Charity Groups London

The Thames Path, Part 1. 14 Miles/23KM

**Do this walk because** \- its a great way to see the River Thames and follow its flow from the beautiful Cotswolds towards London\. We plan to complete the 292 km distance in about 20 single-day walks during the next 24 months. We're doing this hike with [Variety is the Spice](https://www.meetup.com/variety-is-the-spice-meetup-group/) Meetup group. Carl R will lead the walk. **Walk facts (Stage 1)** **Form:** Linear walk. **Distance:** Approximately 14 miles / 23km **Duration:** Walking time circa 6 hours. **Grade:** *Easy.* We will maintain a steady pace over varied surfaces. *During wet weather the paths can become muddy.* **Donation to [GOSH](https://www.gosh.org/):** £5 cash on the day. **What to take**: A packed lunch and plenty of water. **Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.** **Walk Description** Our route will generally follow the Thames Path. We will be walking in the direction of flow of the River Thames. Additional information will be provided before the walk, however please contact Carl if you need more details at any time. **Meeting at** Kemble railway station, GL7 6AW. We'll be outside the station exit at 10am. We'll start walking at 10.10 am. **Travel** ***By Train:*** From London, the most cost‑effective route is to buy a **Return to Swindon**, then take the short connection to **Kemble** (around 12 minutes). Trains from London Paddington to Swindon run frequently. ***Getting back to London*** At Cricklade, take the **Stagecoach West 55 bus** to Swindon (25–30 minutes). From Swindon, fast GWR trains run regularly back to London Paddington. ***By car*** There is a car park at Kemble railway station. **KEY INFORMATION** YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have. 1. [The perilous bit](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYmnugrVTjSPTyGAQ?e=KEtxLW) 2. [Our FAQs](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYnTkTcg0qmj9tSzw?e=RtfXnP), including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money. 3. See here for [what to wear and take](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYkeUPX7cpM0ZrmIA?e=Bn1d7g). Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions. **AND FINALLY** * We're raising money for [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/) We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

Charity Rock and Roll Bingo

Community Event: Sutton Soup

Please join us for a local Community/Charity event: **Sutton Soup** \- It's the sociable way of raising money for local good causes\. ​You come along and pay £5 for a meal of homemade soup and bread. You get to hear four pitches from local people who need funding for a project that benefits the Sutton community. You get to vote for the one you like best. The winner of the vote gets to keep ALL the money we take on the door on the night. That means your £5! By coming together that £5 turns into hundreds of pounds for the winner. **Schedule of events:** 18:30 - Meet at All Bar One for a cuppa 19:15 - Head to the church for Sutton soup (You can meet us there) **Other Details:** Tickets - You can reserve a ticket [here](https://suttonsoup.org.uk/?blog=y). This is not required but helps them get an estimate of how much soup to make. Cost: £5 at the door Food and drink: The £5 gets you delicious soup and bread. It may not be a full meal for some, so eat before if you want a fuller dinner. Drinks can be bought at the venue - Yes, they serve wine and beer in the Church for this event. Dogs: Not welcome this time :(

GoodGym Haringey // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Blue House Yard, 5 River Park Road, London, N22 7TB** **at 6:45pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

Bringing the Sock Mob Back to Life

**Bringing the Soc Mob Back to Life** Sock Mob has been inactive for quite a while. Some time ago I took over this Meetup after receiving notice that it might otherwise disappear entirely. I never intended to run Sock Mob myself. My involvement has really just been to keep the Meetup technically in existence long enough for people connected to Sock Mob to decide whether it still has a future. This meeting is an attempt to bring together anyone interested in that question. Not a relaunch. Not a volunteering pitch. Just an open conversation about whether there is enough interest, energy and practical commitment for Sock Mob to continue in some form — and whether a group of people wants to explore taking it forward together. Tuesday 9th June **6pm for 6.30pm** Holiday Inn Bloomsbury (Lounge/bar area) Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT A Zoom option is available if you are unalble to attend in person and a Zoom link will be provided nearer the time.

Sighthound Sundays - Finsbury Park

Dungeons and Dragons at Otter Chaos, Brixtons Board Game Cafe

🐉 D&D Night at Otter Chaos, Brixton! 🎲 Join us every Thursday for adventure! Whether you're a veteran or a total beginner, everyone is welcome. 🕒 TIMING - Arrival: 6:45 PM. - Pitches: Start promptly at 7:00 PM. Please arrive on time or you may not be able to join a game! - Wrap-up: We now aim to finish by 10:30 PM to help everyone get home at a decent hour. - Safety: If you’d like company walking back to the tube station, just let us know! ⚔️ HOW WE PLAY - Game Choice: After pitches, we’ll take a show of hands to assign tables. - Previews: Check <#game-channel-link> to see what’s running this week. - GMing: Want to try GMing? We have a great support team to help you run your first session. Chat with a GM to get started! 🍔 FOOD & DRINK - When ordering, tell staff your table shape (Rectangle, Square, or Circle) to keep things running smoothly. 🎒 THE DETAILS - Fee: £7 per player, paid on arrival to Otter Chaos - RSVP: Mandatory via Meetup - Gear: We have spare dice, pencils, and pre-made characters ready for you. Roll for initiative and see you there! 🦦⚔️

Seven Sisters Coastal Challenge For Gaza And Syria (Fundraiser)

Brixton Board Games at Otter Chaos Board Game Cafe

***\*Brand New Brixton Board Game Cafe\**** **Tuesday Social Mixer Games** There will be a £5 entry charge for the whole night. Come with friends or alone, and join in with one of the games we'll be fully teaching and running through. Turn up and we'll help you find a group and game from our extensive library of 500+ games. Beginners very welcome! New? Ask at front for Seamus or Kyle and we’ll help you find a game. A stone's throw from both Brixton mainline and underground stations, Otter Chaos has over **500 games** for you to play. See photos to preview our games. Bring your family, a couple of friends, or the whole gang for a wonderful time playing anything from the silliest of party games, to the most involved heavy strategy games. Whilst you're playing you can enjoy our wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks—including a wide range of cocktails. And feast on our delicious handmade sourdough pizzas—with vegan options and gluten-free bases available on request.

🛍️Offline Women Go Thrifting

Step away from the online ads and join Offline Women Going Thrifting. Modern shopping is often fast and wasteful, so we are heading out to find a better way. Thrifting is an act of resistance against a system that wants us to keep buying new things. Every item we buy second-hand is one less thing in a landfill, thousands of liters of water saved and supports a charity at the same time. In Charity Shops we can find pieces that were made to last, high-quality fabrics and timeless styles that haven't been dictated by an algorithm. We will meet outside the **Octavia Foundation** in Pimlico (where fashion insiders go), just a few minutes from Victoria Station. We will tuck away our devices before exploring the cluster of around seven charity shops nearby. Please bring a reusable bag and your best eye for hidden gems. Come as you are and leave with unique finds and a lighter footprint on the earth. P.S. Thank you, Angie, for suggesting this wonderful idea. Follow us on [WhatsApp](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCZyvCD38CTaXBpQ72V) to get early tickets for our upcoming events.

Curbing CO2: don't forget shipping

Emissions from ships contribute more to global warming than the entire economy of a major country such as the UK. Yet over 90% of global trade relies on them. We're fortunate to have **Claudene Sharp-Patel,** Global Technical Director at Lloyd’s Register Marine and Offshore, to give us an expert view from the top of the industry on what is/can be done on this important, but less discussed, aspect of emissions reduction. Claudene is a unique leader. She was the first woman in the world to earn a chief engineer’s combined motor and steam qualification. Since then she has had a distinguished career ranging across the world of shipping, and remains a passionate advocate for women in the maritime industry. If you can't make it in person, **you can participate online** using this Zoom link (no need to sign-up): [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82097538417?pwd=WmhPZ1dDTzlKNkNXN2I4dmRoUFpjQT09](https://swlhumanists.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9f319a12e9553cb29dad449b&id=05e545f65c&e=43fa228cc1)

13 JUN - GROUP TICKETS - Saxon Shore Way

**Group Travel Ticket (Optional)** Participation in group travel is optional. You are welcome to attend the hike using your own transport. The hike itself is free of charge. **EVENT** Saxon Shore Way: Hastings to Rye [**[HERE](https://www.meetup.com/freehiketogether/events/314872036)**] **DATE** Saturday 13 June 2026 **IMPORTANT** Anyone who signs up for a group ticket but does not make payment may be removed to allow others to take their place. **THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU IF** * You want to pay £13 total travel cost for the day * You are happy to travel in a group of four * You understand that individual tickets are not issued * You will travel London Victoria ⇄ Hastings *Note: The hike will end in Rye, which means you will need to buy an additional single ticket from Rye to Hastings, as the Southern Rail ticket does not cover this part of the journey.* \-\-\- **HOW IT WORKS** * You pay **£13 in advance** * Once a group of four is confirmed, tickets are purchased * If a group is not formed, you receive a full refund \-\-\- **REFUNDS** Full refund if a group of four is not formed. Once tickets are purchased from National Rail, no refunds are possible. \-\-\- **PAYMENT** Pay using the link: [https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_nNWa21UsviUMvn](https://monzo.com/pay/r/hike-together_nNWa21UsviUMvn) **OR bank transfer:** Adrian Barnett trading as Hike Together Account number: 79677613 Sort code: 04-00-05 After payment, message AdrianB with: * Transaction ID * Meetup profile name \-\-\- **CONTACT** WhatsApp - AdrianB: +44 (0) 7438 812 663 \-\-\- **CLOSING DATE** Tuesday 9 June \-\-\- 📍 **MEETING POINT** **TBC** will be present as a focal point for group travel with group tickets. 07:30 Meet at London Victoria Station ticket office 07:40 Leave the meeting point and board the train 07:54 Train departs London Victoria 09:58 Arrive in Hastings Journey time: 2 hours and 4 minutes **For the return from Rye, buy a single ticket from Rye to Hastings for £5.55.** \-\-\- **JOINING EN ROUTE** You may join at stations like Clapham Junction or East Croydon. You must have your own valid ticket to pass through barriers at those stations. \-\-\- **❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **Can I leave the group and travel alone later?** No. You must stay with your group of four for the entire journey. **Will I get an individual ticket?** No. This is a group ticket only. **Will the group of four receive a ticket?** Yes, as long as all four travel together. **Who holds the tickets?** The organiser will hold the tickets, and the group must pass through barriers together. \-\-\- **⚠️ FINAL NOTE** If you are late and miss the group, the group will continue without you. \-\-\- **PAID:** Claire Denise Emily Roni \-\-\- **NOTE** If you prefer to arrange your own travel, you can purchase tickets directly from National Rail **[HERE](https://ticket.southernrailway.com/daysave/2026-06-13/VIC/4/)**.