Hammersmith United Charities

Hammersmith United Charities Hammersmith's charity since 1618. Exceptional sheltered housing and focused grant making. Building a legacy for the people of Hammersmith.

Hammersmith United Charities invests in the people and communities in the 8 northern wards of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage, building on our legacies, wisdom, learning and experience gained over 400 years. We support local people to build their confidence and resourcefulness, develop their own talents and skills, connect people together

and strengthen relationships and neighbourliness within and across diverse communities. We achieve these aims by:

•managing vibrant sheltered housing communities for older people where residents work alongside the Charity’s gardener and horticulturalist to make safe beautiful environments for people to share and enjoy as neighbours
•funding a community based grants programme
•match funding the Wormholt & White City Big Local with the Lottery; and
•by working with local people, organisations and businesses to make Hammersmith a great place.”

“The thing that most lights up the brain is social interaction and laughter. We walk, we cycle, we have parties, we have...
12/06/2026

“The thing that most lights up the brain is social interaction and laughter. We walk, we cycle, we have parties, we have coffee mornings. It’s a space away from worries; there’s no need to divulge a diagnosis or fill in a referral form.” For Brian CIC runs dementia- and disability-inclusive activities in Old Oak. Read the interview with founder Clare Morris on our website to find out more: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/05/15/for-brian/

[Image shows two older people sitting on a bench.]

Thousands of people in Hammersmith rely on the voluntary sector. From toddler groups to emergency food parcels, the serv...
11/06/2026

Thousands of people in Hammersmith rely on the voluntary sector. From toddler groups to emergency food parcels, the services offered across the borough change lives. Our Community Grants help to support many of these groups. Earlier this year, we awarded 13 groups with grants totalling £107,500. You can find out which groups are benefitting on our website: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/06/11/february-2026-grants-announced/

For , we’ve been talking to our Head of Grants and Community, Paul Robson, who started working here when he was 65. As ...
10/06/2026

For , we’ve been talking to our Head of Grants and Community, Paul Robson, who started working here when he was 65. As well as paid work, Paul volunteers for two charities. He shares, “We all do a mixture of things throughout our lives – a bit of paid work, a bit of learning, a bit of caring for others, a bit of leisure time, maybe a bit of community work. How you balance that and use your time, effort, mental energy and physical energy, is in flux throughout your life; the size of each slice of the pie changes.”

Read the full article at https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/06/09/age-without-limits/

🌹 It's London Open Gardens weekend!Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open t...
06/06/2026

🌹 It's London Open Gardens weekend!

Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open to visitors tomorrow, Sunday 7th June, for London Open Gardens between 11 and 3.

Sycamore House, Sycamore Gardens, W6 0AS
John Betts House, Rylett Road, W12 9NJ

Tickets are £5 cash on the door for entry to both gardens.

The residents will also be selling delicious home made cakes and luscious home grown plants. Cash only.

If you are a keen gardener, have never been to an almshouse before or just fancy a big slice of cake please come and join us! 🍰🪴

Our local friends are also taking part. Visit the London Open Gardens website for tickets to access all gardens in Hammersmith and across London

🌹 Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open to visitors this Sunday for London...
04/06/2026

🌹 Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open to visitors this Sunday for London Open Gardens.

Whether you're a keen gardener, looking for a peaceful green space to explore or want to get to know your neighbours in Hammersmith we would love to see you.

Sycamore House (W6 0AS) and John Betts House (W12 9NJ) will be open from 11 to 3 on Sunday 7th June. £5 cash on the door for both gardens.

Residents will also be selling homemade cakes and homegrown plants. (Cash only)

Our local friends are also taking part. Visit the London Open Gardens website for tickets to visit them and gardens all over London

While many of the students at Hammersmith Academy don’t have their own garden, they do have access to the school’s. Ever...
03/06/2026

While many of the students at Hammersmith Academy don’t have their own garden, they do have access to the school’s. Every student spends time doing practical gardening activities each year, such as sowing seeds and watering crops. The school’s gardener, Sue Beenstock, says, “I want them to have a sense of wonder at how incredible nature is when they're planting and seeing things grow.”

Find out more on our website: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/05/14/hammersmith-academy/

Do you want to make a meaningful difference for the people of Hammersmith? We’re appointing a new Trustee, who will also...
02/06/2026

Do you want to make a meaningful difference for the people of Hammersmith? We’re appointing a new Trustee, who will also join our Grants and Community Committee.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people with a strong connection to the area or lived experience of the challenges faced by our community. You do not need to have been a Trustee before as we’ll provide full training and support.

Please visit our website for full details. The closing date is 17 June 2026.

Did you know that Hammersmith United Charities has been providing housing for local older people form more than 400 year...
02/06/2026

Did you know that Hammersmith United Charities has been providing housing for local older people form more than 400 years?

This Sunday, June 7th, the residents are opening their award winning Almshouse gardens to the public as part of London Open Gardens. Tickets are £5 cash on the door for entry to both gardens.

Sycamore House, Sycamore Gardens, W6 0AS
John Betts House, Rylett Road, W12 9NJ

The residents will also be selling delicious home made cakes and luscious home grown plants to raise funds for the maintenance of the garden. Cash only.

If you enjoy gardens, have never been to an Almshouse before or simply want somewhere lovely to sit to get out of the sun please come and join us, we would love to see you!

🌹 Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open to visitors this Sunday for London...
01/06/2026

🌹 Usually enjoyed only by our residents, our beautiful almshouse gardens will be open to visitors this Sunday for London Open Gardens.

Whether you're a keen gardener, looking for a peaceful green space to explore or want to get to know your neighbours in Hammersmith we would love to see you.

Sycamore House (W6 0AS) and John Betts House (W12 9NJ) will be open from 11 to 3 on Sunday 7th June. £5 cash on the door for both gardens.

Residents will also be selling homemade cakes and homegrown plants. (Cash only)

Our local friends are also taking part. Visit the London Open Gardens website for tickets to visit them and gardens all over London

In honour of , we’re celebrating one of our residents, Lorraine. She volunteers for Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank at St...
01/06/2026

In honour of , we’re celebrating one of our residents, Lorraine. She volunteers for Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank at St Simon’s Church. Lorraine told us, “You get to know the clients who come in regularly, and they get to know you. If you're not there, then they'll say, “Oh, we haven't seen you for a week or two. Were you away? Are you okay?” It really shows that you're making an impact on them and it makes you appreciate what you have yourself.”

You can read an interview with Lorraine on our website: https://hamunitedcharities.org.uk/2026/05/29/celebrating-hammersmiths-volunteers/

[Image shows Lorraine with our scheme manager Chris, smiling at the camera.]

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Sycamore House, Sycamore Gardens
London
W60AS

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+442087414326

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