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Southern Housing Group
Housing Association
One of southern England's largest housing associations, Southern Housing Group provide homes for more than 67,000 people. We also work with our residents and in communities to provide activities, information and advice that improve the neighbourhoods our customers live in and their individual lives.
Southfields Methodist Church
Southfields Methodist Church is a welcoming Christian community based in Southfields, south west London. Sunday service is held at 11am.
SpaceMax
Housing our Future
SpaceMax is a team of local architects, carpenters and practical people who act as a volunteer 'Handymen-and-women' service for tenants of council housing in London. The aim of the project is for the families to work together with local experts to Maximize the SPACE in their homes.
Spare Tyre
theatre without prejudice
Thought the world of theatre, dance and music was only open to a select few? Think again. We empower participants and artists to have ownership of the creative process through fun, interactive and multisensory workshops in drama, music, film, dance, visual and digital art.
Special Needs Family Support
SNFS
Special Needs Family Support offer emotional and practical support to families across London. We work intensively with families through our many services including one to one meetings, home visits, support groups, drop-ins as well as complimenting the local social services.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support UK
(formerly The Jennifer Trust)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support UK is a national charity. We support and empower those affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We advocate for better services and raise public awareness in partnership with the health, social care and research communities.
Sprout Arts
A creative community centre
Sprout Arts is a self funding community arts space, bringing art and crafts to life, in Furzedown. We encourage local interest and involvement in arts across a diverse range of mediums and opportunity for local artists and performers to exhibit and share their skills with others.
St Alban's Church
Streatham
St Alban's is a friendly evangelical Church of England congregation, located in the Furzedown area of Streatham & Tooting. In addition to weekly, Sunday morning services we also provide social activities for people of all ages in the community, throughout the week.
St Andrew's URC
United Reformed Church, Balham
St Andrew's URC is part of the South West London Group of United Reformed Churches. We are a community focused church committed to engaging with local people and community needs. The church is also, of course, a space for people to explore and deepen their spiritual life. A place to meet with God!
St Francis Xavier
6th Form College
SFX is a 6th Form College based in Balham, South London. We are top of the league board for inner and South London Colleges and offer over 50 courses including; AS and A levels, BTEC Diplomas and Extended Diplomas. Over 85% of our students go on to university each year!
St George
Battersea Fields, Patmore Estate
St George is a lively, international Anglican church located on the Patmore Estate, Battersea Fields. Sunday worship takes place weekly at 10am. The church also holds a midweek service for children and families on Wednesday afternoons.
St George's Healthcare
NHS Trust
With nearly 8,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages.
St Johns Methodist Church
East Hill
St John's Methodist Church is a friendly and diverse church community committed to Christian faith in word and action. Sunday worship is held at 11am.
St Leonard's Church
Streatham
St Leonard's is a beautiful and historic church located on the corner of Streatham High Road and Tooting Bec Gardens. We are a broad and inclusive church with a strong liturgical and musical tradition and welcome Christians of all denominations to join us at the Lord's table.
St Luke's Church
South Battersea
St Luke's Church is a lively, growing congregation where everyone seeking to know Christ and to follow him is welcome. In addition to Sunday and midweek worship, St Lukes Church & Community Hall hold a variety of services and activities and for children & young people and the wider local community.
St Margaret's Church
Putney
St Margaret's is a lively and friendly parish church which always welcomes new faces, if you would like to drop in for one of our services we would love to see you. We welcome children and have a regular Sunday school with an all age service at the beginning of the month.
St Mark's URC
United Reformed Church, Balham
St Mark's URC is part of the South West London Group of United Reformed Churches. We are a community focused church committed to engaging with local people and community needs. The church is also, of course, a space for people to explore and deepen their spiritual life - a place to meet with God!
St Marks
A community that's full of life and full of faith
St Marks is a christain church based in Battersea Rise. Our overall vision is that we grow DEEPER with God, CLOSER to one another and FURTHER, in terms of our impact in society and the world. Everything we do is going after that! We have many activites for the whole community so come join in!
St Matthew's Fulham
To bring Jesus to the people & the people to Jesus
St Matthews is an Anglican evangelical parish church which seeks to reach out to the diverse and changing community of South Fulham. Our aim is to be a church of Jesus Christ where all people are welcome. Join our growing all-age congregation that meets at 10.00 on a Sunday morning.
St Paul's
Church of England, Furzedown
St Paul's Furzedown is a small, friendly church with a diverse congegration which is located in the centre of the local Furzedown community. It has a long choral tradition with the Eucharist at the heart of worship. Preaching is Bible based and the music style is traditional.
St Paul's Lunch Club
Every Tuesday
We offer a freshly cooked lunch in sociable surroundings, once a week at St Paul's Community Centre.
St Saviour, Battersea Fields
Anglican Church, Battersea
St Saviour is a lively and diverse international Anglican Church, serving the parish of Battersea Fields. Sunday Worship is held weekly at 11.30 am.
St Thomas a Becket Catholic Church
Wandsworth
We are a lively and vibrant congregation, which represents a complete cross-section of the local community. Our links with people of other Christian denominations, other Faiths, or none, are important to us - as is our involvement in the life of the town and beyond.
St. Mary & St. John The Divine
Church, Balham
St Mary's Church is a community of Christian people who embrace the commandments to love God and to love one another. We aim to be an inclusive church that welcomes diversity, a thinking church where questions can be asked, and a living and growing church where change can happen.
Sue Ryder Online Community and Support
Online community and support for people facing life changing diagnosis
Sue Ryder provides expert medical care and emotional support to help individuals live the fullest life they can. Our nurses are on hand online for advice, practical information - or even just a caring conversation with someone who understands. We're here to here whenever and wherever you need us.
Support Group for Carers of Adults Who Experience A Mental Illness
Wandsworth Carers Centre & Rethink - Support Group
A self-help group by Rethink Mental Illness & Wandsworth Carers' Centre, we are a welcoming friendly group open to Carer, families and friends who give practical or emotional support to someone with a Mental Illness.
Surbiton Hill Methodist Church
A busy Methodist Church in Surbiton
The Methodist Church welcomes all those who seek the peace of Christ to its Communion Table, irrespective of denomination. We are community focused and our services are at 10.30am and 6.30pm on Sunday, with one Communion Service a month at each time.
Tackle Prostate Cancer
The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Tackle prostate cancer is a campaign run by the The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups to raise awareness & encourage early detection of prostate cancer. We seek to ensure that men with prostate cancer always get the best treatment whatever the stage of their disease.
Teddington and Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group
We aim to assist the elderly, the disabled and others in our local area who need a helping hand.
We are a registered charity, established in 1975 and are managed by an elected committee of friendly volunteers and employs part time co-ordinators. We have a small office in the local Methodist church that aims to support the needs of elderly, disabled and other individuals in our community.
Teddington Baptist Church
Bringing Christ to our community and our community to Christ.
We are a evangelical Baptist Church of about 80 members. Our Sunday Services are usually held at 10.30am and 6.30pm, followed by tea and biscuits and we welcome everyone who wishes to attend. We have a creche during the morning service for small children and Sunday Groups for young people.
The Battersea Society
focusing on the past, present & future of Battersea
The Battersea society aims to protect and improve all aspects of public life in Battersea and the surrounding areas. We do this through civic participation; getting involved in local affairs and making sure that our voice and the voice of the residents of Battersea is heard.
The Buddhapadipa Temple
Buddhist Temple, Wimbledon Parkside
Wat Buddhapadipa in London was the first Buddhist temple in the United Kingdom, established by the London Buddhist Temple Foundation with the objective of creating a centre for the dissemination of theoretical and practical Buddhist teachings in Europe.
The Clapham Society
The Amenity Society for Clapham, South West London
The Clapham Society aims to improve the quality of life in Clapham and strengthen its identity and sense of community We seek to promote excellence in new developments as well as conservation of the best features of the past. We want Clapham to be a vibrant, exciting and safe place to live.
The De Morgan Centre
Museum dedicated to the work of William & Evelyn De Morgan
THE De Morgan Centre is a museum dedicated to the work of William and Evelyn De Morgan, a husband and wife duo who were key proponents of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Our temporary exhibition also space hosts a lively & wide ranging programme of exhibitions.
The Furzedown Project
Activities for older people
We offer open access day services for older people in Wandsworth and a home visiting scheme for those in the south of the borough. Our activities are offered Monday to Friday and aimed at helping older people remain active, challenged and to enjoy new friendships.
The GAP Youth Club
For LGBT people, aged 13 - 19
The GAP Youth Club offers a safe, social space for young people in London who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or questioning their sexuality. We welcome those aged 13-19 (up to 25 for young people with disabilities) We meet every Friday 6 - 8pm in the Clapham Junction area.
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 Greek Orthodox Church of St. George
We are a Greek Orthodox Church located in Kingston
Priest-in-charge: The Very Revd. Archimandrite Aemilianos Papadakis The Divine Liturgy in English: Once a month as announced, followed by an address and discussion. Greek School: (Address and phone number of the Church)
The King's Court
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The King's Court is a ministry under the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). This is a ministry that is committed to transforming lives, families, businesses and communities. Regular services are held every Sunday at 10am and on weekday evenings throughout the month.
The Pituitary Foundation
Support for anyone affected by pituitary conditions
The Pituitary Foundation are here for anyone affected by pituitary conditions. We give support, information and we bring people together. We provide information to health professionals and we campaign to raise awareness of issues facing pituitary patients, their families and carers.
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 Unity Centre of South London
Balham
The Centre supports people of all ages in South London with free services and activities including: healthy living workshops, soft physical exercises, Women's Group, computer literacy and supplemantary classes. We hire out community centre space for individuals and groups for meetings and events.
The Wandsworth Society
Safeguarding our urban environment
The Wandsworth Society is a voluntary community environmental group, concerned with the quality of landscape, transport and planning in and around Wandsworth Town and Wandsworth Common. The Society is non-party political and registered with the Charity Commission (Charity No.263737).
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.
The Woodlawns Centre
Events for our older community
Woodlawns Community Centre is at the heart of Lambeth's older community. We organise a variety of activities and events tailored to engage, entertain and serve the needs of our older age groups. We welcome both members and non-members alike, and for a very small fee, our activities are great value.
Tooting Graveney Day Care Centre
Graveney Day Care centre provides a supportive and friendly environment for mixing and socialising as well as activities such as chair based exercise classes, computer classes, bingo, cards,sewing, discussions, dominoes and needlecraft to stimulate and promote active and healthy lifestyles.
Tooting Junction Baptist Church
Tooting Junction Baptist Church, a multiethnic/multi-generational mission focused fellowship of great magnificence and splendour in the sight of God and in Tooting. We meet for worship at 10.30am and 6.30pm on Sundays and have a range of other activities during the week.
Tooting Neighbourhood Centre
Providing care and support to local communities since 1984
We are a leading health and social care agency with a distinguished track record of caring for adults, the elderly, people who are recovering from mental distress, and also many other vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.
Tooting URC
United Reformed Church
Tooting URC is part of the South West London Group of United Reformed Churches. We are a community focused church committed to engaging with local people and community needs. The church is also, of course, a space for people to explore and deepen their spiritual life - a place to meet with God!
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.
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.
Volunteer Police Cadets
Total Policing
The Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) is a uniformed voluntary youth organisation, supported by the MPS, open to young people aged 13 -18 from across London's diverse communities, irrespective of their background or financial circumstances and including those vulnerable to crime or social exclusion
Walk the Walk
Uniting Against Breast Cancer
Walk the Walk is a grant making charity dedicated to raising money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes. We are passionate about encouraging healthier living as part of prevention. Unite against breast cancer with Walk the Walk at one of our fabulous events in 2015!
Wandsworth Asian Women's Elders Project
Drop in Advice & Community Centre
We offer a lunch club and drop in centre Monday - Wednesday for older women in the Asian community, providing a range of educational and social activities as well as practical support.
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 Community Chaplaincy Trust
Wandsworth Community Chaplaincy Trust is a partnership between Wandsworth Prison, its multi-faith chaplaincy and the community. It seeks to develop links in the community to support the resettlement of people released from prison
Wandsworth Community Transport
Transport for Community Groups and Disabled People
WCT provides accessible minibuses to community groups and individuals in Wandsworth. In addition, we offer trips to elderly and disabled residents of the borough. Application forms for membership may be obtained by telephoning WCT on 020-8675 3812.
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 Diabetes Patient Group
NHS Patient Group
Wandsworth Diabetes Patient group gives Diabetes patients, in the Borough, the opportunity to exchange their experience of the Illness, Self-management and Treatment. All are welcome.
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 LGBT forum
Wandsworth Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum
Wandsworth LGBT forum was set up in 2005, to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living, working and studying in Wandsworth. We welcome all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, who live, work, study or socialise within the Wandsworth borough.
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 Oasis
Charity Shops - Supporting People Affected by HIV
Wandsworth Oasis aims to support people living in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas who are affected by HIV. Our charity shops help to fund organisations which cover all areas of HIV care including counseling and support, nutrition advice, HIV campaigning and knowledge sharing.
Wandsworth Older People's Forum
To be a voice for older people in Wandsworth
The Forum was set up in 1991 to be a voice for older people in Wandsworth. - We have both individual and voluntary organisation members. - Activities include our quarterly newsletter, monthly meetings & conferences twice a year.
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 Training & Resource Centre
Youth Club & Community Centre
Our Youth Club offers young people (11-19 years) a place to learn have fun and relax. Monday-Friday, 3.30-9.30pm. As well as the Club we also offer young people the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. - The Centre's facilities are available to hire.
Wandsworth Wellbeing
Metropolitan
Wandsworth wellbeing is a free service that supports Wandsworth residents aged 55 and over to live independently at home. We work with the NHS, social services, carers and relatives, and other agencies to offer practical assistance so our customers can manage their health and wellbeing.
Wandsworth Youth Council (WYC)
A Youth Voice group for young people of Wandsworth
WYC are a group of young people aged, 11- 19, who design and run events that ensure all young people have a say on issues that matter to them! They also take part in consultations helping to shape, design and evaluate services for young people. They are all about Youth Voice and being Youth Led!
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.
Well Met - (Peabody)
Befriending scheme for older and/or vulnerable clients
Peabody are one of London's biggest and oldest social housing providers. Peabody is also involved in a wide variety of community projects. Well Met is a befriending scheme for older and vulnerable clients across the borough of Wandsworth.
Westminster Community Befriending
Mental Health Support
Our community befriending service teams up befrienders with people who often find it hard to cope, to manage day to day matters or to take an active part in community life. We support people with mental health problems to connect to the services and support their need to manage life independently.
Whitton Community Association
Our aim is to provide facilities for the inhabitants of Whitton and the surrounding area.
Whitton Community Association and Social Club is run by volunteers and our aim is to provide social welfare, recreation, health & fitness, leisure and education for the local residents.
Wimbledon and District Synagogue
Wimbledon Park, South West London
Wimbledon and District Synagogue is a thriving Reform congregation with a membership from all over South West London. They organise a range of religious and community activities and are actively engaged, with the local Jewish and wider community.
Wimbledon Mosque
Your Mosque. Our Community.
Wimbledon Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims in Wimbledon. Prayers take place five times daily at the masjid along with Jumaah prayers and many other social activities, including football for Muslim young people. The Mosque holds many community-orientated events for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Women of Wandsworth - WoW Mums
Making our community stronger through self-help
Women of Wandsworth - WoWMums - are a group of mothers from Wandsworth who are trying to educate and entertain their children by broadening their perspectives on life in multicultural and international spirit and yet teach them about importance of their community as well.
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.
Wood World Mission
Helping to Meet the Needs of Humanity Worldwide
Wood World Mission is a charity helping people who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged, widowed, orphaned or sick and to relieve the distress caused, overseas and in the UK. Provides a One to One Counselling and Referral Service, Seminars, Events and Youth meetings.
Worcester Park Baptist Church
We are a Baptist church in the Worcester Park area.
Our morning service starts at 10.30am and we celebrate Communion on the third Sunday of every month. These are either led by our Minister or one of our Worship Team. After our service we have a prayer team available to listen and talk with you as well as tea, coffee and biscuits.
Yahweh Christian Fellowship
A caring church that serves the community
YCF is a Church with UK Charity status that has been serving the community and borough since 1997. It has since become a unique resource in the community, providing mentoring, professional counselling and developmental courses for all.Sunday worship is at 9am and 11am.
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.
Youth Opportunity Fund
Funding available to young people for their projects or events
The Youth Opportunity Fund is a pot of funding available to young people aged 11 - 19, or up to 25 if they have a disability, who live or study in Wandsworth. Young people can apply for up to £4,000 of funding for their project idea.