Ham and Petersham SOS is the local neighbourhood based charity for older and/or disabled residents of Ham and Petersham. We provide transport, weekly activities, monthly outings and practical help.
We find many of our members need practical support to help enable them living independently in their homes. Our team of dedicated volunteers provide a range of services, including:
This initiative offers our members a suite of opportunities to get out and about meeting others. Or, if a member prefers, one of our volunteers will regularly pop in to have a chat or take them out for coffee, letting them know there's someone there looking out for them
With space for up to 8 shoppers we will pick you up from home, take you to the supermarket and allow you an hour to shop before helping you bring your bargains home
Enjoy a fish and chip lunch with friends at Ham library on the 4th Friday of the month. Pre-booking and payment in full of £8 is required prior to the lunch
A door to door service that picks people up from their homes and takes them to Sainsbury’s in Kingston. Volunteers are available to help carry the shopping to your front door.
Our leadership and volunteers are passionate about making a difference in the Ham and Petersham area.
Jill Hancock
Manager
Millie Cooper
Assistant Manager
Natalie Freeman
Reception & Community Support Worker
We receive no money from the government or the NHS.
We have a grant from Richmond Parish Lands Charity towards core costs and we are part of the Community Independent Living Service for which we receive some funding. The rest of our funding comes from donations and fundraising events. We often try to raise funds for specific events and activities or apply for small one off grants.
No, however we suggest a small donation for attending a service, activity or event or having a volunteer take you too and from a hospital appointment. Further information is available upon request.
Yes, we ask that members pay an annual fee of £10 which gives them certain members benefits including a quarterly newsletter, access to our subsidised monthly outings program and free entry to Kew Gardens. More information on membership and benefits is available from the SOS office.
We are a team of 3 part-time staff:
Jill Hancock, Ham & Petersham SOS Manager
Millie Cooper, Assistant to the Manager
Natalie Freeman, Reception & Community Support Worker
The rest of the office staff and helpers are volunteers.
Contact the office on 020 8948 1090 or use the contact tab above to send an email and we can get an information pack sent to you directly.
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The Ham and Petersham SOS office will be closed on Monday 27th May Tea and Chat at Ham Library will also not run as the library will be closed. The […]
We are pleased to announce that Natalie has joined the SOS team as our new Reception and Community Support Worker.
We have been working hard behind the scenes to update our logo. We hope that the new logo explains a little more about what our little organisation does. We are […]
