A home that brings us together.
Help us open Daarna — a Sudanese cultural and educational space in London, where young and old gather to learn, celebrate and belong.
Not-for-profit company · Charity Commission application in progress
A place to stay connected to who we are.
“Daarna” means Our Home in Arabic — a community-led initiative to create a shared cultural and educational space for Sudanese people in London. It’s a welcoming home that celebrates culture, unity and identity, where young and old come together through Qur’an sessions, cultural workshops and community events that honour our roots while inspiring our future.
With everything happening in Sudan today, Daarna feels more important than ever: a way for the diaspora to stay connected, share pride in our heritage, and strengthen the bonds that keep our community together.
“A place to celebrate our heritage, connect generations, and strengthen our identity.”
Built by the community, for the community.
Programmes for every generation — elders and youth learning side by side.
- Supplementary schooling
- Youth mentorship
- Arabic lessons
- Language & culture workshops
- Community events & exhibitions
Unity through culture
Shared traditions, events and celebrations.
Generational togetherness
Elders and youth learning side by side.
Celebrate heritage
Art, music, food and language.
Build belonging
A safe, welcoming home for every voice.
Every contribution lays a brick.
Every pound goes to securing a venue, setting up programmes and basic running costs. We publish updates as the campaign progresses.
Donate online
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Volunteer
Help run events, teach, or lend your skills to getting Daarna ready to open.
Share our story
Share our campaign with family and friends, or introduce Daarna to your network — every bit helps.
Prefer to pay by bank transfer?
After transferring, submit your details so we can email your receipt.
Is Daarna a registered charity?
We’re currently registered as a not-for-profit company while our Charity Commission application is in progress. This allows us to fundraise transparently and hold a community bank account.
Is Daarna a business?
No. Daarna is a community-led, not-for-profit initiative.
What does the £120,000 cover?
Initial facility rental, community programming setup, and essential operating costs.
How will my donation be used?
Every pound goes directly towards our setup and operations — securing a venue, community programmes, and basic running costs. We publish updates as the campaign progresses.
Will my donation qualify for Gift Aid?
Once our charity status is approved, we’ll enable Gift Aid — so UK taxpayers can boost their donation by 25% at no extra cost.
How can I stay updated?
Email info@daarna.org.uk with the subject “Updates”.
Can I help spread the word?
Absolutely! Share our campaign link, invite friends, or introduce Daarna’s idea to your network — every bit helps.