This is one of the best cancer research stores Ive been inthat said I havent been in that many, but…read moreIve been in a lot of charity shops and this one is really good. The clothes are reasonably priced - no-one expects them to be amazingly cheap, because they're a charity trying to raise money afterall. Most of all I've noticed that their clothes are aways really good quality. Who says you need to pay through the nose for vintage clothing? just go to cancer research store.

TearFund is a large Christian charity with an international anti-poverty agenda. They focus on five…read moremain areas: HIV, disaster response, challenging injustice, environmental action and helping with the basics (water, sanitation etc). Most if not all of their work is undertaken in less developed countries. They're a large charity, raising over £63m in 2007/2008. However despite their size I don't think many people have heard of them -- largely because a lot of their fund-raising is done through local churches, typically evangelical ones (I think the 'tear' bit originally stood for The Evangleical Alliance Relief fund). More information is available from their website (see link above) but TearFund is a very worthy cause and certainly one that enjoys our unreserved support.

Some of the best (free) exhibitions in town "DIRT" is on now…read more: who would have thought so much could be said on the subject! My mate Baz's great grandfather, Joseph Bazalgette invented the sewerage system for London. Thanks be to God that he did, when you learn what goes on in other cities even today .....

Great cafe downstairs but wander around! You'll find lovely staircases, a cool library, a…read moremodernised new reading room to chill and more often than not fantastic exhibitions. I saw State of Mind currently on which was great!

Offers Stockwell locals loads of cool activities! These include :…read more - IT classes and drop in sessions - Adult Learning courses - Self Help Groups - Health and Wellbeing sessions. - Keep Fit Classes Worth noting that many of these are free! If you live locally get involved yo

The King's Fund is a charity/think tank that tries to improve healthcare. They produce a number of…read morereports per year and host all kinds of events with well known speakers, conferences, etc. Some events are free, and some you have to pay to attend, but you'll find a lot of thought is put into each event. The venue itself is very nice inside, and anything you attend you'll almost undoubtedly meet some very interesting people.

I rather like this British Heart Foundation in Beckenham! I have found many hidden gems in here and…read morethe staff are just lovely! It's not too big so if it's busy it's busy! I like this British Heart Foundation, although similar to many others in the UK, it just seems to have some great finds.

The Swanscombe Children's Centre is fantastic. I have had two children since living in Swanscombe…read moreand the staff and the service I have received has been great. They offer ante natal groups pro natal groups, toddler groups, assistance with breast feeding, drop in sessions, weigh in sessions, christmas / easter days off, lots of day sessions for children in the Summer involving lots of different activities. The staff also visit your homes for regular checks. I have had also had a speech therapist visit regularly who was also excellent. The effort the staff put into this centre is amazing.

THT is the leading HIV organization the UK and throughout Europe! We met with representatives to…read morelearn about their work around prevention, advocacy, linking HIV+ positive patients with care, as well as some of their social/media campaigns. These folks are doing a great job in reducing the rate of HIV in London and throughout the UK! Bravo!