26/03/2026
✨ Community Spotlight: Helping Hands Collective Founders Honoured as Social Enterprise of the Year ✨
In a powerful moment of recognition for grassroots leadership, the Queens who set up Helping Hands Collective CIC have been awarded Social Enterprise of the Year at the Lambeth Civic Awards 2026 — a testament to their unwavering commitment to acess, community and practical support for local families.🎊🎉
What began as a simple idea — to ensure everyone has access to food, warmth, and wellbeing support — has grown into one of the most respected community-led initiatives in South London. Their community pantry, warm space programme, and community advice sessions have supported more than a hundred residents since launching in 2024, offering not just food, but connection, confidence and hope.💜🫶🏿
This isn’t the first time their impact has been recognised. Last year, the pair were celebrated as Community Heroes, earning a seat at the Community Heroes Supper Club, a three‑course dinner sponsored by and cooked by the amazing brothers, Their work continues to inspire — and to set a standard for what supporting the community looks like. 🙌🏾💐
For their 1st anniversary, gave a beautiful speech about the need and the impact of community. 👏🏾👑
As we mark International Women’s History Month, their achievement stands as a shining example of Black women leading with vision, compassion, and courage. I am blessed beyond words to witness their journey. They inspire me! 💐🫶🏿
And true to their word, they continue to deliver more community events. Their next major event — a vibrant celebration for International Women’s Day — brings together creativity, culture and community connection:
🌸 Helping Hands Collective IWD Celebration
📅 Saturday 28th March 2026
⏰ 12pm – 4pm
📍 The Harry Caddick Community Centre, 63 Lilford Road, SE5 9HN
Featuring:
- Spoken word & poetry
- Live music & vibes
- Hoola hooping workshop
- Menopause & female health advice
- Local traders & handmade gifts
- Craft Workshops
- Food & drinks on sale