Support for the voluntary and community sector
Wandsworth has an active and well developed voluntary sector with over 900 voluntary sector organisations offering a diverse range of services.
Find out how we approach our work with the sector including a recent needs analysis exercise to deepen our understanding of its needs.
Meet the team offering advice and support to the sector.
Stay up to date by subscribing to our voluntary sector news and updates.
Voluntary and community network meetings
These meetings will provide a regular space for the Council, the local voluntary and community sector and wider partners operating in Wandsworth to come together.
It's an opportunity to network, share updates, discuss and collaborate on key policy, strategic and service areas. The aim is to build an even stronger community network across Wandsworth.
- Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
- Time: 10:30am to 12.30pm
- Location: York Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, London SW11 2UG
Market engagement event
This event is for organisations who are interested in bidding to deliver a new Wandsworth Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) infrastructure and capacity building support service or being one of the delivery partners for the service.
Organisations that have local experience and knowledge that can help inform the design of this new service are also welcome to attend.
Event details:
- Date: Monday 9 September
- Time: 10am to 12.30pm
- Location: Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth High St, London, SW18 2PU
Registration for the event is now open.
More information can be viewed on the event invitation.
Voluntary Sector Forum
Hosted by the Wandsworth Care Alliance, this open forum hosts guest presenters on topical issues.
Register
To enquire and register please contact Ravi at ravi@wandcareall.org.uk.
Grants and funding
There are many different grants and funds available to support the voluntary and community sector.
Safeguarding training
Information on registering online to access safeguarding training:
Data from DataWand
DataWand is a free and open website designed so that users can easily access local data relevant to the London Borough of Wandsworth. The data includes information on population, employment, the economy, health, social care, crime, housing, and the environment.
DataWand also has useful video tutorials that can help you learn the main functions and tools of the website.
If you have questions or would like to organise a training session, contact the Insight and Analytics Team on insightanalytics@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
More information
For more information on support for the voluntary and community sector, visit the Wandsworth Care Alliance website.