Connecting people, building communities

North London Cares is a community network that recruits young professionals through social, digital and corporate networks and matches them to brand new volunteering opportunities to support our neighbours in need of a little extra support, time or companionship. We were set up to bridge the gap between social extremes in Islington, Camden, Hackney and Haringey - creating interactions and relationships that might not otherwise occur, and building trust and understanding in our communities.

Why the community needs this charity

Our growing network of volunteers supports over 300 people in need in our community - particularly older people - to get their weekly shop, make a GP appointment, to tidy the flat, or just to get out of the house for some respite and company. As well as supporting those neighbours, we provide a mechanism and many enjoyable projects through which young professionals can contribute to their community in a simple, accessible, relevant and relatable way.

Results and outcomes

Urban isolation and social dislocation is a huge problem in north London, as we witnessed during the 2011 riots. Our projects tackle those challenges head on. Our work centres around the power of human interaction to improve understanding across socio-economic, generational and ethnic groups, and to build trust in communities. We believe the interactions we create have an positive and important impact on the health, happiness and social connectivity of those we support.

Latest activities and projects

Film Nights

Our Film Nights provide the opportunity for older people to get out of the house, socialise with others, and enjoy tea, sandwiches, cake and a new release movie with young professionals. read more

Love Your Neighbour

We recruit young volunteers to support their neighbours with simple, everyday, low-level tasks - such as going shopping for older people, escorting immobile neighbours to the GP, putting up shelves for people, or just spending a little time and companionship... read more