PECAN
Contact details
PECAN
121a Peckham High Street
Peckham
London
SE15 5SE
Public phone: 020 7732 0007
Email: welcome@pecan.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.pecan.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Pecan is a community charity based in Peckham that has been supporting people in Southwark since 1989. We work with people facing complex challenges, including unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system and food insecurity. Our services are free and open to those in need, offering practical support, advocacy and a safe space to move forward. While our services are open to all, referrals are required to access some of our services. At the heart of our work are our values, kindness, belief and hope with a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and long-term change. Our projects are: Southwark Foodbank, Peckham Pantry (social supermarket - £5 buys up to £15-20 worth of food and other items), Women's Services that is a one-stop-shop support for those affected by the criminal justice system, and for women seeking support, information, and community, Employment Support and our Together Hub and Café offering a warm hub and creative community activities that help address loneliness and isolation.
Target group: People on low incomes, Unemployed people, ex-offenders, older people, those with mental health issues, those facing disadvantage
Area served: South East London.
How to contact: Drop-in (Limited, please check website for up to date information), phone (020 7732 0007) or email: welcome@pecan.org.uk – visit our website for all services provided
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: Pecan is open 9am-5pm and its other services vary, so please check the website for opening times and drop-ins.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Lift. No parking
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 801819
Year established: 1989
Staffing: 38 full and part time staff plus over 30 volunteers
Public transport: Peckham Rye train station - 5 minutes walk. Buses 12, 37, 63, 78, 343.
Record last checked: 22 August 2025