Hammersmith United Charities

Hammersmith United Charities Hammersmith's charity since 1618. Exceptional sheltered housing and focused grant making. Building a legacy for the people of Hammersmith.

Hammersmith United Charities invests in the people and communities in the 8 northern wards of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage, building on our legacies, wisdom, learning and experience gained over 400 years. We support local people to build their confidence and resourcefulness, develop their own talents and skills, connect people together

and strengthen relationships and neighbourliness within and across diverse communities. We achieve these aims by:

•managing vibrant sheltered housing communities for older people where residents work alongside the Charity’s gardener and horticulturalist to make safe beautiful environments for people to share and enjoy as neighbours
•funding a community based grants programme
•match funding the Wormholt & White City Big Local with the Lottery; and
•by working with local people, organisations and businesses to make Hammersmith a great place.”

Do you know someone on a low income who’s looking for a new home? We currently have a small number of flats available. O...
22/08/2026

Do you know someone on a low income who’s looking for a new home? We currently have a small number of flats available. Our almshouses offer local people over 60 a lively and welcoming community, beautiful communal gardens and on-site scheme managers. Applicants need to have lived in our area of benefit for at least five years. Find out more at: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/housing-for-older-people/

Akiko has been living at Sycamore House for almost a year now. She told us, "Everybody respects our latent individuality...
20/08/2026

Akiko has been living at Sycamore House for almost a year now. She told us, "Everybody respects our latent individuality and really honours that. We are getting older, yes, but we still need our independence. There are community activities; it’s up to the resident if they want to join in.

"I know some older people like bingo… I don’t like bingo, but I love to bring joy through things like disco. So, we’ve put afternoon discos on a couple of times, including an LGBTQ+ party. There was no alcohol, no drugs, it was just about coming in and enjoying music and dance. I’m planning another one for autumn, once it’s cooled down a bit."

You can read the full interview with Akiko on our website. https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/08/20/we-are-getting-older-yes-but-we-still-need-our-independence/

The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in Hammersmith, making life easier for thousands of people. From hospice care ...
13/08/2026

The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in Hammersmith, making life easier for thousands of people. From hospice care to mental health support, the services offered across the borough change lives. We’ve been supporting these grassroots causes for many years, by awarding Community Grants to groups that make a tangible impact in our area. Our July grants round saw 15 groups awarded a total of £106,798.

You can find out which groups are benefitting on our website: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/08/13/july-2026-grants-announced/

Our gardens are designed with both residents and wildlife in mind. Many of our plants were chosen because they attract b...
31/07/2026

Our gardens are designed with both residents and wildlife in mind. Many of our plants were chosen because they attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

Wildlife really needs water during dry spells like we’re experiencing now. Sycamore House has a pond, so we often see dragonflies. We also have a lot of common garden birds, such as sparrows, robins, wrens and blackbirds, as well as the Eurasian jay. A resident once saw a heron here!

We’ve captured a few photos of regular visitors, so thought we’d share them. How cute is the grasshopper?

BlindAid is recruiting volunteers to accompany blind and partially sighted people on trips to the park, café, shops etc....
28/07/2026

BlindAid is recruiting volunteers to accompany blind and partially sighted people on trips to the park, café, shops etc. You’ll receive full training and support. You can find out more on the charity’s website: https://blindaid.org.uk/

[Image shows a woman standing up and reading to an older woman. They are both smiling and look to be enjoying each other's company.]

Free summer activities are available through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. School-age children can tr...
28/07/2026

Free summer activities are available through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. School-age children can try a wide range of activities, from animal care to sports, graffiti art, DJing and more. Many of the clubs are led by our current or former grant holders:

• Fulham Reach Boat Club offers Free Water Sports Weeks over the summer. As well as water-based activities such as kayaking, teenagers can try boxing, tennis and other sports.
• Bubble & Squeak’s Summer Holiday Club runs from 10am to 2pm every weekday. Activities include sports, gardening, cooking, crafts and free play.
• Urbanwise’s Summer Holiday Club gives children the chance to enjoy being outdoors, playing sport, trying STEM activities and more.
• The Sulgrave Club runs both a junior and senior holiday club. Both include outings and other activities.
• DanceWest holds dance classes at Sands End Arts & Community Centre for children aged seven to 12.
• Solidarity Sports works with 250+ children who are recovering from traumatic experiences. Its summer club sees 30 children go on a PGL adventure holiday in Dorset.

Some of the clubs above are now full. However, there are many others to choose from at www.lbhf.gov.uk/holiday-activities-and-food-programme. It’s also worth registering to go on the waiting lists.

[Image shows teenagers playing basketball]

Losing your sight can be incredibly scary and isolating. Many of the people who BlindAid supports rarely leave their hom...
24/07/2026

Losing your sight can be incredibly scary and isolating. Many of the people who BlindAid supports rarely leave their home or have visitors. Richie Walden, Operations Manager, shares, “People's worlds can shrink quite rapidly. I once visited a lady who spoke so rarely that it took her 20 minutes to be able to speak properly to us because her vocal cords weren’t working.” Read the full interview on our website: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/06/30/blindaid/

[Graphic shows a poem: BlindAid is like a lighthouse, Guiding us through turbulent waters, Towards a safer and more connected world, BlindAid is like a cargo ship, But the crew equip us to pilot our own lives, Enhance existing skills, To stand on our own two feet. From nutritional needs to technology, More independent living, BlindAid brings us to a sheltered harbour, Charting a path of friendship, With ongoing visits, As regular as sunrise over the ocean. We may not be able to see a smile, But we can feel the warmth. By Hugh]

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Sycamore House, Sycamore Gardens
London
W60AS

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+442087414326

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