Contributing to Ace
Kevin’s Story
“This community changed my life, and I hope my story shows just how powerful their work truly is.”
When I first came to Ace of Clubs in Clapham, I was at one of the lowest points in my life. I was homeless, struggling with addiction, and unsure how to rebuild any sense of stability.
I walked through Ace’s doors looking for food and warmth — but what I found was a community that helped me rediscover hope and direction.
My support worker at Ace of Clubs helped me navigate benefits, professional guidance, and practical steps toward recovery. And more importantly, she took the time to understand who I was behind the struggle. She reminded me that I still had value and a future worth fighting for.
Ace of Clubs Clapham brought me into a community where I felt seen and valued. The volunteers and staff—always ready with a warm meal, a kind word, or simply a listening ear—created an environment where I could heal. This compassionate space gave me routine, stability, and a sense of belonging.
Today, I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. I’m more stable, stronger mentally, and far more hopeful about my future. Ace of Clubs Clapham has had an immeasurable impact on my life. They didn’t just help me survive hardship—they helped me start over, with dignity and purpose.
Kevin is now in our volunteer program and has quickly become a well-loved and valued volunteer.
You can help us support the people in Clapham who need it most
Our kitchen serves
3000 meals
each month
We give out over
1000 items
of clothing a year
NHS nurses provide
200 hours
of healthcare per year
Our supporters help us in a number of ways. Some give their time, some their money, and others provide us with food or practical items like clothing and sleeping bags that we pass on to our guests.
Donate now
How you can help
Clothing
We accept clothing and shoes of all kinds as long as it’s clean and in reasonable condition. We accept worn clothes apart from underwear.
Food
All the food we use must be long life so as to avoid waste. Tinned vegetables are perfect, as is dried pasta, oil, salt, dried herbs and spices, and of course tea and coffee.
Warmth
Sleeping bags, socks, gloves, hats, thermals, waterproofs can save lives in winter. Anything that can help someone keep warm on the streets is welcome.
Hygiene
As well as food, we provide our guests with toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving equipment, mouthwash, sanitary products, shower gel and shampoo.
Misc
Other useful items include backpacks, old Oyster cards, unlocked mobile phones, sim cards and phone chargers.
Donations can be made between 9am and 4:30pm on weekdays at our centre on St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham, SW4 7AS.
We’d love to be able to collect but unfortunately can only consider this for large bulk donations.
If you prefer to donate money directly, here are some examples of how that money can impact the lives of our guests:
£10
buys
10 dinners
£20
buys
40 pairs of socks
£50
buys
2 sleeping bags
£100
buys
heating for a week
£250
buys
food for a week
Thank-you!