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. 

Christmas Challenge 2025

We are delighted to tell you that Pecan has been chosen for this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge.

With our match funders, The Childhood Trust, Jaguar Building Services and TMT Finance, for one extraordinary week (2-9 December 2025) every donation you make to Pecan will be doubled, helping us provide more good food and practical support to local families facing impossible choices. Read more…

Pecan Update – October 2025

Welcome to a mid-season update, the perfect time to say thank you for your support and share some recent news about why the work we do matters. Dive in to see how your donations and involvement are making a difference to people’s lives in Peckham and beyond. 

55+ coffee morning creative session in Together
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. 

Pecan Closure Dates for All Staff Training or Pecan Event

TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2025
All services resume the following day.

TUESDAY16 DECEMBER 2025
Pecan will be closed from 12.30pm
All services resume the following day.

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.

April 2024-2025 in Employment Support we achieved:

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

I have completed my food safety for catering certificate level 3 in July

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...
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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!
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Women's Hubs

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

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

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