We, at Our Lady of Loreto and St Winefride in Kew, are fundraising for the WK Foundation this Lent!
Why we chose
the WK Foundation
Several factors stood out in choosing the WK Foundation:
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Its focus on transforming lives by helping disadvantaged young people into paid employment
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A specific and time-critical need to fund training for the next group of trainees
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A strong commitment to supporting those most at risk of exclusion from work
About the WK Foundation
The WK Foundation, working alongside its social enterprise pizza restaurant and catering business (Well Kneaded), supports disadvantaged young people aged 18–30 in south London who face multiple barriers to employment. Beneficiaries include young people who:
• Have grown up in care
• Are living in hostels or vulnerable housing (e.g. YMCA)
• Have experience of the criminal justice system
• Have learning difficulties, low confidence, or poor mental health
Through its NOURISH programme, WKF provides practical hospitality skills alongside life skills such as confidence-building, CV writing, and one-to-one mentoring — enabling trainees to secure and sustain employment.
The charity was founded in 2023 by husband and wife Laurence and Bridget Callaghan and is based in Earlsfield, south London.
How the funds will be used
Our aim is to fund a “St Winefride’s cohort” of 8-10 trainees through the NOURISH programme. NOURISH runs over 15 months, twice each year, and combines hands-on hospitality training with personal development and mentoring. Indicative costs are:
- £1,875 - funds one trainee through Phase One
- £11,250 - funds a full cohort of eight trainees through Phase One
- £7,000 - funds one trainee through the full programme (15 months of training) including Phase One & Phase Two
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How to give:
Give through Stewardship:
Follow the link to our donation page via Stewardship. If you are a UK taxpayer, please confirm that you would like to reclaim Gift Aid on your donation. This will add 25p to every £1 you give. You can do this on the Stewardship website. Please don't fill out the form below if you choose to confirm Gift Aid via Stewardship.
You can also set up a regular gift through Stewardship if you'd like to sponsor a trainee.
Donate straight into our bank:
Unity Bank
WK Foundation
Account Number: 20486345
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Please provide "ST WINEFRIDES" as the payment reference so we can add your donation to the total raised.
You can also set up a direct debit using the details above if you'd like to give on a regular basis.
If you are a UK taxpayer, and would like to reclaim Gift Aid on your donation, please fill out the form below. This will add 25p to every £1 you give.
This Lent, help us support the WK Foundation.
Well Kneaded Steps:
Walk to Jerusalem
Join our parish Lenten challenge as we “walk” from Kew to Jerusalem via Canterbury and Rome, helping support The WK Foundation — the charity behind Well Kneaded that provides training, mentoring and pathways into employment for disadvantaged young adults in South London. How many steps can you take to help us reach our 2,900 mile goal together?
• Open to individuals, families and groups – £5 donation to enter (children free!)
• Runs throughout Lent
• Prizes for top individual and team step-counts
• Optional community walks each Sunday
• Click the buttons below to join and donate
Every step counts!
Important:
When donating, please include your name in the public message of support box, so we can match your donation to your step challenge entry.
Questions or help setting up a group?
