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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.

Community Activities

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.

Break-ins at The Hive Cafe: A message from the CEO

Break-ins at The Hive Cafe: A message from the CEO

Hive Café, our community café project in Palace Road, Streatham, has been the subject of a number of alarming criminal attacks over recent weeks. Firstly we had two break-ins and subsequently two incidents in which our windows were smashed. The first time, about half...
Help needed to remove Snooker tables

Help needed to remove Snooker tables

We are looking for volunteers to help us remove two 12ft snooker tables from our Central Hill site. These tables were generously gifted to us and have been well-loved, but unfortunately, they now need to be removed due to upcoming building maintenance. We would love...
Congratulations to Charline King M.B.E

Congratulations to Charline King M.B.E

Charline King MBE Congratulations to Charline King, our wonderful Head of Children & Young People’s Services here at Rathbone on receiving her MBE yesterday from HRH Prince William. This well-deserved award highlights Charline’s commitment to our...
Hive Café

Hive Café

Have you visited our Hive Café yet?  It’s an exciting and important project aimed at getting people with learning disabilities and autism into paid employment roles in the hospitality industry.  You can support us by popping in regularly and enjoying the delicious...
Exciting New Artwork

Exciting New Artwork

With thanks to our Landlord Derrick, we are delighted to have this fantastic mural on our Supported Living home. The three tenants, who all have autism, have this to brighten up their time in the garden. Thanks to wonderful @barnieart and the team for the wonderful...
The Mentoring Project – Norwood Consortium

The Mentoring Project – Norwood Consortium

Great News! We’ve been awarded funding through the @mayorofldn New Deal For Young People. Through the Propel collaboration we will be delivering mentoring to help young people in need reach their potential. #newdealforyoungpeople Supported by Mayor Of London...
Space for Hire! @ The Old Library

Space for Hire! @ The Old Library

The Old Library is community asset managed by Rathbone, a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting adults with learning disabilities across Lambeth. We also provides services to children and young people within the vibrant community of West...
We are recruiting!

We are recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for a Support worker and Sessional Youth Worker. For more information about these roles and how to apply, see here.
We are seeking volunteers

We are seeking volunteers

We are seeking volunteers…. Rathbone currently has a number of volunteer roles available and we are looking for enthusiastic, local people who are keen to support us in the delivery of our work:  > Trustees – find out more here > A Quality Assurance...
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