Merton Refuge offers specialist help and support for women in domestic violent situations. The Refuge offers emergency and temporary accommodation, advocacy and support to women escaping abuse. Christ Church supports this charity particularly when celebrating the Feast of St Nicholas (Santa Claus) on the evening of the first Sunday of December when we ask people to bring a Christmas gift for those women and children in the Refuge.

The Faith in Action Merton Homeless Drop-in Centre is an inter-faith project which provides a support and advice centre for local homeless people. The project works closely with the housing department, drug and probation services, health services and other agencies. A former member of the congregation of Christ Church, works part-time at the centre and says:

When Wimbledon Guild held their Big Sleep Out to raise money for the charity, I joined in and many from Christ Church sponsored my efforts. I would like to say a big 'Thank you' to everyone who sponsored me for 'sleeping out' to raise money for Faith in Action. I raised £230.11, which contributed to an overall sum of £3500! If anyone has some time to spare, Faith in Action is in need of volunteers on a Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Wimbledon Food Bank is part of a national network of foodbanks, giving out nutritionally balanced emergency food to people in crisis who have nowhere else to turn. We need tinned meats and fish, rice, instant mash, tea and coffee, powdered milk, rice pudding and custard. Donations can be left at the back of the church.