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The Tabernacle ’s youth ‘Reprazent’ REPRAZENT is an exciting youth-led looking forward to celebrating project, with funding from ‘Awards the incredible contribution and for All’, that began in early 2013 and creative talents of young people will culminate in a high profile event in London.’ in June. Actress Tameka Empson The project will celebrate the (Eastenders) will chair a panel contributions of young people in discussion and the day will feature London, giving local young people performances from local and the opportunity to develop skills in national performers, art exhibitions, Turn to page 4 for all the media, PR, events management debates and short film. Further latest news from our shops! and the arts, whilst increasing their event details will follow, check our employability. website for more information. Gabrielle Tierney, Head of Community Initiatives explained, When: Sunday 23 June 2013 Where: The Tabernacle, ‘we’ve had interest from young 34-35 Powis Square, London, W11 2AY Further details to be confirmed -check people across London and the JUNE 2013 www.octaviafoundation.org.uk event is shaping up to be a for updates! fantastic occasion. We’re really 23 Exciting new community How we help... film project... This year, we expect over 1000 local people to benefit from our projects and activities. Our work provides an opportunity for children and young people to gain high quality training and support, gain confidence and skills to live a fulfilled life; for elderly and vulnerable residents to maintain a quality of life they deserve, and for all adults to have the opportunity for gainful training and employment. Ricardo, Hassan and Genia explain how the Octavia Foundation has helped them.

Hassan explains, ‘Genia is like a Ricardo is 14 and has been a member Case Study: Hassan & Genia daughter to me. I look forward to her Case Study: Ricardo at BASE, our creative and cultural club in visits and our conversations, she is Pimlico since November last year. The old White City stadium & surrounding area QPR Fan Club an outstanding person with a great ‘There’s loads of stuff to do here, the personality she is very intelligent and Funding has been awarded by the Trust and excited to start working computers and filming kit and table Premier League Charitable Fund with local young people interested in we talk about a whole range of issues tennis is cool and we always have a and topics.’ and the Professional Footballers’ developing their skills and interest in nice meal. My favourite was when Association for an exciting community media, film-making and heritage.’ Genia adds, ‘Hassan is an we did roast chicken with roast sweet film and heritage project that will explore The project will begin later this year, unbelievable person; he’s like a father potatoes as well. I like coming here the history of QPR football club and the for more information and to register to me and now, I don’t really consider because I like learning new skills and communities and people that live close your interest, please email QPRfilm@ my visits to him as volunteering, it’s like hanging out with my friends.’ by to Loftus Road in west London. visiting a member of my family. octaviafoundation.org.uk or Delivered in partnership with the QPR call 020 8354 5681 He speaks Russian fluently and has in the Community Trust, the project introduced me to lots of Russian will involve volunteers of all ages and The QPR Trust Support literature that I was unfamiliar with provide opportunities for fans and local are seeking before. It’s lovely for me to be able people to be involved with the film, donations the project! to speak Russian regularly now that either as contributors or as film-makers to support As a token of appreciation for the donation, supporters will receive funding for I’m in London. Volunteering was a and practical training will be provided exciting rewards, including meet great way for me to meet new friends in all areas of film-making, media, the project. and greet opportunities with QPR’s and become more sociable and to research and heritage. first team. To make a donation, integrate better in London.’ scan the QR code or visit Genia is a volunteer befriender and has Reena Mukherji, Director of the www.crowdbnk.com been visiting Hassan for 9 months. Octavia Foundation adds, ‘we’re delighted to partner with the QPR

News in brief... There’s still time to apply for one The Octavia Foundation’s Saturday of our spaces for this year’s Bupa football club begins again on April For the latest news and London 10,000 which will take place 20th, delivered by Solidarity Sports. Our annual volunteer celebration and awards ceremony will take place updates from the Octavia on Wednesday 26 June at the Chelsea Old Town Hall. The event is an on Monday 27 May. Craig fundraised Sessions take place at Goals! on opportunity to celebrate and to thank the 200 local people that for us last year and said, Alpterton Lane, HA0 1JH, from 4 Foundation, please volunteer with us each week. If you’re interested in volunteering, – 6pm and snacks are provided. ‘It was great to run for a local charity visit our website! visit www.octaviafoundation.org.uk/volunteering The club is free to attend, but due and motivating to know the money to limited spaces, please contact www.octaviafoundation.org.uk I raised would help local people, Sean Mendez on 07958 599 922 I thoroughly enjoyed the 10k and to book a place for your child. would encourage anyone thinking Thank you to our friends at about it to go for it!’ Broadway Solicitors, Tooting who generously donated £230 to support our work with people and communities in west and central London and to everyone at Waitrose who voted for us as part of the shop’s Community Matters scheme -we received a cheque for £120.

Volunteer coordinator Gillian, with some of last year’s award winning volunteers SHOPS...NEWS FROM OUR SHOPS...NEWS FROM OUR SHOPS...NEWS FROM OUR SHOPS...NEWS FROM OUR SHOPS...NEWS FROM OUR SHOPS...NEWS FROM Our shops are changing! Regular customers will have noticed changes at our Brompton Road and Events stores. In Fulham, we’ve moved into a new, larger store and When: Thursday 18 April, from 5pm the Brompton Road shop has recently been refurbished to improve and Where: 211 Brompton Road, SW3 2EJ extend the sales area. Join us: to celebrate our Brompton APRIL 2013 Road shop’s 20th birthday and Launch events will take place at both shops in April and May, offering an to launch our new downstairs exclusive opportunity to browse our designer and vintage collections, with 18 sales area for clothing and special offers and treats for all of our guests. Spaces are strictly limited. accessories. To attend, please email [email protected] or call 020 8354 5664 for more information. When: Thursday 16 May, from 5pm Where: 287 Fulham Road, SW10 9PZJ Join us: to Celebrate the launch Our Tooting shop MAY 2013 of our new, glamorous, boutique style store. - will be closed for a short period of time in the coming months for a full 16 refurbishment – watch this space for a special launch event in June!

Home sweet home Great finds Treat your home to some of our gorgeous homeware lines this Spring.

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This hedgehog door stop (£9.99) and pretty vintage style display boxes (from £8.50) are available in all of our shops Also spotted in , brand new We love this gorgeous Emilio Pucci blouse Hunter wellington boots, £8.50 and striking checked jacket, spotted in feathered BIBA cape and our Kensington Church Street store. vintage Gucci handbag.

The Octavia Foundation is a registered charity, established by Octavia Housing that works to support individuals and communities throughout west and central London. Our vision is to help to establish strong and vibrant communities and to help to improve people’s quality of life. Our community work focuses on five key areas: Engaging with young people and children To receive Emily House, 202-208 Kensal Road, news and updates Supporting elderly and vulnerable people London, W10 5BN by email, sign www.octaviafoundation.org.uk Helping with jobs and training Involving the community up on our T: 020 8354 5500 Advising on money and debt website! E: [email protected] We have 18 unique charity shops throughout London, with a OctaviaFoundation strong reputation for good value, high quality items – the proceeds Octavia_Fdn from our shops go to support the work of the Octavia Foundation.

Registered charity number: 1065817