Community Research Initiative organisations

Action Tutoring is a national education charity that supports disadvantaged young people to achieve a meaningful level of academic attainment. This enables them to go on to progress in education, employment or training.

We are a 1.2 acre community garden near Kings Cross.

Castlehaven Community Association provides activities, classes and facilities to different age ranges. It aims to inspire and empower people of all ages, cultures and abilities to strive both mentally and physically to achieve their full potential.

English Heritage champions our historic places and advises the Government and others to help today's generation get the best out of our heritage and ensure that it is protected for future generations.

We believe that all children under five living in East London should share the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and reach their potential.

We are a valuable voice in health and social care in Camden. We give out information and advice and champion equality for local people. We have the power to influence the delivery and design of local services, and work in partnership with local organisations.

At Hestia we support adults and children in times of crisis.

We deliver services across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.

Last year we supported 15,238 men, women and children.

Holborn Community Association (HCA) is a community anchor organisation based in central London which aims to encourage community integration, increase opportunities for local people and reduce social and economic inequalities in our community.

To provide confidential listening, support and information to students in London throughout the night.

1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability. Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Sutton House is a sixteenth century house, preserved by the National Trust for its architectural and historic importance. Sutton House is proud to be a part of the community of Hackney, working with community groups, schools and local families.

Not Just Football aims to provide sport recreation and physical activities for all.

We support vulnerable people access the wider community with confidence and self-confidence, we recruit volunteers to support us to achieve this goal. We work with people living with; mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, older and young people and families.

Peter Bedford is a housing association with charitable aims that creates positive change in people's lives. As well as homes and support, we empower people to learn, access work and discover their creative talents.

Our purpose is to tell the story of the Royal Air Force through its people and collections.

St John's Hospice provides expert care and support to people living with a long term illness in London. Each year, St John's supports over 4500 patients and their family members, living with a range of conditions including Cancer, respiratory disease, motor neurone disease, HIV and MS.

Our mission is to house, support and care for vulnerable people in London who either have been, or at risk of sleeping rough and homelessness. Our aim is to make sure that homeless and vulnerable people can look forward with optimism and can contribute to the quality of life.

Starfish is an international charity that cares for vulnerable and orphaned children affected by HIV and poverty in South Africa. We invest in the future of over 13,500 children a year so they can grow into happy and independent young adults.

In the UK today, the best predictor of a child’s academic and social success remains the income and postcode of their parents. We believe that this is damaging to society as too many young people are unable to develop their skills and passions to shape their own destiny.

Two Temple Place is a magnificent neo-gothic mansion on London's Victoria Embankment. The building becomes an exhibition venue for three months each year to host our exhibition programme, and we open for other events and open days throughout the rest of the year. 

Our mission is to empower women, girls and their community through access to quality education so that they can exit poverty for good.

Training Link is a local basic skills training organisation. Founded in 1985, we are based at the back of the British Library, in Somers Town. We provide courses to help people find employment and to encourage them back into adult education and to develop their skills.

Unfold are reaching communities who face the most exclusion, this is because, although we are open to everyone, 85% of the families we support are single headed households led by a woman, 98% of our service users are from racialised groups, and 60% of our referrals come from other supporting serv

Founded in 1951, the One World Trust was created by cross-party Members of Parliament who believed global governance can be improved to better protect the interests of all humanity as well as our environment.

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We are an intergenerational group who prior to the pandemic met monthly to share our stories around a theme over a cup of tea. Our members ages span from 20s to 90s and we feel like a family of wonderful friends.

We are an innovative multi-purpose building in the heart of Kentish Town.  

The National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces (NFPGS) is the umbrella organisation that aims to amplify the voices of Friends Groups across the UK. 

Kensington and Chelsea Over 50s Forum works to combat isolation & depression in older people in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea & other boroughs via seminars, open meetings, and lunch and tea events.

St Mary Abbots Rehabilitation and Training (SMART) is registered as a Charity to support people affected by mental illness on their path to recovery.

One of London's most exciting creative spaces, Cody Dock provides a gateway to the Lea River Park and is home to a gallery, gardens, cafe & bar that make this the perfect pit stop for exploring The Line Sculpture trail and Lower Lea River.  We'd love to hear from any UCL students who'd l

School of Sexuality Education provides in-school workshops on consent, sexual health, porn and positive relationships. They also work with university students, youth groups and provide training and consultancy.

UPSIGN (UK Pakistan Science and Innovation Global Network)  was set up in 2017 and consists of a group of ove 250 educated professionals globally who are dedicated to raising awareness and develop solutions to tackle various social and economic challenges that a

The Association of Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens is an umbrella group of Friends and other organisations that support or manage the many historic squares and gardens in Bloomsbury.

I have a voice brings professionals from the political sphere to the classroom to:

At Black Woman Kindness CIC, we are interested in self-care as the means to building self-confidence and resilience among Black women to build a stronger community. We are challenging the notice of the Strong Black Woman showing no weakness.

Hackney Shed is an inclusive young people's performing arts charity established in 2001.

Bags of Taste works with people in food poverty to improve their diets and finances.

Trapped in Zone One is a registered London based arts collective, with a passion for the arts and culture. Our philosophy is to build strong partnership with community groups and organisations and support our artists, whether it’s their first steps in the art world or if they’re established

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when they do. But far too many people face huge barriers that prevent them from doing so.

Frames Of Mind is a charitable participatory arts organisation based in Newham, East London, established by Zoe Flynn and Bo Chapman in 2019.

Cycling Club Hackney is dedicated to promoting cycling and cycle sport for all levels and ages. Our main club rides run every Sunday, where members and newcomers meet and socialise.

Since August 2019 lead coach Keir Apperley has been in talks with mental health service management at NHS East London Foundation Trust about piloting and testing an ongoing programme of sports club delivery focussed on people experiencing mental health challenges.

We enable access to gardening and green spaces for mental and physical well-being and build communities that make a difference to our local environment.

At The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) we exist to create and cultivate a vibrant Black ecosystem in the UK film and TV sector by championing Black-led film production, distribution, exhibition and preserving Black filmmaking and television.