The All England Club was a place for charities to shine this week.

More than 55 charities and community groups from Merton and Wandsworth were the guests of honour at the tennis club as a thank you for the hard work they have done over the years.

Home-Start Wandsworth provides support to families with young children who are struggling to cope and was one of the groups in attendance.

Its vice-chairwoman Holly Stilgoe, was proud of the work its volunteers had done.

“Our trained volunteers visit a family at home for approximately three hours a week for six to 12 months providing non-judgemental, practical and emotional support," she said.

"We see parents’ mental health and wellbeing improve, they become more confident and resilient and much less isolated.

"Home-Start’s support enables parents to give their children a healthier and more positive future.”

In 2017, the Wimbledon Foundation, which hosted the event, awarded grants and donations totalling £750,000, £430,000 of which was donated to charities and community groups working in Merton and Wandsworth.

Chairman of the foundation, Ian Hewitt, said: “We are proud to be associated with so many fantastic charities and community organisations.

"The evening is a chance for us to celebrate the achievements of those we support and to thank the charities for all their hard work.

"It is the passion, commitment and expertise of their staff and volunteers that is ultimately helping to change people’s lives.”