Make a referral

We don’t have complicated assessment criteria, but we do ask that families are referred to us via a professional. That could be a health visitor, social worker, or Children’s Centre professional. It could also be a charity, or a local councillor. Families don’t need to be in crisis for us to help.

  • If you need more vouchers, please email us at referrals@littlevillagehq.org. You can click the "Request More Vouchers" in the blue menu box on this page.

I want some vouchers to give out

We operate on a voucher system, similar to the foodbank. If you are a professional and you identify a family who would benefit from Little Village’s support, you can complete one of our vouchers, and give it to the family. This voucher entitles them to visit our stockroom in Balham, which is open every Wednesday morning during termtime. Click on the link in the blue box if you want more vouchers to give out.

I want to request a bundle of items for a family

If you do not think the family is able to visit us themselves, you’re welcome to come and see us on their behalf and pick out the items they want. The alternative is that you download our request form (see blue box on this page) - we will then put together a bundle for you to collect, either from our HQ in Balham or our new branch in Camden. We offer a limited delivery service for bulky items once a fortnight.

I have a family who want a particular item

We always have plenty of clothes, toys and books in stock, but some items of equipment such as buggies, highchairs and cots are in high demand. It’s always worth emailing us before sending a family our way if they need an item like this to check whether it’s in stock. We operate a waiting list where necessary.