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Encouragement Through the Arts and Talking 

ETAT is a South Westminster charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation in our community.

Through creative workshops, gentle exercise classes and wellbeing activities, we help people build confidence, make meaningful connections and feel part of their local community.

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E.T.A.T. sits at the heart of the community and provides a family environment not only for its members but for the wider community by putting on regular events and by joint working with other local organisations such as the Tate Britain and the Abbey Centre. The groups through the Encouragers, aim to relieve isolation and stimulate new ideas by participating in art, purposeful reading and listening and expressing their views of the individual on these and on sculpture.

Friends & Encouragers

Activities are run by “Encouragers”, most of whom are volunteers, and the beneficiaries are known as “Friends” our Friends come from at least seven local housing estates that are amongst the most diverse and underprivileged in London.

Friend

“Before I found ETAT I had not left my flat for four years"

Encourager

"My heart lifts as soon as I go in the door and everyone says hello and looks so pleased to see me"

Friend

"I look forward to going to ETAT all the rest of the week. It makes the other days bearable"

Through donations, your support can help change lives and communities.
Even small gestures make big differences

Thamesbank Centre, Turpentine Lane,  SW1V 4BD                         helloetat@gmail.com                       Registered Charity number: 1159712 

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