Welcome to
Bringing Light and Positivity to Your Life
Hello, friend!
We are absolutely thrilled to share the heart of SUNSHINE with you. In a world that sometimes feels distant, we believe in the profound power of connection – the simple magic of shared laughter, a warm conversation, and the comforting feeling of belonging.
SUNSHINE is a brand new, volunteer-run charity, born from a deep passion to combat loneliness and bring people together. We envision a community where every individual feels seen, valued, and connected. This isn’t just about charity; it’s about building a movement of warmth, compassion, and unwavering community spirit.
We invite you to discover how you can be a part of this incredible journey, whether by joining our gatherings, lending your time as a volunteer, or supporting our mission.
Together, we can light up lives and make our community truly shine.
About US
Sunshine: Connecting Hearts, Inspiring Minds
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
SUNSHINE provides a range of community-based initiatives with the aim to foster connections, enhance wellbeing, and help people transform their lives. Some of our current and upcoming offerings include:
Sunshine is a grassroots community-led charity that’s passionate about empowering and improving the lives of people across London and beyond. We’re committed to bringing people together, spreading joy, and boosting community spirit through a range of community-based activities, events and projects that foster connections, enhance wellbeing, and help transform lives. We’re committed to making a positive impact in the community and changing people’s lives for the better.
We’re not just a charity. We’re a movement of passionate and dedicated people who really care and want to make a positive difference. We’re here to bring joy and foster community spirit to everyone – especially those living with social isolation who feel lonely, isolated, or struggling with life’s challenges.
Sunshine offers safe and supportive spaces for people to connect, learn, grow and increase their well-being through a range of one-to-one and group-based approaches from passionate, skill-positive motivational role models.
We want to be the golden rays that brighten up your day. Our aim is to inspire and motivate, helping you feel connected, valued, and ready to face the world.
Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for everyone. Together, we can bring a little sunshine into each other’s lives.Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for everyone. Together, we can bring a little sunshine into each other’s lives.
ABOUT US
WHAT WE DO
SUNSHINE provides a range of community-based initiatives with the aim to foster connections, enhance wellbeing, and help people transform their lives. Some of our current and upcoming offerings include:
SUNSHINE Workshops
Workshops/Sessions
Personal Training Sessions a 12 week programme that is designed to boost your mental health and wellbeing, boosting confidence and self esteem
SUNSHINE Café
(Drop-In)
Join us for a delightful weekly drop-in session where you can savour a cup of tea or coffee, enjoy a slice of cake, and engage in friendly conversations with our volunteers and fellow guests. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, make friends, have fun, and receive the support you need, as well as take part in some exciting and fun community based activities and workshops.
SUNSHINE Club
(Social and Support Group)
Join our monthly social club and dive into a variety of engaging activities, including games, quizzes, arts and crafts, music, and more. It’s the perfect way to have fun, learn new skills, and express your creativity in a friendly and supportive environment.
SUNSHINE Course
(6 week programme)
Embark on a transformative six-week journey with our SUNSHINE Course, where you’ll explore topics like mindfulness, positive psychology, self-care, and resilience. This course is designed to enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing, helping you manage stress and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.
SUNSHINE Camp
(Residential outside of London)
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with our SUNSHINE Camp, a rejuvenating weekend retreat. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy relaxation and adventure, and reconnect with yourself and others. It’s the perfect way to recharge your batteries and return refreshed.
SUNSHINE Week
(Weekly)
A week of activities over August that’s designed to promote SUNSHINE and facilitate a range of taster sessions and awareness of loneliness and social isolation
We provide so much more! Come back regularly to see all the exciting things happening at SUNSHINE!
ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Sunshine was born out of a vision to address the social issues that have been worsened by the cost-of-living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. We know that many people are feeling disconnected, disenfranchised, lonely, isolated, struggling mentally and emotionally and lacking the motivation, empowerment, confidence and self-esteem they need to succeed in life. We know that many people need a ray of sunshine in their lives. That’s why we’re here. We want to be the golden rays in their lives that brighten up their day. We aim to be a positive influence and inspire and motivate people so that they feel connected, valued and ready to face the world.
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
To provide safe and supportive spaces for people to connect, learn, grow and increase their well-being through a range of one-to-one and group based approaches from passionate skilled positive motivational role models. We aim to reach out to everyone, especially those living with social isolation who feel lonely, isolated, or struggling with life’s challenges, and offer them a ray of hope and a positive influence in their lives.
Our Values
These are the principles that illuminate every step of our journey:
Connection: Championing genuine human interaction, building bridges between people.
Joy: Cultivating warmth, optimism, and happiness in every moment.
Inclusivity: Ensuring everyone feels welcome, respected, and truly valued.
Empowerment: Providing opportunities and support for all to grow and contribute.
Compassion: Approaching every interaction with empathy, understanding, and kindness.
Community Spirit: Fostering shared responsibility and collective pride.
Our Aims
What We Want to Achieve:
To combat loneliness and social isolation by creating
accessible and welcoming spaces.
To enhance mental and emotional wellbeing through
positive social interaction.
To strengthen community bonds and spirit by bringing
diverse individuals together.
To empower individuals to build meaningful relationships
and find belonging.
To inspire a ripple effect of positivity and kindness within
communities.
BE THE LIGHT
VOLUNTEER WITH SUNSHINE!
Are you ready to make a tangible difference in someone’s life? Do you have a passion for community, a kind heart of gold, and a desire to spread joy? Then you have the perfect qualities to become a SUNSHINE volunteer!
As a 100% volunteer-run charity, our incredible team are the engine that drive our mission. Every hour you contribute helps us reach more people, create more connections, and bring more SUNSHINE to our community
Transform Lives: Directly contribute to combating loneliness and building a stronger community.
Gain Skills: Develop new skills in event coordination, communication, leadership, or specific areas like design or finance.
Belong to a Family: Become part of a supportive, passionate, and fun team of like-minded individuals.
Find Purpose: Experience the profound satisfaction of knowing your time makes a real, positive impact.
Flexible Roles: We have a variety of roles to suit different skills, interests, and time commitments.
We’re always looking for warm hearts and helping hands! Some of our vital volunteer roles include:
Programme Support: Welcome attendees, serve refreshments, facilitate conversations.
Event Planning: Help organise, coordinate and run our initiatives.
Communications & Social Media: Share our story and connect with our community online.
Graphic Design: Create impactful visuals for our campaigns and materials.
Trustees & Core Leadership: Provide strategic guidance and ensure our charity thrives.
…and many more as we grow!
Get creative! Run a marathon, host a bake sale, organise a local event, or set up an online fundraiser. Every penny helps! Contact us for ideas and support: hello@sunshinecharity.org.uk
Do you own a local business? Could you donate coffee, treats, stationery or raffle prizes? Get in touch! Do you have any items you no longer want that we could give away as prizes to our volunteers or those using our services? or things we can use within our sessions such as paper, pens, etc. Thank you for helping us light up lives and make a tangible difference.
Follow us on social media; @SUNSHINEChty You will benefit from our network, exposure, and reputation, and you will help us achieve our goals and change peoples lives for the better. Current and previous partnerships include; MIND in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge, Look Ahead Housing, local mental health services, Tower Hamlets Community Housing, The NHS, Social Prescribing, local councils, social services and many more…
You can partner with us by offering your services, products, or expertise to help us improve our quality and efficiency. You can also collaborate with us on joint activities, events, or programme that help spread joy and community spirit that align with our vision and mission and help ensure that we can foster connections, enhance wellbeing and help to transform peoples lives. You will benefit from our network, exposure, and reputation, and you will help us achieve our goals and change peoples lives for the better. Current and previous partnerships include; MIND in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge, Look Ahead Housing, local mental health services, Tower Hamlets Community Housing, The NHS, Social Prescribing, local councils, social services and many more…
Sign Up to Volunteer
POWERING JOY
ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Even in our early days, the seeds of SUNSHINE are already growing into powerful connections. Our pilot Coffee Mornings have shown us the immense hunger for genuine human interaction.
could buy a coffee for one of our befriending sessions in a coffee shop, where we offer a friendly and supportive chat to anyone who needs someone to talk to.
could pay for a monthly mobile phone bill for our volunteers to connect with those in need over the phone who are unable to leave their homes due to ill health or anxiety or mental health and offer them the emotional support and practical help they truly need.
could cover the cost of a Volunteer DBS (Police Check), which is required for all volunteers who work with vulnerable people.
could fund a weekly support group for people who are feeling lonely or isolated, where they can share their experiences and learn from each other, connect, network and transform their lives.
could enable SUNSHINE to provide online resources and webinars for those facing social isolation, needing to connect and boost their wellbeing and get the much needed support they need
DONATE
SUPPORT SUNSHINE!
Every act of kindness, every generous contribution, helps us foster more connections and spread more joy. As a new, volunteer-led charity, your support is absolutely vital to getting us off the ground and ensuring our SUNSHINE shines brightly for everyone.
Contact Us
Connect with Sunshine!
Website: sunshinecharity.org.uk
Email: hello@sunshinecharity.org.uk
Phone: 0208 993 0893
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: @SUNSHINEChty
Instagram: @SUNSHINEChty
X: @SUNSHINEChty
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. GET IN TOUCH, ASK A QUESTION, OR SIMPLY SAY
Hello!
We would love to hear from you and welcome you to our community. Together, we can make the world a brighter place where everyone can shine.
Thank you for reading our guide booklet. We hope you enjoyed it and learned more about our amazing charity and the fantastic life changing work we are doing. Please keep this booklet for future reference, or pass it on to someone who might be interested. We look forward to hearing from you soon.