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Our Voluntary and Community Sector offer fantastic and valued services to residents who need support most.
The Communities and Participation team work hard to support our voluntary and community sector in Waltham Forest. There are various ways that local organisations can access this support.
Each month the team host monthly network meetings which are open to any community or voluntary sector organisation in Waltham Forest and provide an opportunity for community groups to network, share ideas and plan partnership working.
Each month we feature new community activities and events, as well as new funding and training opportunities for our voluntary and community sector.
Our community database aims to get a full picture of all voluntary and community sector organisations in Waltham Forest – to enable us to understand the work you do to support residents, promote the fantastic activities you have on offer and ensure you remain up to date with support on offer.
Volunteers are currently supporting community groups with one-off events, service delivery and much more. Community groups can register on our volunteering partner website to access training and support to create and promote volunteering opportunities.
Find out about spaces available in local community centres, what each facility offers and how you can book.
We have committed to offering training to build capacity within our voluntary and community sector and will be offering training opportunities throughout the next year.
Find out about useful statistics about our residents in Waltham Forest, including census information, health inequalities information and more.
If you represent a voluntary and community sector organisation and would like to speak to the team, please get in touch.
connectingcommunities@walthamforest.gov.uk
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