St Vincent's Centre, Brixton

Christmas Crafts Fair 🎅🏻
Keep the Doors of Hope open this Christmas.🎄
A safe place for the local community
A place for young people
A creative space for all
Refugee and asylum seeker community

Come and join us on the 14th December to support your local craft makers, get some handmade Christmas gifts and spread some joy!

Donate now to help St Vincent's Brixton Centre continue to provide frontline services to those who need it most.

A safe place for the Brixton community to socialise and get creative.

A place for young people to get together to cook, create, dance and have fun.

An arts-oriented and creative space for all.

A supportive hub for the refugee and asylum seeker community.

An arts-oriented community centre right in the heart of Brixton

Here at St Vincent's Brixton we welcome all with open arms, smilling faces, and kind hearts, providing support and befriending the local communitiy with arts-centred activities and a range of different cultural events throughout the year.

Our Mission

Food Provisions - Food for the betterment of our community's health and wellbeing as well as a tool for connection

Arts Programming - Accessible arts programming as a tool for local social change

Community-led Projects - Providing a safe space for local community groups to gain support and flourish

Our Vision

A vibrant community hub set in the beating heart of Brixton, that welcomes everyone, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds, providing accessible arts activities that support creativity and learning, as well as practical support such as food and advice, in a warm heritage rich space that aims to promote mental health and well-being for people living in and around Brixton.

Our Community

Testimonials

My son really loves coming to the sessions. It gives him something that he feels is his own, where he can feel a sense of independence and belonging, alongside enjoying the activities which all align with his interests. Thank you so much for all you do!

Great space for children to learn and explore friendships.

Kids are coming back from the sessions very happy.

His self esteem and confidence has grown.

[My young person] has only been there once so too early to say, but she definitely enjoyed the day she went, and will certainly be coming back! It was great seeing her playing on the piano when we went too.

Was impressed with the warmth of the staff (especially Leanne), and it’s a lovely venue!

My children 12 and 14 have really enjoyed being part of the group, lots of positive feedback from them and they have fun at the sessions (drama).

We are an arts-oriented community hub based in Brixton, London

St Vincent's Brixton is a community centre run by the St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales). The SVP works with people and communities offering practical help, general support and friendship to the lonely, hungry, homeless and vulnerable.

We can carry out this work thanks to the dedication of our volunteer members.

At St Vincent's Brixton, we offer meaningful and long-term befriending. We have a particular focus on the youth, older adults and refugee and asylum seeker communities, offering a range of activities designed to support educational, personal and social development in a safe and supportive environment.

We also provide two multi-use halls suitable for hiring for community group meetings, fitness and wellbeing workshops, theatre and music rehearsals and children's parties.

If you would like to hire a hall, please email our Centre Officer janedr@svp.org.uk to enquire and book.

What's On

We have a range of activities suitable for all, every week during term-time! Travel expenses will be provided for all refugee and asylum seekers.

If you (or someone you know) would like to come to an activity or to find out more, please contact our Activities Coordinator:

Phone: 07930445960

Email: leannet@svp.org.uk

Join Our Vibrant Volunteer Team

We have lots of exciting volunteer opportunities at St Vincent's Brixton

Pictured to the left is the wonderful corporate volunteer team from Mastercard who visited our centre in June 2024, providing much-needed assistance in making our centre ready for the summer.

We will always welcome volunteers to help with our activities, arts admin and social media, we will aim to offer training opportunities in areas that interest you and provide new skills.

From 1 hour a week to bigger roles, get in touch today!

Get in touch with our Centre Manager via email to enquire:

faithm@svp.org.uk

A donation today will open the Doors of Hope this Christmas. 🎄