Partner Organisations
Some of the organisations we work in partnership with.
NEWS
'The Playground Theatre' - special events this festive season!
Well Read is returning to The Playground Theatre this festive season in the Theatre Café, as usual, at 11:15am every Wednesday, for one hour of their successful play reading group. Reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ and other festive plays, they’ll also have some Christmas refreshments, tea and coffee.
As a special treat, Ray Shell, associate artist of The Playground and Broadway legend, will be hosting one of the sessions, facilitating the reading of his own Christmas play. He’s a fantastic singer and musician, so there may be a Christmas tune or two!
Also: there's still three more weeks of their free LGBTQIA+ elders group in association with AgeUk and Saatchi Gallery. On Fridays 11:00 - 13:00 they have top artists and writers, as well as tours, exhibition entrance and more.
PARTNERSHIPS
We work in partnership with other charities, youth clubs, companies and individuals who provide special resources or services that complement our work. Together we make a big difference.
Below is a small sample of some of the partners we have worked with.
Dorothy is an accomplished pianist and music teacher - skilled in one-to-one piano / keyboard tuition, also whole class teaching including Music Composition, Latin rhythms and Jazz. For over thirty years she has been playing and teaching music professionally.
Dorothy Shaw works in partnership with RDF, offering (half price) online video-call Music tuition for RDF Members.
Global Skills Centre - GSC's STEM programme engages young people and children to take up science subjects in their South Kilburn centre, where (for example) they code, programme and build a robot. At the end of their participation they present their achievements to an audience and take the robot home. GSC also run after-school Maths and English tuition (from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4).
At Hone Books Galore you can donate or swap second-hand books. Shoppers can also buy books - typically from just 50 pence upwards.
Queens Park Community Council (QPCC)
London's first parish council provides community events in the Queens Park ward.
The Playground Theatre is one of London's newest off-west end venues... It showcases innovative inspirational plays with established and emerging artists. It also helps develop theatrical skills and hidden talent found in the local community.
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC)
TNBFC primarily promotes films produced, directed and/or written by Black people.
The Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT) is a children’s and youth charity that has been supporting families in North Kensington since 1884. Through arts, sport, music, mentoring, educational support and more, RPT helps children and young people to overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
The universities flagship institutes bring together academics from across disciplines and departments to deliver research which offers significant practical insights and impact. They engage with a wide range of external partners at a national and international level from NGOs and national governments through to the European Union and United Nations.
In 2024 RDF took part in one of their important social research projects. We can provide more details about that in 2025.
Film Screenings
To organise community Film Screenings we have worked together with various organisations including: Queens Park Community Council (QPCC), The Lexi, The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC).
