Flourishing Lives

Established in 1972 London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We’re here to support the health and mental well-being of the LGB&T community in and around London.   We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. We’re Read more [...]

Opening Doors London (ODL) is the biggest charity providing information and support services specifically for older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* (LGBT*) people in the UK. We are a membership organization providing regular social opportunities across the capital to help develop networks and communities for LGBT* people, aged over 50. We also offer specialist training Read more [...]

Who are we? – Sage Dance Company was founded in Spring 2010 by choreographer and former First Soloist with the Royal Ballet Company, Simon Rice. – a unique, community, classical ballet-based dance company for those aged 55 and above – we have 16 members, both men and women, with a wide and varied experience of Read more [...]

The Haynes Centre is a specialist dementia hub which provides different levels of support to those diagnosed with dementia. The day service provision is offered via social worker referrals to adults with a moderate or severe dementia diagnosis. To complete a referral, if you do not currently have a social worker, ask for a needs assessment. The Day Read more [...]

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.   Arts, Education and Society We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. Through our arts, education and society programmes, we give opportunities to hundreds of millions of people worldwide each year. Our work in arts Since Read more [...]

At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’ll help you find your best way through. From advice about money and work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here when you need us most. Improving Services for Older People Just over half of all people newly Read more [...]

Improbable is an award winning company that occupies a vital space in the landscape of UK theatre. At the heart of our artistic practice is improvisation. Whether in performance, rehearsal or development we will use the practice and philosophy of improvisation in the process of creation (even when we’re working on classic plays or operas). Read more [...]

Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in residential care that has been serving the Jewish community for over 175 years. We offer world-class holistic care in a safe, stimulating environment at Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House(currently closed for major redevelopment)in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Our individually tailored service offers a ‘home from home’ – with kind, compassionate residential, Read more [...]

Central & Cecil Housing Trust (C&C) is a social landlord providing housing for over 55s in London. We offer a range of accommodation including Sheltered Housing, nursing homes and specialist care homes for people living with dementia. Although it is common for housing associations to offer activities for their residents, we provide a special focus Read more [...]

I am a writer and performer, I make theatre and I write and perform stories. At the heart of all of my work is a love of stories. I’m a relentless optimist, a champion of kindness, a compulsive reader, a defender of hope, a mischief maker and I’m very fond of wigs (you’ll see).   Theatre I run White Read more [...]