Who are we?
The Meeting Room is a registered charity operating in the Mole Valley and Epsom areas. The charity was founded in 2014 by Graham Peddie MBE, who was a leading advocate for assisting the most vulnerable people in our community.
Our clients are of all backgrounds and ages and our focus is to provide meaningful support to those with a wide variety of issues including homelessness, poverty, physical or mental health difficulties, breakdown of relationships, social exclusion and loneliness and issues with alcohol or drugs.
The Meeting Room is often the first port of call for the homeless, those struggling with poverty or with addictions and those for whom social exclusion and loneliness is an everyday reality.
I walked in and Graham asked me if I was thirsty or hungry. After sitting me down with a drink, hot lunch and chatting to me Graham made some phone calls and within 1 hour of me arriving had secured a place for me at the hostel in Leatherhead.
Breaking News
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Drop-ins over the Holiday Period
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Our drop-ins will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to give our staff and volunteers a much-needed break. Our last drop-in of 2024 will be on Monday, December 23, in Leatherhead and we will start the New Year on January 2 in Epsom.
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Thank You!
The Meeting Room is truly blessed to have so many wonderful supporters. At Christmas time, we have so many amazing organisations providing us with financial support and all sorts of incredible items. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us, and we especially would like to thank -
Leatherhead Parish Church St Mary's Church, Fetcham​​
AWS International Group Ahmadiyya Muslim Ladies
Mole Valley Runners Barchester Trust
Surrey Hills Enterprises Ashtead Flower Arranging Group
Mickleham Parish Church Tesco's, Leatherhead
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​...and thank you for the kindness and generosity of everyone who donated to our Winter Appeal (see below).
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Winter Appeal
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Winter is the hardest time for those facing poverty, social isolation, mental and physical health struggles, addiction, and homelessness. At The Meeting Room, we provide on-going support, companionship, and a safe space for vulnerable people all over Mole Valley and Epsom & Ewell. This winter, we’re asking once again for your help. By supporting our Winter Appeal, you help us continue our vital work, ensuring we can reach the local people who need us most.
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Please consider donating today, either as one-off or as regular monthly giving. Click the 'Donate Now' button at the bottom right of this page and make a real difference
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VOLUNTEER APPEAL
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Do you have a few hours a month to help out? We are looking for volunteers in the following areas - fundraising specialists, social media/digital marketing, drop-in assistants, activity helpers, administration, and logistics. For more information, click on the button below or contact us for a chat about how you could join our amazing team.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE MEETING ROOM?
Check out all that's happening at The Meeting Room including walks, table tennis, trips and events. Click on the 'News & Events' box above for more details.
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​​​​​​​​Merry Christmas from The Meeting Room​
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We have had a great time in the run up to Christmas and we will cap it off, on Christmas Day itself, with a traditional lunch and all the trimmings for 45 people at Leatherhead Community Hub. All that remains is for the trustees, staff and volunteers of The Meeting Room to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2025.​​
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We run lunchtime time drop-in centres in Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom. Our aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment, a hot meal and the opportunity to talk to our trained staff about whatever issues our clients are facing.
Many of our clients do not have a support network of friends and family to help them overcome the challenges in their daily lives.
Our highly skilled and experienced staff can provide advice and guidance in areas such as benefits, finance, work, accommodation, personal or health issues and we can signpost them to other agencies if needed.
We also assist clients with attending medical appointments. In addition, with mental health & well-being in mind, we have a comprehensive program of activities including day trips and residential outings to build confidence and self-esteem.
What do we do?
“The Meeting Room helped me get out of a dark place. I’ve met friends who understand what it is like. I am diabetic so the lunches have helped me keep healthy. The opportunity of counselling has given me the space and opportunity to talk to a professional and move forward.”
Become
a volunteer!
We are always looking for volunteers to assist us with all our activities. If you are interested in helping with cooking, assisting our staff at the lunchtime drop-ins or any other capacity, please contact us.
