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.
To provide a warm and safe space to support the Brixton community, providing food, mental health and wellness services, and cultural activities by and for local people.
We are an arts-oriented community centre in the heart of Brixton, targeting areas of deprivation such as families on low-income, refugees and asylum seekers, young carers and older adults. With a focus on the arts, specifically, with groups such as Printmaking, Drama, and Arts and Crafts, we focus on improving mental health and wellbeing through creative stimulation and reducing isolation through social participation.
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).
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.
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
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:
Throughout August we have lots of exciting new workshops covering a range of different arts-related activities, and catering for a range of different ages and skill levels.
If you (or someone you know) would like to come to a summer workshop or to find out more, please contact our Activities Coordinator:
Phone: 07930445960
Email: leannet@svp.org.uk
