ABOUT US

OUR STORY
The South Mitcham Community Association is a small charity and registered company that manages the South Mitcham Community Centre based on the Phipps Bridge Estate in Mitcham. The community centre has been offering a range of positive activities and opportunities to the community since its opening in 1978.

OUR VISION

Our ongoing goal and vision is to be the heart of the community – being open to all, providing a welcoming and inclusive place for the local community. Supporting and improving people's wellbeing is our main priority.

OUR MISSION

To be known as the go-to place for empathetic community support and services. Delivering a varied programme of activities that empower and elevate local people. Providing projects across multiple generations & cultural identities – working with all members of the community. By nurturing community confidence and creating cohesion we offer a non-judgmental and inclusive place with support services and spaces. Our door, hearts and ears are always open. Every day the focus is on helping to improve people wellbeing and lifetime chances.

OUR VALUES
COMMUNITY - DIVERSITY - EQUITY - ADVOCACY - APPROACHABILITY

MEET THE TEAM

Grants and Operations Manager – Sarah Grand – Leads on all operational issues including fundraising, quality and standards, programme planning, finances.

Project Officer – Izabel Wocial – Develops and manages all projects delivered from the community centre. Leads on outreach and networking activities.

Support Officers – Emily Creaven, Lola Kareem and Quentin Usideme – Our 3 support workers are the first point of call at the centre, covering Mornings, Evenings and Sunday opening hours.

Playwork Team – Manal Terani, Kate Nondo, Lola Kareem, Max Cooper, Angel Walker, Tom Conway, Lenny Mayack, Edwina Anthony, Kidaine Pusey – all work on our projects for children aged 6-13 years of aged.

Join us in our collective mission to support the community.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Embark on a rewarding journey with SMCA by becoming a volunteer. Your contribution not only makes a positive impact on the lives of people in our community but also offers you the opportunity to enhance your skills in a vibrant environment.

We have a range of volunteering opportunities such as helping at our Community Café, being part of our Skills Zone project, helping out at the Playgroup or Children and Young People's project to joining the Trustee team.

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering, please contact Sarah Grand via email: sarah@smca.co.uk

Join us in making a meaningful difference.