Deaf- and Disabled-led · Brixton and Camberwell

A place to belong. A place to grow.

Katakata creates a safe, welcoming and accessible space in Brixton and Camberwell, led by Deaf and Disabled people. From that space, people find community, practical support, skills and opportunities. Everyone is welcome, however you communicate.

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The front of Katakata Brixton: a blue sign with KATAKATA in turquoise letters, a wide window showing colourful murals, armchairs and plants, and orange chairs outside under a willow tree.

Today's usual hours Katakata Brixton: 11am to 5pm Neurodiverse by Katakata, Camberwell: 10am to 5pm

Start here

Find what you need

Choose the one that sounds most like you. Not sure? Phone or text 07534 329883 or email admin@katakatabrixton.com.

Welcome in BSL

Welcome to Katakata in British Sign Language

Take a short tour of Katakata Brixton with one of our team, in BSL with a spoken voiceover. See the café, our rooms and the community garden before you visit.

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Plan your visit Watch on YouTube

Our impact

What grows here

Four results come from feedback forms for each activity, collected between May and September 2026. The fifth comes from our employment pathway.

Feedback results, May to September 2026

80%
felt more confident signing
20 of 25 BSL learners who gave feedback
90%
reported better wellbeing and belonging
36 of 40 garden participants who gave feedback
98%
felt connected, safe and part of something
78 of 80 open mic guests who gave feedback
95%
felt supported or part of the community
95 of 100 food bank users who gave feedback

Employment pathway outcome

83%
moved into paid work
10 of 12 employment pathway participants

See our impact Download the full report

People of Katakata

In their own words

“I have learned new skills and I am proud of the progress I have made.”

FurquanBarista at Katakata

“The experience helped me build my confidence, and now I want to take my photography further and develop it into a career.”

DiegoTook part in Katakata’s programme

Read Furquan’s and Diego’s stories, and watch Kleyvis’s video

Our story

One welcoming space. Four things grow from it.

Our greatest asset is a safe, welcoming and accessible space, and the relationships built in it. The café, food bank, advice, garden, music and employment support are all part of that space. Coming in for one can lead to another.