Voluntary and community sector resources and guidance
Information to support your organisation's work in Wandsworth.
Spaces to hire
The VCS Hub provides flexible work and meeting space for voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough.
The Community Spaces Directory gives details of free and low-cost community spaces in Wandsworth.
Find details of all community centres and facilities across the borough, including club rooms and halls available for hire.
Practical support
The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) supports voluntary and community organisations across England through practical guidance, training, resources and advocacy.
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) provides practical information, resources and support to help charities, voluntary organisations and community groups run effectively.
The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) is the national membership body for local voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisations in England.
Charity Excellence provides a free one-stop shop to practical support and resources for charities, CICs and community organisations
The Esmee Fairburn Foundation provides a useful collection of resources for voluntary and community sector organisations covering a range of topics.
The Cranfield Trust provides free management support and practical advice to charities and voluntary organisations.
Data and insights
DataWand is a free and open website designed so that users can easily access local data relevant to the London Borough of Wandsworth. If you have any questions or would like to organise a training session, contact the Insight and Analytics team.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.
The Wandsworth Local Plan sets out the priorities for the development of the borough and is used for making decisions on planning applications.
Wandsworth's Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) pulls together information about local health and care and support and is a vital tool to help plan future services.
Governance
The Charity Commission provides information for registered charities and how to register your organisation as a charity.
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) provide a range of resources to help you drive greater impact for your charity.
Safeguarding
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) provides information on DBS checks and maintains a list of people who are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
The Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Adults Board brings together local organisations to help protect adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.
The Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Partnership provides safeguarding guidance, policies, training and resources for professionals and organisations working with children and families, as well as information on how to raise concerns and access support.