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.

Stay up to date by subscribing to our voluntary sector news and updates.

Introducing the VCS Hub 

The Voluntary and Community Sector Hub is a new affordable and flexible workspace in the Town Hall. It is a collaborative workspace designed to bring together organisations and groups working in the voluntary and community sector. 

Find out more about the VCS Hub.

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.

Information and training sessions

We are delivering information and training sessions specifically for the community and voluntary sector. 

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks

DBS checks help organisations make safer recruitment decisions and protect the people they support by identifying individuals who may be unsuitable for certain roles.

View the DBS guidance and training information to learn more.

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.