Giving Time as a Group

The Besom provides a wide variety of opportunities for people to reach out into the London-area community and help others in practical ways. Hundreds of members of local churches have already participated in projects. Recent projects include gardening for the sick and elderly and painting the homes of single parents, refugees and families living in shabby, run-down housing and after hours helping at The Besom warehouse.

Giving Time as an Individual

The Besom makes it easy for people to give time in whatever way is best for them. Time-givers come predominantly from Central London congregations with a reference from their church. Opportunities include:

• Sorting clothing, household items, food and furniture, testing, ironing, mending or washing  at the Besom warehouse (this takes place during the week),
   
• Spending a day helping to deliver items that have been given and see people's lives changed,
   
• Collecting good quality items given away by local shops and hotels,
   
• Being a collection point in your local area for small items given to those in need through The Besom.

Giving Skills

The Besom helps givers who have special skills put their talents to work for people who need them. If you have skills in carpentry, painting, DIY, cooking, literacy or teaching, or if you have any other special skill that you would like to apply, The Besom can match you with a London-area project that needs your help.

See the Local Besoms page to give time in geographical regions outside London or call Besom Headquarters for more information.