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Support SDCAS: Emergency Fundraising Appeal
Every week, Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS) provides hot lunches, advice, healthcare support, English classes, and a safe, welcoming space for over 100 people who have fled danger in search of safety. But right now, at a time when asylum seekers and refugees need us more than ever, we are facing serious financial difficulties. Without urgent action, we
🎶 27 Sept – Our Fundraising Concert Returns
It’s that time of year again and the Copleston Centre is opening its doors for our annual fundraising concert on Saturday 27th September. The evening begins with a curtain-raiser of a piano and harp duo to set the tone, followed by the main performance: the acclaimed LIPS wind quintet alongside the Heber string quartet. Think The Proms, but cosier –
SDCAS Statement Emergency Fundraising Appeal
To all our friends, supporters and volunteers, We are writing to share the precarious situation that Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS) finds itself in, the most difficult since we started nearly 30 years ago, and to ask for your support to help us get through this extraordinarily challenging time. Each week we help over 200 people relieve their
Spotlight on SDCAS in the Runnymede Trust Blog
Nina’s words beautifully capture the spirit of our community, and we’re grateful to her for shining a light on the stories of those we support. We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to the clients who kindly shared their experiences with Nina (quoted anonymously in the piece) — your voices matter, and they make a powerful impact. Here’s a
Services to access during summer closure
Please note we are closed from Monday 21st July until Monday 4th August.  The following support is available while we are closed: Homelessness 🏡🛌🏻 🏡🛌🏻 -Streetlink: Streetlink is a charity that links people rough sleeping with local support services.  If you are rough sleeping and call them and let them know you need help they will send outreach workers to
Donate to SDCAS when you shop online — it’s easy and free!
We’re registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise free donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you shop with them via easyfundraising — at no extra cost to you! These donations really add up and make a big difference to us. How to make sure you don’t miss out — set
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