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OCO Connect supports individuals, families & communities experiencing disadvantage, exclusion & vulnerability across London and the South East.

We exist to make a lasting and positive impact across Health & Wellbeing, community buildings and Employment.

02/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ What a day! The Lambeth Community Fun Run was a huge success! 💚

What started as an idea to create a first-of-its-kind social value collaboration between OCO Connect and Lambeth grew into something far bigger than we originally imagined.

Other contractors came on board, organisations offered their support, people volunteered their time and, on Saturday, it all came together at Brockwell Park. ☀️

This event showed exactly what can happen when social value stops being something organisations deliver individually and becomes something we deliver together.

Contractors who would usually work independently came together with Lambeth, OCO Connect and the local community with one shared goal — to create something positive for the borough while raising money to support local community initiatives.

And what a fantastic day it turned out to be! 🏃‍♂️🎉

A huge thank you to every single person who ran, walked, volunteered, helped behind the scenes or simply came along to support us. To all of the organisations and contractors who collaborated with us, and to everyone who sponsored or donated to the event — we genuinely couldn’t have done it without you.

We’re incredibly proud of what we achieved together, but perhaps the most exciting part is that this is only the beginning.

We created a model for what collaborative social value can look like — and we definitely don’t intend to stop at Lambeth…

Who knows, our next Community Fun Run might just be coming to your borough 👀

10/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ THE BROCKWELL PARK FAMILY FUN RUN IS COMING! 🏃‍♂️

Join OCO Connect for a brilliant day of running, community spirit and family fun in the heart of Lambeth!

📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
📍 Brockwell Park, Lambeth
🏃 Choose from a 2.5K or 5K Fun Run
🎟️ Adults £10 | Children £5

Whether you’re a regular runner, a complete beginner or simply looking for a fun family challenge, everyone is welcome. Run, walk or jog at your own pace—it’s all about getting involved and enjoying the day!

The event will also help support the Lambeth Community Fund, creating further opportunities for local people and community organisations.

🎟️ Register now using this link ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brockwell-park-fun-run-tickets-1996771362898?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share this post and tag someone you’d love to take part with! 💙🧡

SouthLondon OCOConnect CouchToBrockwell

09/07/2026

Some homes don’t just need cleaning. They need hope🙏

Last Friday, OCO Connect launched a new project with Naima Ali, former Mayor of Southwark, that we believe will make a real difference to some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.

Thanks to funding from Southwark Charities, we carried out our very first deep clean for an elderly resident who was no longer able to maintain their home. Walking through the front door was a stark reminder that, for many people, declining health, reduced mobility and isolation can slowly take away something most of us take for granted—the ability to live comfortably and with dignity.

This project isn’t about spotless kitchens or polished floors.

It’s about restoring dignity.

It’s about giving someone back a home they can feel proud of, improving their wellbeing and reminding them that they haven’t been forgotten.

At OCO Connect, we believe social value should never be a tick-box exercise. It should change lives. That’s exactly why we were created—to identify unmet needs in our communities and work with partners to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that leave a lasting impact.

We couldn’t be prouder of the OCO Connect team, our colleagues at OCO Ltd, and our engineers and apprentices who rolled up their sleeves to help with our very first clean.

Seeing everyone work together for one purpose was a powerful reminder that making a difference doesn’t always require grand gestures—sometimes it starts with a mop, a bucket and people who genuinely care.

This is just the beginning.

Over the coming months, we’ll be supporting more elderly and vulnerable residents across Southwark, helping to restore not just homes, but confidence, dignity and a sense of belonging.

If you know an elderly or vulnerable Southwark resident who could benefit from this project, or if you’re an organisation, community group or volunteer who would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can reach more people and ensure that no one feels forgotten in their own home.

Because everyone deserves to feel safe, comfortable and valued where they live.

30/06/2026

🌿 Experienced Gardener Wanted! 🌿

OCO Connect is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic gardener to deliver a series of practical gardening workshops in Gillingham over the next 12 months.

This is a paid opportunity for someone who is passionate about gardening and enjoys sharing their knowledge with others in a fun, engaging and supportive environment.

The workshops will help local people build confidence, learn new skills and experience the many physical and mental wellbeing benefits that gardening can bring.

🌱 We’re looking for someone who:�• Has strong gardening knowledge and experience�• Enjoys working with people�• Can deliver engaging, hands-on workshops�• Is reliable, friendly and passionate about making a difference

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who would be perfect for the role, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please send us a direct message or email us for more information.
Please feel free to share this post to help us find the perfect person! 💚

29/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🌳 Couch to Brockwell is coming to Lambeth! 🌳🏃‍♂️

OCO Connect is excited to be leading the development of Couch to Brockwell, a family fun run that will bring together local residents, Lambeth contractors, community organisations and the voluntary sector for a fantastic day of community spirit, wellbeing and fundraising.

As one of our flagship social value projects, the event aims to raise money for local community initiatives while creating an opportunity for people from across the borough to come together, get active and have fun.

From the very beginning, our vision has been to deliver this event through a truly collaborative approach. We are already working alongside a growing number of Lambeth contractors and partners who are helping to shape and support the event, and we know that by combining our skills, resources and networks, we can create something far bigger than any one organisation could achieve alone.

That’s what social value is all about — organisations coming together to create lasting impact for the communities they serve.

We’re currently looking for organisations and individuals who would like to get involved. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, sponsoring, donating, providing activities, or supporting the event in another way, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can make Couch to Brockwell a fantastic celebration of community and a force for good across Lambeth.

📩 Please contact me if you’d like to be part of the journey.

01/05/2026

Last week, the OCO Connect team attended a Southwark Council Social Value event, run by Southwark Council in partnership with Plentific, bringing together residents and organisations to connect people with opportunities that can truly change lives.

It was inspiring to see so many residents attending and actively exploring job opportunities, training pathways and support services available within their community. We had some fantastic conversations on the day — offering career advice, guidance on training, and practical support to help individuals take their next steps with confidence.

Events like this are exactly what social value is all about — connecting people to opportunities and ensuring no one is left behind.

We’re excited to follow up with many of the residents we met and continue supporting them on their journey.

20/04/2026

Welcome to a Monday night at ANDYSMANCLUB☕️

No judgement, no fees and no pressure to talk. Just a brew, a biscuit and a safe space to chat.

We now have over 350 groups running across the UK and online, every Monday 7-9PM (excluding bank holidays) for any man 18+.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to [email protected] to join our online groups.

09/04/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend and enjoyed some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🐣

At OCO, we’re incredibly proud of our staff, who came together to support local families by collecting nearly 100 Easter eggs to donate to the Bromley Borough Foodbank.

The eggs were delivered last week, just in time for Easter, helping to bring a little joy to children and families who may otherwise have gone without.

A special thank you to Liz O’Connor, who led this initiative from start to finish — organising the collection, gathering the donations and personally delivering the eggs to the food bank. Your effort and dedication truly made this happen.

Moments like this show the power of teamwork and community spirit, and we’re proud to play our part in supporting the communities we serve.

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