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Our statement on Home Office’s proposed changes to asylum
We have written to our Members of Parliament to express our concern and horror at the recent announcements from the home secretary Shabana Mahmood on changes to the UK’s asylum system. You can read our letter below. If you would like to write to your MP, you can use writetothem.com to easily find your MP and send them a message.
£40,000 of Community Funding Up for Grabs – You Can Help SDCAS Win!
A fantastic community-led funding initiative from THINC is giving local people the power to decide how £40,000 of support is shared among projects in Peckham and Brixton. Dozens of organisations have put forward their ideas — and now it’s over to residents to vote for the ones they believe have the biggest impact. Naturally, we’d love your support!Southwark Day Centre
Books, Bakes and Festive Cheer at Copleston Café
Get into the festive spirit at the Copleston Café’s Christmas Bookstall, where you’ll find a joyful mix of books, homemade cakes, jams, savouries and handmade wreaths—plus a hamper raffle full of seasonal treats. Pop by between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday 13 December to browse, chat and enjoy a festive coffee or two. All proceeds go to SDCAS (Southwark Day
SDCAS Crowdfunder – we’ve reached our target!
Since launching this campaign on 7th September we have received one off donations totalling £71,999 through various routes – the Crowdfunder page itself, Donorbox donations, direct bank transfers, our Just Giving page and the GALA prize draw. Beyond online and in the real world, our September concert was the most successful ever; London City Voices sang in support of us;
Join Us at Our Upcoming Bookstall – 11 Oct
A huge thank you to the organisers, musicians, and everyone who joined us for Saturday’s concert—it was a wonderful evening and raised an incredible £600, the highest total yet from one of our events. Your generosity means so much. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—there’s still time to be part of our fundraising efforts. Our next event will be
Dulwich Park Runners Host 5 Oct Event for SDCAS
The excellent Dulwich Park Runners, long-standing supporters and generous food donors to SDCAS, are going the extra mile for us once again. They are hosting a special fundraising run in beautiful Dulwich Park, with proceeds going directly towards our crowdfunder. This is a welcoming, sociable event, set over a manageable distance that’s perfect for regular runners and newcomers alike. With
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