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From 1 April 2023 RISE SW11 and RISE SW15 merged together as one project to reach older people across the borough of Wandsworth with a programme of day services and outreach. We began a new 5 year contract with Wandsworth Council to provide an “enhanced” Age Well service with a particular emphasis on providing support for people affected by Dementia and memory loss.

We are very pleased to have provided a new Pool Table which converts to table tennis and air hockey and are hoping to purchase a new Magic Table in the near future. Activities include strength and balance exercises, darts, art, music and we have a great group of members knitting squares for blankets.

RISE in SW London

Reaching the ISolated Elderly

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Mission Statement

To Transform the lives of isolated older people through a programme of care and support which respects, values and encourages independence in later life.

Vision Statement

RISE-ing to the challenge of Reaching the ISolated Elderly across the UK

The Platt Mission

On 9 November 1807, seven friends met to consult as to building a place of worship in Felsham Road and they raised amongst themselves the sum of £57 and formed an association to obtain further help.  The result was that on 9 August 1808 the building known as the Platt Chapel was opened.  The services were well attended and £100 was raised during the day towards the total cost of £900.  By 1827, the Platt Chapel was so popular that even the addition of a gallery was insufficient and often the vestry as well as the Chapel was crowded on a Sunday evening.  The Chapel was again enlarged in the year 1830.  From 1872 the Platt Chapel was closed for awhile and a site was procured in Oxford Road at a cost of £750 where an iron chapel was erected to accommodate 500 people.  However by 1897 the Platt Chapel was open again and was transferred by a Trust Deed to the City Mission and it remained with them for a long time.