UCL, out into the incredible city that is London. There's so much potential but let us help you as it can be hard to know where to start! Kick things off at our vibrant Community Fair, taking place in the main quad marquee. We've got lots of student community projects where students are already engaged with a community organisation and will tell you all about their experiences. We even have some community organisations themselves joining us on campus, so speak to them directly!
Don’t miss this early chance to connect, learn, and support local businesses!
📅 Date: Friday 27 September
⏰ Time: 11:00-14:00
📍 Location: Main Quad Marquee, UCL
🎟️ Book your free ticket and enter any time during your allocated slot!
We have staggered tickets to avoid overcrowding. Your ticket guarantees entry but you will need to join the queue when you arrive. Queue closes at 13:45.
Let's come together and celebrate our community spirit! 🌟 Browse below some of the community organisations who will be there on the day!
Somers Town People Museum - A Space for Us
People's Museum Somers Town is a community museum set up by local residents to play a part in the sustainable development of cities and civic society and reducing inequality. They will bring their Story Bike and feature their social action and architecture conservation projects to get involved in.
Olly's Future
Olly's Future develops and delivers suicide prevention initiatives, particularly for young people, and promotes well-being, particularly through the arts. They will run drama games sessions with actors around wellbeing and self-care.
Keen London
Keen London provides free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities.
Kenwood House - English Heritage
Kenwood House is a stunning 17th-century country mansion set within beautiful grounds in Hampstead Heath, managed by National Heritage. It has restored interiors and an art collection boasting masterpieces from greats like Turner and Rembrandt.
London Borough of Camden-Digital Inclusion Team
A Digital Champion is a volunteer from within the community who works with individuals or small groups to teach them digital skills and boost their confidence. This could involve helping one-on-one in one of Camden's libraries or leading a session in your local TRA hall or community centre.
Mary's Meals
Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries, encouraging school attendance. It is a grassroots movement with minimal staff.
St John's Soup Kitchen & Food Bank
St John's is a Church of England parish church that offers food for others. It aims to unite the community by bringing together local volunteers to run a soup kitchen for the less fortunate in the area.
The main quad is single level, with some cabling guards that non-motorised wheelchairs can pass over. The marquee is accessible via a ramp. The fair has been laid out in the marquee to ensure comfortable wheelchair passage.
If you have friends or family joining you during these early days of your UCL time, please bring them along with you if it helps. We'd love to meet them!