Below are the charitable services available in Barnet, Camden, Islington and surrounding areas.
Set up in 2009, Renaissance Foundation is a specialist youth charity providing support to two hard-to-reach groups: young carers and young hospital patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. Their mission is to inspire these young people to reach their full potential through our three-year programme, using the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development. Their programme is designed to create high aspirations, build resilience and confidence in public settings and support positive engagement with society.
Their young people take part in exciting projects including employability skills, global citizenship and coaching opportunities. In addition, they go on trips to museums, galleries, heritage sites, Formula 1 and lots more!
Renaissance Foundation currently have a team of five full-time employees, based at their youth hub in Aldgate, supporting around 80 young people (plus alumni). They have ambitious plans to grow the charity’s reach significantly in the coming years.
Renaissance Foundation: London youth charity for Young Carers and Young Patients
Family Fund is a charity that believes families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families.
They try to make this happen every day by:
1. Giving grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford. For example, family breaks, digital equipment, white goods, clothing, bedding, furniture and play equipment.
2. Offering services to help parents and carers to achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family. This includes where to go for support with money, benefits and budget planning, information on mental health and wellbeing. And practical workshops to help people get online and use digital tools.
3. Providing ways for families to share their experiences, so they can influence lasting change on issues that matter to them.
Find out if you are eligible for a grant by visiting their website.