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.
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 sessions and training
Sign up for our bitesize information sessions for the community and voluntary sector.
All sessions will be held on MS Teams. Click on the title to find out more and book your place.
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Date |
Time |
Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 2 to 3.30pm | Become an active bystander online session |
| Wednesday 8 October 2025 | 11am to 12pm | Social value and the VCS in local government procurement |
| Thursday 16 October 2025 | 11am to 12pm | Information session: bowel cancer screening and prevention |
| Monday 20 October 2025 | 2 to 3.30pm | Data site training: demonstrating impact using DataWand |
| Wednesday 12 November 2025 | 10am to 12.30pm |
Understanding external funding and bid development: exploring the basics of the funding landscape and useful tips to strengthen your bids |
| Tuesday 25 November 2025 | 7 to 8.30pm | Become an active bystander online session |
| Monday 1 December 2025 | 2 to 3.30pm | Become an active bystander online session |
If you have any questions, or suggestions for future training or information sessions, email us at voluntarysectorteam@wandsworth.gov.uk.
TPD online training courses
Find out about training and professional development courses:
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.