We’re really excited to be a part of this year’s London Marathon. Not only is it our first time, but it’s also a first for our two incredible runners, Adam and Sam, who are taking on the challenge of the finish line and raising funds…
Today, Brandon Centre joined Google’s Community Training Day to lead a conversation around looking after the wellbeing of staff in the voluntary sector. Our team, Pavlos, Julia, Frederike and Emma, explored what wellbeing really means for voluntary sector staff supporting young people every day: feeling emotionally supported,…
World Mental Health Day Today, October 10th, marks #WorldMentalHealthDay, a time to reflect on mental health issues and improvement work all around the world, a time to break down barriers and have important conversations. But for us at Brandon Centre, mental health isn’t just a…
Arsenal and Brandon Centre: A Winning Partnership Arsenal Football Club has long been known not just for its excellence on the pitch, but also for its commitment to making a difference off it. That spirit of community was on full display last week during the…
On Saturday the 13th of September, we opened our doors and garden to the public, as part of this year’s London’s Open House Festival. The festival is an inspiring city-wide celebration of architecture, and a chance for Londoners and visitors alike to explore interesting buildings,…
Music brings people together. And nowhere was this more evident than at a daytime rave – organised by Chloe K – on a Sunday 10th August, where dancers, DJs and donors got together to help fundraise for Brandon Centre. Bringing high-energy sets to the Lock…
On the 26th June, we visited the global law firm, Linklaters, to share our findings from our latest project, Voices Unlocked. www.linklaters.com But before we tell you about that, let’s rewind a little bit… Earlier this year, we were funded by Linklaters to listen to the…
Tania, our Head of Parenting Programmes had a fantastic time connecting with members of the local community in Camden including passionate parents and dedicated staff from local services #familyhub. The event on Saturday 2nd August was all about building relationships, sharing ideas, and promoting Brandon…
Our sensory evening with the Deputy Mayor of London It’s not everyday that you spend an evening with the Deputy Mayor of London, Joanne McCartney sharing cake, but our Islington girls did just that. Since we’ve started the She is Supported (or SIS) project a…
Every year, Alma Street transforms into a buzzing and vibrant fair where the local community comes together to listen to live music, eat tasty street food and meet others from around the area. On the 21st June, we joined in on the fun and set…