Bede House is a charity that focuses on some of the most pressing issues affecting members of the Southwark community. From domestic violence, LGBT hate crimes, youth programmes and support for those with learning disabilities, Bede House exists to provide support for all members of the community in need. Bede is a multi-purpose local charity, based in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe and working exclusively in Southwark. We were founded as a settlement in 1938.