We hosted our Voluntary Forum Sector meeting on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, where we were joined by fantastic guest speakers from Wandsworth Council, Need2Succeed, The Wandsworth Provider Alliance, Free2be and Share and care Homeshare.
The forum provided Voluntary Sector Organisations to discuss, network and share with each other and allowed everyone to discover what was happening in the sector and listen to our guest speakers on what they’re working on and find out what’s upcoming in the borough. Updates were also heard from ourselves, Wandsworth Older Peoples Forum and from the Health and Wellbeing Board. All the presentations that were shared at the forum can be found at the bottom of this page.
Wandsworth Care Alliance Updates
If you would like to be notified of all upcoming Health and Wellbeing Board Engagement group meetings, please send us an email to let us know on communications@wandcareall.org.uk.
Wandsworth Council Updates
The Council’s Community & Partnerships Team leads on community engagement for the Council, manages local grant funding opportunities including the Wandsworth Grant Fund, and coordinates and supports collaboration with partner organisations locally, across a range of activities and different sectors. The team are always happy to hear ideas and support with connecting our VCS with other partners – please contact partnerships@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
The Wandsworth Grant Fund provides small grants for VCS organisations in the borough to run activities for up to 12 months. Next deadline is 7 July 2025. More information on this can be found here: Wandsworth Grant Fund – Wandsworth Borough Council
Warm welcome to our new VCS Strategy and Partnership Manager, Dianne Jones. Dianne will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the strategy working alongside the council, VCS organisations and wider partners. Dianne is keen to meet with as many VCS groups and organisations across the borough, so if you would like a visit or a conversation please get in touch Dianne.Jones@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
The Council is committed to working in close partnership with the voluntary and community sector in a way that amplifies and celebrates its contribution and impact. To achieve this, the Council has developed new Voluntary and Community Strategy 2025-2030. Wandsworth Voluntary Sector Strategy
Invitation to join upcoming Wandsworth Voluntary and Community Network meeting which is happening online on 6th of May 11am-12pm. Please register your interest here.
This network is supported by Wandsworth Council and will provide a regular space for the council, the local voluntary and community sector and wider partners operating in Wandsworth to come together, network, share updates, discuss and collaborate on key policy, strategic and service areas; with the aim to build an even stronger community network across Wandsworth. Please also email voluntarysectorteam@wandsworth.gov.uk if you have an agenda item you would like added.
VCS Hub Invitation
Wandsworth Voluntary and Community Sector Hub is a modern, affordable workspace in Wandsworth Town Hall designed to support local organisations. The VCS Hub offers 24 workstations, three meeting rooms, and a flexible, supportive environment. The hub is free to use for the first three months and provides flexible working, allowing organisations to book desks and meeting rooms to suit their needs.
Register to access the VCS Hub and share this opportunity with your networks to help build a stronger and connected community.
View our short VCS Hub Launch Video.
For more details, visit VCS Hub – Wandsworth Borough Council.
Climate Action Microgrants. For community groups, schools, individuals or non-profits to run events and activities that promote positive behaviours in the community around climate change and sustainability. Up to £500. Deadline – 30 May.
Information about the newly formed Wandsworth Provider Alliance can be found here.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Voluntary Sector Forum meeting.