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The Gateway Club
Activities for ages 18 plus with learning disababilities
The Gateway Club is an activities group in Wandsworth for people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities. It's run by Wandsworth Mencap and offers games, craft nights, music, and yoga. It is currently based at the Atheldene Centre.
The Pavement
The print and online magazine for the UK's homeless people
Providing help & information to people experiencing homelessness via free London & Scotland magazines and a UK-wide website. Our mixture of service listings and stories ignored by the mainstream media makes us "a mix of Private Eye and the Yellow Pages for homeless people", according to one reader.
The Royal British Legion Information and Advice Service
Shoulder to shoulder with all who Serve
We give practical help, advice & support to ex-service personnel, their families & carers around housing, independent living, physical & mental wellbeing, employment and finance. We run a drop-in at the Mercy Foundation Centre, 64 Falcon Road, SW11 2LR, on the 3rd Thursday morning of each month.
The Silver Line
Helpline for Older People
The Silver Line is the UK's only national, free, confidential helpline for older people who are feeling lonely and isolated and in need of a friendly voice. Open 24 hours a day every day of the year, The Silver Line also provides information, advice and support as well as regular friendship contact.
The Weir Link
Bringing the Community together
The Weir Link was established by residents in the Weir Road area of Lambeth in 2003. We aim to be a catalyst for change; offering a range of services for local residents including social support, childcare, education and training, and opportunities for personal growth and community development.
Thinking Works
Helping to create a sustainable and more energy efficient future.
We work with local authorities, housing associations and water boards across London and Southern England on a number of projects, from energy advice home visits and fuel poverty reduction workshops, to domestic and school energy audits.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK
Facing Pain Together
We are Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK). We provide information, support and encouragement to those who suffer this excruciatingly painful condition. Our aim is to raise awareness of TN within the medical community and the general public at large.
UK SMART Recovery
Help people recover from addictive behaviour
We help people recover from addictive behaviour and lead meaningful and satisfying lives. Our approach is secular and science based; using motivational, behavioural and cognitive methods. We run a network of self help meetings and also partner with care professionals.
Victim Support
Provides support to victims of crime
Trained volunteers offer one to one emotional support, practical help and information to all victims of crime either at our office or in clients home. Independent domestic violence advisors provide support, risk assessment and safety planning to victims of domestic violence.
VISOR – Visually Impaired Society of Richmond
An independent charity for blind & visually impaired people in and around Richmond
VISOR is an independent charity run by volunteers, many of whom are themselves visually impaired. We offer support, advice and social activities to blind & V.I people across and around Richmond Borough.
Voices for Autism
A support network for parents/carers of young people living with Autism in the UK
Voices for Autism are a non-profit organisation based in London supporting parents/carers of young people with Autism. It is our passion to spread awareness about Autism. We are parent led, and the founder is a parent of a young person with Autism. Let’s build a community, let’s build a voice
Voicing Views
Mental Health Project
A service user project that works with the Mental Health Trust, the Clinical Reference Group and Adult Social Services on matters relating to the delivery and development of mental health services in the borough. If you use mental health services in Wandsworth contact John Morrill for more details.
Wandsworth Care Coordination Centre
Trinity Hospice
The Wandsworth Care Coordination Centre - one point of contact for all your needs. The aim of the Centre is to ensure people with a progressive, life limiting illness can access the services and support they need from one place so they can be cared for in their own home or care home.
Wandsworth Congolese Community Association
Supporting the Local Congolese & African Francopone Communit
We aim to relieve the poverty, hardship and distress of Congolese people and African Francophone Refugees & Asylum seekers living in the UK.
Wandsworth Health Trainers
Find your way to a happier, healthier future
We help you create and follow your own individualised healthy lifestyle and wellbeing plan. The service is free to use - please call or email us and one of our friendly Health Trainers can call you back to arrange a meeting at a time and place that suits you.
Wandsworth Housing Adaptation and Repairs Forum
WHARF
The Wandsworth Housing Adaptation and Repairs Forum (WHARF) looks to support the more vulnerable (eg older, disabled, low income) Wandsworth residents remain safe, secure and warm in their homes. WHARF provides support through a caseworker and signposting service.
Wandsworth Independent Living Forum
Voice for Deaf & Disabled People in Wandsworth
WILF seeks to be the voice of disabled people in Wandsworth, promoting awareness, independence, choice, empowerment, and mutual support.
Wandsworth Independent Living Scheme
Catch 22
Catch22 Wandsworth Independent Living Scheme provides support to young people leaving the care of Wandsworth Children's Services and to those who have moved into supported housing. We work to provide outreach support to young people in independent accommodation throughout the borough.
Wandsworth Little Grey Cells (Early Stages Support Group)
Alzheimers Society UK
A for people diagnosed with dementia who are experiencing dementia symptoms in the early stages. Little Grey Cells Support Group provides a safe environment for people with dementia to seek peer support, express concerns & find common solutions. Open to Wandsworth residents Only. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Wandsworth Mencap
Wandsworth Mencap provides information and support to family and carers of people with learning disabilities. This service is unique in Wandsworth Borough, in that it has gained the trust and confidence of families. It empowers vulnerable carers and people with learning disabilities equally.
Wandsworth Parents Advocacy Service
Barnardo's - Believe in Children
Barnardo's Parents Advocacy Service in Wandsworth, aims to support parents, carers and families in the community and in diverse cultural circumstances. The service provides guidance and advice aimed at supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Wandsworth Refugee Network
Wandsworth Refugee Network is a small voluntary organisation, based in South West London, which visits prisons to provide emotional and practical support to people being held post-sentence under immigration control. Currently our work is primarily within Wandsworth Prison.
Wandsworth Service User Forum
Drug and Alcohol Service User Involvement
The project works in partnership with the Drug and Alcohol (DAAT) commissioners and providers to implement effective service user involvement and the monitoring, design and commissioning of services. Wandsworth Service User Forum (WSUF) facilitate and co-ordinate a borough wide substance misuse user group. The Forum channels issues, concerns and information between service users, providers and strategic groups.
Wandsworth Singing for the Brain
Alzheimers Society UK
An afternoon of music and singing for people with dementia and their carers, the Singing for the Brain service aims to provide a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers designed around the principles of music therapy and singing.
Wandsworth Work Match
Sustainable jobs for local people.
If you are a Wandsworth resident and looking for work, Work Match can help match you to the right job. We are currently working with businesses across the borough to secure sustainable jobs for local people and will provide you with support in applying for the roles we are currently recruiting for.
WCA
WCA was established in 1991 and became a registered charity in 2005. We manage a number of service user involvement projects, including Healthwatch. Beneficiaries include Mental Health Service Users, Learning Disability groups, People with Addictions, Physical Disability Communities and carers. We serve as a conduit between public service providers and service users.
West London Gay Men's Project
Improving Health & Wellbeing
West London GMP exists to offer services and support to a diverse community of Gay, BiSexual, Men who have sex with Men (MSM) and others. Where there are identified needs, they will empower individuals and communities to make positive, informed choices about their sexual health and overall wellbeing
Westminster Wellbeing Support
Mental Health Support
There is a lot going on at our Community Wellbeing Hub in Westminster, including: Fortnightly Advice on welfare benefits, housing, debts,etc Weekly Fitness and Fun Weekly Internet Cafe Weekly Walking Group Learning 4 Life Course Monthly Carers Support Fortnightly Perinatal Support Group
Women's Health and Equality Consortium - WHEC
Women's Charity Partnership
The Women's Health & Equality Consortium is a partnership of women's charity organisations, all of who share common goals of health and equality for girls and women. WHEC was set up as a Strategic Partner of the Dept of Health in response to its request to engage directly with the Community Sector.
Women's Resource Centre
WRC is the leading national umbrella organisation for the UK
Women's Resource Centre (WRC) works towards linking all aspects of the women's movement. We support our members to be more effective and sustainable through training and we lobby the government on their behalf on a range of women's issues.
Womens Advice Service
Women & Girls Network
Our Ascent Advice Service provides immediate, free and confidential information, advice and support to women and girls affected by domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse. Freephone 0808 801 0660 or email us advice@wgn.org.uk Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and Late evening Wednesday 6- 8pm
Work Choice
Shaw Trust
Work Choice is a Government supported employment programme designed specifically for people who due to their disability, may find it difficult to find or keep a job. We enable people to find and retain work by identifying their needs & providing the necessary support to fit their requirements.
Youth Advice Network
Youth Legal
Youth Advice Network is a website directory and service for Wandsworth Young People to easily find information and services you require in the borough.You can search what you are looking for on the website or contact us directly if you want more help with finding or accessing to the services listed.
YOUth Legal and Resource Centre
Free independent legal advice for young people under 25
YOUth Legal's aim is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable Young People in South West London by making available independent, free legal advice in social welfare law, to young people with a focus on those with disabilities, mental health issues, care leavers and carers.