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  • Reconnecting with our legacy

    We recently welcomed Nell Nicholson to Brandon Centre to chat to us about her grandmother’s (and our founder’s) legacy, Dr Faith Spicer. Faith was an extraordinary woman whose vision continues to shape our work more than 57 years after she founded the London Youth Advisory…

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  • 2027 London Marathon for Brandon Centre

    Applications Now Open: Run the 2027 TCS London Marathon for Brandon Centre We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 TCS London Marathon! If you have ever dreamed of taking on one of the world’s most iconic running events, this…

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  • One day at La Sainte Union Catholic School

    As part of the First Give One Day, on 11th May, we visited La Sainte Union Catholic School to speak to students about our work and the impact charities can have in our local communities. The day involved a panel discussion alongside the Amy Winehouse…

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  • Skydiving for Brandon Centre

    From being on the ground at the London Marathon to taking to the skies and jumping out of planes, it’s been a busy month for us! On 24th April Maya, Grace and Lucca got up super early to travel to North London Skydiving Centre in…

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  • The London Marathon race recap

    On a sunny Sunday 26th April, we joined thousands of spectators to cheer on our two incredible runners, Adam and Sam, at the London Marathon. With our sign held high (wonderfully handmade by Rosie, our work experience intern), we followed the progress of Adam and…

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  • Meet our marathon runners

    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…

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  • Brandon Centre at Google

    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,…

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  • World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2025

    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…

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  • Arsenal and Brandon Centre

    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…

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  • Opening up our historic house

    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,…

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