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About Us

We are a local charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and young people to thrive in their communities.

For Adults

We support adults with learning disabilities to live independently, build skills, and fully participate in the community.

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For Young People

Our programmes give young people spaces, guidance, and opportunities to grow in confidence and reach their potential.

Get Involved

Volunteer, donate or partner with Rathbone. Your support helps us create opportunities and lasting change in Lambeth.

Donate

Support us to change lives in Lambeth.

Volunteer

Give your time to support local people.

Partner

Join us to create lasting community impact.

Our Spaces

Our venues are available to hire for events, with every booking helping to fund and sustain Rathbone’s community work.

The Old Library

A flexible venue for local gatherings.

The Hive Cafe

Bright, welcoming space for any event.

Central Hill

Perfect for meetings and workshops.

For Young People

Spaces and support for young people

Rathbone provides safe, inclusive spaces for young people aged 8–25 to connect, learn, and thrive. Our youth clubs, creative programmes and leadership projects help build confidence, skills and a sense of community.

What We Offer

Open-access youth provision

We run open-access youth clubs and projects for young people aged 8–19 (and up to 25 for those with SEND). Through trusted relationships with youth workers, we create safe environments where young people can take part in creative, social and active programmes that support wellbeing, independence and growth.

Our Youth Clubs

We operate from two main hubs in Lambeth: The Old Library Youth Club in West Norwood and Central Hill Youth Hub in Gipsy Hill. Each hub offers a unique mix of creative, educational and recreational opportunities shaped by young people themselves.

Central Hill

24-hour support in Rathbone-managed homes, helping people live safely and independently.

Old Library

Gardening, outdoor learning, and community projects that build skills, wellbeing and independence.

Youth Voice

Shaping services together

Young people play a central role in shaping our work through Youth Management Teams (YMTs). These groups meet regularly to share ideas, influence decisions and help design new programmes. Their voices ensure Rathbone’s services stay relevant, inclusive and empowering.

Get Involved

Help us continue our work for Lambeth.

Volunteer

Share your time and skills to support youth clubs, mentoring and community projects that make a lasting difference.

Donate

Every pound strengthens front-line work in Lambeth, funding consistent, person-centred support where it matters.

Partner

Work with us as a school, employer, commissioner or community group to create joined-up solutions with real impact.

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