Our Mission
Mission
Compassionate, culturally sensitive support that empowers BAME women and families across London to overcome hardship with dignity.
Home & Hope
Community-led housing justice
Free housing advice, advocacy and leadership development for residents facing insecurity across London.
Get Support1,200
Users supported annually
100+
Users per week
9+
Years serving communities
Since
2015
Nine years strong
Serving with compassion
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Our Vision
A London where every woman and family has the stability, resources and voice to thrive — no matter their background.
About Lido Foundation
An anchor the community
can lean on.
A registered charity based in London. For nine years we've built trusted, culturally sensitive support with — not just for — the communities we serve.
Our Vision
Vision
A London where every woman and family has the stability, resources and voice to thrive — no matter their background.
Why Lido Foundation
Four reasons the community trusts us.
We're not just another charity — we're neighbours, advocates and allies who have walked the same streets and faced the same struggles.
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Reason 01
Trusted Experience
Nine years of consistent, reliable support for BAME women and families across London. Established in 2015, we've built lasting relationships with the communities we serve.
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Reason 02
Culturally Sensitive
Support delivered in community languages and shaped by local customs. Our advisors have lived experience, so they truly understand the challenges you face.
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Reason 03
Community Led
Your voice shapes our work. Through feedback sessions, focus groups and an open-door policy, we ensure our services remain relevant and genuinely useful.
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Reason 04
Proven Impact
1,200 users supported annually. Over 100 users every week. Nine years of serving communities. Real numbers that reflect real lives changed.
What we do
Four projects.
One community.
Practical, culturally sensitive help across the moments that matter most — a letter from the landlord, a bill that can't be paid, or a young person finding their feet.
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Home & Hope
Community-led housing justice — free advice, advocacy and leadership development for residents facing insecurity.
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02
Welfare Rights
Independent welfare and money advice for 900 residents — Universal Credit, PIP, housing benefit and debt support.
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03
Connection Hub
A warm, welcoming space where women meet, share and support one another — tackling isolation and building belonging.
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04
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Weekly American football coaching, mentorship and pathways for children and young people across London.
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The latest from us
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How free advice unlocked £4,200 in unclaimed benefits for one family
Explainer
What is welfare advocacy — and why it matters for London families
Perspective
Community-led housing: what nine years on the ground has taught us
News