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Repaying the Kindness Repaying the Kindness sets out to nurture and support carers who live in the community and who are themselves so kind to others. Our work is based on the belief that a good heart can make a world of difference to all of us. Who we are Repaying the Kindness is Jamyang's non-religious sister organisation, and is registered as a charity under the name 'Courthouse Community Centre'. We receive funding from the London Borough of Southwark, enabling us to offer services to this borough. We are also sponsored by the National Lottery through Awards for All. Based at Jamyang, our small team is supported by a growing body of volunteer helpers, all of whom are connected with the Buddhist Centre.  We aspire to: * offer carers respite in a day. * provide life-enhancing experiences for carers in a day * support carers in ways that strengthen their sense of wellbeing and help to reduce stress levels through a range of activities Our programme offers: * respite in a day free from caring responsibilities, for adult carers living locally * an opportunity to experience activities such as Tai Chi, crafts, music & relaxation techniques, to socialise or to sit quietly and just be, in the peaceful, supportive environment of The Old Courthouse * seasonal outings to places of beauty and interest in the locality * delicious and healthy vegetarian food download a copy of our summer programme for all carers (word) download a copy of our summer programme for Southwark carers (word) You are eligible if you are: *resident and care for others without pay in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. We abide by the definition of a carer as someone who, without financial payment, is looking after a friend or relative who is frail or ill, or who has a physical, mental health or learning disability.
Please note: There is no charge to a
carer for any
of our events and there is no requirement to become a member.
How to contact us If you are a carer in Lambeth or Southwark and would like to go on our mailing list, or if you would like to become a volunteer or know more about us, please phone or write to us at: The Old Courthouse 43 Renfrew Road London SE11 4NA. Tel: 0207 820 9020. email: repayingthekindness@yahoo.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you! Other Resources for carers: *If other carers or those they care for would like further information they can contact the Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL) Enquiry Line which provides information on any aspect of disability. This includes issues such as welfare benefits, housing, community care, disability discrimination and transport. If they don't know the answer, they'll help find someone who does. The Enquiry line is open from 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. You can leave a message on their voice mail at other times. Querys can also be sent using the website www.disabilitylambeth.org.uk |
 Jamyang Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA tel: +44 (0) 20 7820 8787 fax: +44 (0) 20 7820 8605 email: admin@jamyang.co.uk |