The heart of the Clerkenwell community
since 1898

The Peel works with and connects all those living and working in Clerkenwell and surrounding areas to make their lives better.

Activities at
The Peel

Community engagement & partnerships

Food &
Nutrition

Mental
Health

EC1
Echo

Adult
social club

Children, young people & families

Clerkenwell Community
Photography Competition

The Peel are also proud organisers of this annual photography competition, celebrating creative and Clerkenwell.

Our impact

13,000+

Direct contacts / visits annually

5000+

Meals provided annually

75%

People reporting high levels of
satisfaction & happiness

3young people sitting together in recreation grounds

Our ambition is to ensure that Clerkenwell is and remains a vibrant, cohesive and connected community .

About The Peel

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The Peel

Latest news

The Peel on BBC Radio London

On Monday 18th March our CEO Paddy Radcliffe, and Programmes Assistant / Community Organiser Nermin Shefik were live on BBC Radio London! They were interviewed by Shay Kaur Grewal on the afternoon show. 

CDW 2026 partner

We are delighted to be official charity partner for Clerkenwell Design Week 2026