COMMITTED TO BUILDING A FAIRER SOCIETY
As a registered charity itself, The Old Vic believes that it is vital to encourage all who visit to support others. Over the last seven years, over £1.5 million has been raised globally for food poverty and deprivation-focused charities including Field Lane, The Felix Project, Coram Beanstalk, FoodCycle, FareShare and City Harvest London.
This year, The Old Vic will raise money in aid of Waterloo Foodbank throughout the run of A Christmas Carol. The charity, which has its base minutes from The Old Vic, will be the recipient of donations at the end of every performance throughout the show’s run.
Since 2011, the Waterloo Foodbank has been providing vital food distribution services alongside other support services and pastoral care. This includes a free fresh food cooked breakfast and food stall every Friday morning in Waterloo. Last year, the Waterloo Foodbank, working with its partners, provided over 27,000 people with food and other practical support, of which 65% were children. The work of the Waterloo Foodbank’s many dedicated volunteers and staff changes lives every single day, restoring dignity and bringing health and hope to community members in need.