Introducing The 12 Days of Doing Good!
This December, we are celebrating the amazing charities, community groups and voluntary organisations that make our borough such a vibrant and caring place.
For 12 days, we’ll be spotlighting:
– Local charities doing incredible work
– What support they need right now
– Opportunities for corporates, community partners and local residents to make a real impact
– Simple ways you can give back this season
From donation drives to skilled volunteering, from corporate partnerships to funding needs, this campaign is all about connecting generosity with the people and organisations who need it most.
Whether you’re a business wanting to support your local community, or a resident looking for meaningful ways to help, the 12 Days of Doing Good will give you lots of ways to get involved.
Follow along each day in December and help us spread some goodwill across Wandsworth! Also sign up to our Doing Good In Wandsworth to get updates straight to your inbox so you don’t miss out.
Day 1: WOW Mums – Women of Wandsworth
WOW Mums is a local, women-led organisation dedicated to supporting parents and families in Wandsworth. Their mission is to address the everyday challenges families face from housing and disabilities to women’s health, young carers, after-school activities and employability.
They also play an important role in broadening children’s horizons through cultural, educational and community-focused activities, helping to build confidence and connection in an inclusive environment.
WOW Mums host a weekly forum where women can discuss issues that matter to them, campaign for better solutions, and access activities that support their wellbeing and independence. As a community-funded group with no state funding, they rely entirely on local support to continue their work.
They currently need support with:
• A volunteer accountant
• £1,500 per term to fund WOW Karate – a subsidised 10-week self-defence programme supporting children aged 5–13 during the transition to secondary school
• £5,000 per year to sponsor their Intergenerational Project, which brings together older and younger residents to strengthen community bonds
If you could contribute to any of the above please contact:
Senia Dedic
📞 07811 660580
📧 info@wowmums.com
🌐 wowmums.org.uk
Day 2: Work and Play Scrapstore
Work and Play Scrapstore is a charity dedicated to making creativity accessible while protecting the environment.
Their mission is:
- Provide free or low-cost art, craft and play materials to families, schools, community groups, childminders and students who would otherwise struggle to access them.
- Divert surplus materials from landfill, saving over 60 tonnes each year and giving them new life in the hands of local makers, children, educators and creatives.
They have been recognised through Green Mark certification, proving their commitment to sustainability, waste reduction and environmental education. With 850 members and growing, their low-cost annual membership (from £35 per year) offers extraordinary value allowing members to collect 95% of materials for free.
They also offer a free, sustainable upcycling solution to companies wishing to donate surplus stock rather than pay for disposal.
In addition to materials, the Scrapstore:
• Runs creative workshops, classes and collaborative projects
• Supports mental wellbeing through crafting and volunteering
• Provides 50+ volunteering opportunities in the borough
• Hosts Hazelfest, their annual mini green festival as part of WAF
• Helps embed sustainability knowledge for future generations
“For over a decade, the Scrapstore has been invaluable for our home-educating family with two neurodiverse children. It nurtured their creativity, supported their mental health, and embedded sustainability values, helping my son secure a place at Kingston College to study 3D Design.”
— Ellora Coupe, Her RetroFit Space
They currently need support with:
• Volunteers (including corporate volunteer days: £25 per person, max. 12 volunteers)
• Fundraising support
• £5,000 annual corporate sponsorship from organisations aligned with their values and mission
Contact details:
Gill Upton
Email: gillupton@me.com
Charity Number: 1041641
Address: 13 BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON SW17 0DA
www.workandplayscrapstore.org.uk
Day 3: MAN&BOY
They are a charity built on one powerful belief, when positive male role models are actively present, children, families and communities thrive.
Their programmes bring men and boys together to bond, have fun and take part in adventurous activities that strengthen relationships, boost confidence and create long-lasting positive impact within families.
MAN&BOY offers a diverse range of opportunities from camps and climbing courses to activity days that support emotional wellbeing, communication and resilience. Their work doesn’t just support the men and boys who attend it helps transform whole families and strengthen community connections.
To support their work, they need your help with;
- Fantastic volunteers to support with our programme of activities, admin and outreach work
- Links to organisations in the community who can refer families to us and work alongside us to provide the best support to them
- Fantastic fundraisers and fundraising schemes to generate the funds we need to run camps, climbing courses and activity days
Contact details:
www.manandboy.org
Olly McClean, Engagement Coordinator – olly.mcclean@manandboy.org
Support their Festive Campaign:
Donate here: https://checkout.justgiving.com/ozt7tcdf51