Octavia Foundation

The Octavia Foundation supports over 4,400 people each year who are affected by ill health, social isolation, low income, or unemployment in central and west London.

We work with young people from all backgrounds and of all abilities, delivering expert projects that enrich their lives through the arts and digital media. Our older people’s projects work with lonely and vulnerable individuals who need additional support and social interaction. Our Financial Resilience team provides expert employability advice so people on low incomes can lead better lives; and to help those in financial crisis, they distribute grants to individuals struggling with affording essentials like food and heating for their homes.

We run a free programme of arts and digital media based activities, for young people aged 10-25, at our youth club Base, which is located in our state of the art community hub, The Reed in Ladbroke Grove.