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About Pecan Charity:
Pecan is a community development charity based in Peckham. We work with the local community to help people find a way through seemingly impossible barriers to a better future.
Over the past 30 years, we’ve seen thousands clients flourish through our programs, including: ex-offenders and their families, refugees and asylum seekers, young people and the long-term unemployed. We see our service users as people who need supporting – not problems which need solving.
We advocate for those we work with, challenging inequality and injustice at a local and national level to provide hope and belief in a better a future for our community.
Future Plans of Pecan:
Pecan is looking to help more people in the Southwark area more than ever. Our operations in the Foodbank and Peckham Pantry increased significantly thanks to the generosity shown by people and organizations. As part of our association with Trussell Trust, we are also working on an innovative ‘Pathfinder’ program for Foodbanks, which is designed to envision a future where there isn’t any need for Foodbanks.
How Can You Help Pecan Charity Support Those in Crucial Need?
Pecan’s supporters are the reason we are able to continue developing local communities. When you make a donation to Pecan you show someone a kindness that encourages belief in community, and hope for a better future. Thank you!
In case you’re wondering…
- £15 could pay for another person to receive three days of food from Southwark Foodbank.
- £20 could help a woman receive one-on-one advocacy session
- £30 could enable someone to benefit from a one-to-one employment preparation session.
- £50+ can help us support and run our projects
When Was the Pecan Charity Founded?
Pecan was founded in 1989 and started with an Employment Service, later growing to include multiple programs such as a Women's Service, Food Banks, Skill Exchanges, Community Pantry, and an Hour Bank. We are a community-focused organisation and passionate about uplifting Southwark through our values of Kindness, Belief and Hope.
What Did Pecan Achieve in 2020/21?
In 2020/21, we supported 26,000+ people across multiple areas and our initiatives helped save £15,000 per week in savings, helped 72 people secure jobs and raised 177 tonnes of food.
Contact Pecan Charity:
Want to find out more? Simply get in touch using the information before and we will be happy to help.
121A Peckham High Street,London SE15 5SE
0207 723 0007
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