Welcome to Pecan

Transforming lives through kindness, belief, hope

WHO WE ARE

We are a Christian charity dedicated to bringing hope to individuals and the wider community.

We help people who face seemingly impossible barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. We never stop believing that with the right support, people can unlock their true potential.

Every year, we stand alongside thousands of individuals facing challenges, whether through food insecurity, unemployment, or social isolation. However, at Pecan kindness is at the heart of everything we do. From our first interaction with a member to their end journey with us, we see the power of small acts of compassion shaping lives across Peckham and Southwark.

2025 | Our Year of Kindness

Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 12 May, and our programme of FREE events have been shaped by real voices, from conversations at the foodbank to outreach by local organisations and responds directly to the mental health needs we see across Southwark.

What we Do

Pecan is a community charity committed to uplifting our local community through Kindness, Belief and Hope. We do this through providing holistic support for the local community through our projects, addressing a range of needs across our community.

Last year in Employment Support we achieved:

People supported

Job starts

Training sessions

Our mission is to restore futures and see an end to poverty in all its forms. We aim to transform lives through kindness, Belief and Hope, through practical support.

The first time I came here, I felt I’d let myself down. I’m really grateful and glad they are here because they treat you like a human being

How can we help?

Community

We take practical social action that changes lives and promotes well-being.

Women's Services

We work alongside women to help them take control and make sustainable life choices.

Employment Support

We empower people with the skills and confidence to gain sustainable employment.

Our Programmes

SOUTHWARK FOODBANK

The Foodbank is a store of non-perishable food donated by the local community. We partner with frontline...

Together

Together provides a range of community, life skills and activities in a relaxed environment supporting people learn new skills, understand their rights, and make new social circles. Everyone’s welcome!

Women's Hubs

The Southwark and Lewisham Women’s Hubs offer safe, welcoming, one-stop-shop support for those affected by...

Peckham Pantry

Peckham Pantry is a membership scheme that will make your money go further. Members of Peckham...

Employment Support

Employment Support provides careers and skills advice, plus training opportunities.

May 2025 – Pecan Blog

Food insecurity and the rising cost of living continues to impact families and individuals cross Southwark. At Pecan, we’ve been working to address this through new, accessible ways of getting good food to the people who need it most. One of our latest projects is a Pop-Up Pantry at Rachel Leigh Community Hall in Walworth

April 2025 – Pecan Blog

Our April contributor is Emily, Food Services Project Manager. Emily has been working on the Trussell Pathfinder project to address how we reduce the need for foodbanks in Southwark.

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Welcome to Pecan

Transforming lives through kindness, belief, hope

WHO WE ARE

What we Do

How can we help?

Community

Women's Services

Employment Support

Our Programmes

SOUTHWARK FOODBANK

Together

Women's Hubs

Peckham Pantry

Employment Support

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May 2025 – Pecan Blog

April 2025 – Pecan Blog

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Donate today and Give a Gift of Hope to help families and individuals in Southwark that need support at Christmas and into the New Year.

Donate today and Give a Gift of Hope to help families and individuals in Southwark that need support at Christmas and into the New Year.