Southside Shopping Centre has demonstrated its continued investment in the community by providing financial assistance and resources to five local charities and organisations that address pressing social issues in the Wandsworth area. The charities – Learn to Love to Read, StandOut, Devas Club, Home-Start Wandsworth, and Power 2 Connect – each serve a vital role within the local community.
This initiative is funded by Southside Shopping Centre’s owner, Landsec, via its social impact programme, Landsec Futures. The scheme aims to empower local initiatives that contribute significantly to the well-being and development of the community and create positive changes in the area. Applications are open for grants for local not-for-profit organisations.
Learn to Love to Read promotes literacy and a love for reading among children in the Wandsworth community. The charity provides reading materials, literacy classes and events, and offers one-to-one support to primary-age children to improve their reading skills and build their confidence. StandOut empowers people to make positive changes after prison via coaching and practical support. Devas Club improves the lives of local children with a range of activities that develop skills, tackle mental health issues and enhance wellness, including maintenance of their rooftop football pitch. Home-Start Wandsworth aids families with children under 5 years old, offering practical assistance and emotional encouragement.
Southside’s contribution to these charities will ensure everyone in Wandsworth has the opportunity for the best possible start in life. Pieter Strömbeck, Centre Director at Southside Shopping Centre, emphasises the importance of retail’s role in the community and Southside’s long-term investment. The community grants programme supports local organisations that know the area and effectively address the most pressing social and economic challenges faced by communities.
Southside Shopping Centre has demonstrated its continued investment in the community by providing financial assistance and resources to five local charities and organisations that address pressing social issues in the Wandsworth area. The charities – Learn to Love to Read, StandOut, Devas Club, Home-Start Wandsworth, and Power 2 Connect – each serve a vital role within the local community.
This initiative is funded by Southside Shopping Centre’s owner, Landsec, via its social impact programme, Landsec Futures. The scheme aims to empower local initiatives that contribute significantly to the well-being and development of the community and create positive changes in the area. Applications are open for grants for local not-for-profit organisations.
Learn to Love to Read promotes literacy and a love for reading among children in the Wandsworth community. The charity provides reading materials, literacy classes and events, and offers one-to-one support to primary-age children to improve their reading skills and build their confidence. StandOut empowers people to make positive changes after prison via coaching and practical support. Devas Club improves the lives of local children with a range of activities that develop skills, tackle mental health issues and enhance wellness, including maintenance of their rooftop football pitch. Home-Start Wandsworth aids families with children under 5 years old, offering practical assistance and emotional encouragement.
Southside’s contribution to these charities will ensure everyone in Wandsworth has the opportunity for the best possible start in life. Pieter Strömbeck, Centre Director at Southside Shopping Centre, emphasises the importance of retail’s role in the community and Southside’s long-term investment. The community grants programme supports local organisations that know the area and effectively address the most pressing social and economic challenges faced by communities.
