Get Involved
Burghley Road needs you! Be a part of your local community.
Make friends. Give back. Gain invaluable experience.
Be a Volunteer
Volunteering offers a genuinely fulfilling way to make a tangible difference in the community and is essential to keeping the centre open. It provides a natural space to connect with diverse groups of people, build lasting relationships, and foster a stronger sense of belonging. Beyond providing a welcoming atmosphere for local families, the experience presents practical opportunities to pick up new skills, adapt to fresh challenges, and grow personal confidence.
We have a flexible schedule with three key positions to fill each session: one person to open the centre (around 09:45), one to cook (lunch is served at 12:00) and one person to close the centre (depending on a day, but usually around 13:30).
You choose your day and role to work and the best part is, you can bring your children with you! On the days you volunteer, we give you free entrance and lunch for both you and your child(ren).
If this sounds like something you would be interested in:
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Please drop in the centre and speak to one of our volunteers who can take your contact details
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Or email us at burghleyrd@outlook.com
Donate Funds or Supplies
As a charity play space entirely run by volunteers, we are reliant on donations and the support of the local community. As part of bigger plans there are some simple things we urgently need to improve the space.
Ways to donate
Online
You can make a donation through People's Fundraising or Everyclick
Cheque/cash/transfer
If you would like to make a donation by cheque, please make it payable to Burghley Road Under 5s Community Centre and send it to Burghley Road Under 5s Community Centre, 23 1/2 Burghley Road, London N8 0QG. You can accompany your cheque with a Gift Aid Declaration form so that the charity can claim an additional 20% from HMRC at no extra cost to you. You can also donate while at the centre using our card reader.
Donating toys and goods
We have a lot of toys already but there are some specific things we do need:
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toy pushchairs
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baby boy and girl dolls, preferably with clothes
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dressing up clothes for dolls and children
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toy shopping basket with handles and shopping trolley
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outdoor climbing frame
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outdoor slide
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toy garages
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farm sets and farmhouse
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kitchen play food/pots/pans/cups etc.
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hard wearing toy kitchen
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soft play mat/play gym for babies
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babysit me up ring/playlist
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ride-on vehicles
As a public space, we can only accept donations that are clean and in good working order, with no missing or broken parts. Please email burghleyrd@outlook.com if you have anything on our list to donate.
Thank you for your support!
Offer your skills and expertise
At Burghley Road, we are a success because of our team of generous and committed volunteers. We rely on the community members to contribute and we are always looking for new people. Are you handy with tools? Skilled in graphic or web design? Fundraising or PR? Love gardening or cooking? Work in accounting or business development? Grant writing or charity management? Or maybe you just want to make a difference with your free time. We welcome any lending hand, even if it's simply sparing an afternoon to help us clean up and make the centre better. Get in touch if you want to help or have your say in the future of Burghley Road Play Space.