Coin Street

Thank you to our valued partners and funders who came to the neighbourhood centre on Monday. By working closely together, we can enrich the lives of individuals and families in our Waterloo and North Southwark community who need it the most. Learn more: coinstreet.org/about-us/partn…

Help Sinfonia Smith Square to bring classical music to under 5's and their parents and carers at our Family and Children's Centre! Find out more and donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS…

On Friday evening, our Family and Children’s Centre hosted a community Iftar, bringing together Coin Street staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all those who helped create such a welcoming and thoughtful atmosphere.

We're happy to announce our new Customer Service Charter, which outlines what you can expect when working with Coin Street or using our services, and how we strive to make sure everyone feels valued and respected. Let us know how we're doing at coinstreet.org/feedback.

Our next volunteering drop-in session is taking place on Tuesday 10 March from 10am to 4pm at St. John's Waterloo. Come along and find out how you can make a difference in the community Learn more about the opportunities available at Coin Street at coinstreet.org/volunteer-us

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, Coin Street hosts regular walks and coffee breaks to help colleagues recharge and connect. Here are Shabeena, Keith, Evone and Eileen embracing the rain on a recent wellbeing walk held on #TimeToTalkDay.

From 3 to 5 March, Observation Point will be home to an IKEA pop-up experience called 'Iftar at Ours', a chance for you to break your fast in a home away from home this Ramadan. Tickets will be assigned via a ballot which ends at 4pm today. Find out more: iftar-at-ours.com

Drop by Observation Point on the South Bank before 12pm tomorrow to experience Channel 4’s new fountain installation for "Dirty Business", their docudrama highlighting the impact of water pollution across England. Explore our outdoor hire spaces at coinstreet.org/space-venue-hi….

We’re delighted to have 'A Diverse Runway' in the Oxo Gallery this weekend, a powerful showcase during London Fashion Week that feels particularly meaningful during LGBT+ History Month. Find out more at coinstreet.org/whats-on/diver….

For a limited time, you can join the Colombo Centre gym and pay absolutely nothing until your first direct debit in April. Simply join online, using the promotion code: FREEFEB&MARCH or pop in to sign up. To find out more, visit colombocentre.co.uk.

Each week, we have a number of opportunities for people of all ages to get involved at Coin Street. We have over 25 sessions available, the majority of which are free or cost a maximum of £3. Find out what we have on offer each week via our timetables. coinstreet.org/timetables-fam…

Colleagues came together for Inset Day on Tuesday, which included updates from our Leadership Team, a staff‑led unconference, and Eco Collective insights. We also heard an inspiring talk from stroke survivor Baz Kelly, before rounding off the day with a tournament at Boulebar.

This Race Equality Week, we completed the 5‑Day Challenge, exploring stereotyping, the bystander effect, communication styles and allyship. Each activity highlighted the everyday actions we can all take to build a fairer, more inclusive workplace. #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs #REW2026

Yesterday's book club brought colleagues together to reflect on 'Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race' by Reni Eddo-Lodge. This book is a powerful exploration of race, privilege and inequality, sparking a meaningful discussion during #REW2026 #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs

On Tuesday we turned a conference room into a cosy neighbourhood cinema with sofas, pizza, popcorn and drinks, screening a powerful film about Bayard Rustin, a key architect of the 1963 March on Washington. A thoughtful and reflective Race Equality Week event. #REW2026

As part of #REW2026 we heard from Natasha Randall about her journey from grassroots football to Chelsea, where she became their first “inspirational Black captain,” now recorded in the club’s official history book. A powerful reminder of why representation matters. #REW2026

Did you catch Traitors champion Stephen Libby on ITV News? We spotted Observation Point in the background, one of the many unique spaces across our estate available for commercial filming. Find out more: coinstreet.org/space-and-venu… Watch here: itv.com/watch/news/tra…

As part of Race Equality week, we're hosting a Lunch & Learn with our colleague and former Chelsea FC Women's Captain Natasha Randall. If you'd like to join please email communications@coinstreet.org or RSVP at forms.office.com/e/PG7hePbiuP

We’re delighted to have a fantastic range of new furniture, provided to us by Keltbray. These donations are already helping to brighten up the Coin Street neighbourhood centre, and create more comfortable and functional spaces for our community and team.

Take on an Ultra Challenge and fundraise for Coin Street! With endurance events across the UK, Ultra Challenges are a great way to push yourself while supporting our community work in Waterloo and North Southwark. Find out more: ow.ly/pAzS50Y1IzY