We have partnered with Love Joes Ltd and their Social Impact Programme 2024-2028. The action plan aims to help support and empower social impact projects on a local, regional, national and global level.
RAINY DAY FUND
The Rainy Day Fund is an application based support service for families in need of a bit of extra cash to get them through the month or hard times. As a charity we are fully aware of the financial strains individuals and families are going through in these difficult times.
We have set up a simple process online allowing either an applicant to apply on behalf of someone else or for themselves. We advise that evidence of the persons needs will be required and need to be submitted.
 Once the application has been reviewed by the panel. The usual turnaround for funds is 2-3 weeks.
This is a funding pot of £50-£500 for families or individuals in desperate need of assistance.
This includes the following:
- Emergency food vouchers
- Appliances
- Rainy Day Cash support upto £100
- Children’s clothing
- Single parent families in need
- Those receiving benefits
- O.A.Ps in need of extra support
- Over 18's (We will accept applications under this age range in special circumstances)
- You must be over 18 years old to apply (Special circumstances for u18s will be assessed)
- Must be able to prove that you are not capable of covering your own costs for items listed in section 1A.
- You must show that you have spent the money you receive in line with the application otherwise the money will be claimed back.
FOODBANK PROGRAMME
LGK as part of the LOVE for PEOPLE campaign are working closely with LOVE JOES on a zero waste campaign. The 2024-2028 strategy aims to explore all possible avenues on food waste We have been operating a food bank in partnership at the Handsworth Association of Schools in which we feed upto 120 families in need each week
Thanks to our kind sponsors (ST LUKES LOGO/LOVE JOES).
CHEF PROGRAMME
Are you a keen chef wanting to learn new skills? LGK in the community has a chef scheme programme fully accredited and free. The criteria is as follows:
- Are you 16-24 and not in employment or further education?
- Are you unemployed?
- Are you receiving benefits?
- Are you struggling to find work?
- Are you a keen chef?
There is a face to face or online interview process for this offer. Successful candidates will have all their expenses paid on the course.
LGK will then work with each candidate to further secure employment thereafter.
PROMO
OUR MARINATED CHICKEN WRAPS
APPRENTICESHIPS
We are offering a unique opportunity for apprenticeships for young people aged 16-24 to work in the food manufacturing business.
This is a 2 stage application process; both online and in-person.
If you are interested please click here to apply.
VOLUNTEER BANK
The community have an established volunteer bank for employees of the company doing good deeds in the community.
This year we have banked hours for good causes.
GLOBAL SCHEME
Medical scheme.
South Madagasca is one of the poorest places on earth with limited supplies to essential medicines and lack of clinical practitioners. LGK in partnership with xxxxxx are supporting the build of various hospitals, pharmacies and emergency aid centers. The road is long but we are all trying to support in saving lives of 1000s of people in need of medical attention of all ages, abilities and ethnicities on the island.
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Educational scheme.
 LGK in partnership with xxxxx are supporting the supplies of educational material of a series of schools within Sri Lanka. Basic educational needs such as exercise books, stationary and school clothing are things that the community in Sri Lanka are struggling to supply.
SPREAD THE LOVE EDUCATION SCHEME
In partnership with our sponsors, we have a unique educational sponsorship programme in which we support a limited no of students annually with expenses associated with their studies.
This is a 3 stage application process which includes:
- Complete online enquiry form
- You are then invited to create a letter requesting sponsorship for your education
- You will then be interviewed either by a video call or in-person
- You must not already be on a scholarship programme
- We only fund students that are studying humanitarian type courses that aim to make a change in people’s lives.
- We will only fund 1-2 students per year
My name is Nam, and I have recently finished school, and I am currently staying with a family friends. I dream of continuing my education at university, but I am facing this journey alone. I lost my parents and brother at just 8 years old, and since then I have been living in Congo with very limited support.
Life in Congo is especially dangerous for a young woman, and every day brings new risks and uncertainty.
Through this campaign, I hope to get the chance for a better life—to study and to help immigrate to Cyprus, where my only brother now lives, I can finally have safety, stability, and the opportunity to build a brighter future. Thank you LGK for changing my life.Â
Nam Nissi Muadi Mulumba
ACTIVE STUDENT NOVEMBER 2025 - PRESENT DAY
My name is Errikos Alexiou, I’m a 19-year-old undergraduate student embarking on a journey in computer science at London South Bank University (LSBU) to pursue a career in cybersecurity. I am inspired to follow this path to help protect the vulnerable from digital fraud. Thanks to LGK in the Community I was able to continue with my studies. I have now graduated from the Spread the Love Scheme and I am eternally grateful.Â
Errikos Alexiou
GRADUATED FROM THE SCHEME JAN 2023 - JULY 2024
I am currently pursuing a PhD in Theology and was blessed to be a recipient of the Spread the Love Scheme at LGK for 16 months. I am forever grateful for this support from LGK and for the generosity of the sponsors who allowed me to dedicate time to my doctoral studies as well as support my family. It has been an enriching experience that has also opened up my eyes to the many humanitarian good works that LGK provide. This experience with LGK, as well as my research itself, has not only benefited my academic pursuits but also helped me develop in my pastoral role towards my community. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Gregory Craveiro
GRADUATED FROM THE SCHEME JANUARY 2023 - NOVEMBER 2025
Hi my name is Chrysie Alexiou I am a 21-year-old master’s student hoping to gain experience in neuroscience and psychology research to apply my studies towards becoming a child psychologist and therapist. Whilst on the scheme I was undergoing a Master of Research running for two years, the first being taught at University College London (UCL) and the second being taught at Yale University in America. During my year at Yale University, I was expected to use what I have learned in my first year to complete an independent research project and thesis at a neuroscience and psychology laboratory. Thank you LGK for make this a reality and supporting me through my studies.
