Croydon Voluntary Action

11/06/2026

Industrial Action by resident doctors has been announced from 7am on Monday 15 June until 6:59 am on Friday 19 June.

During strike action the NHS is still here for people who need it.

Please use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

10/06/2026

RM Partners is mapping local support for people affected by cancer.

They are inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to take part in a short survey that will help shape the future of cancer support.

By sharing what you currently offer, you’ll play a key role in building a clearer picture of local provision and identifying where new partnerships or services could make a real difference.

RM Partners is especially keen to hear from groups delivering or interested in:

Community-based prevention and recovery support — outreach, awareness, recovery activities
Exercise and physical activity — classes, walking groups, movement sessions
Nutrition and dietary information — healthy eating guidance, cooking sessions
Peer support and coffee mornings — informal meetups, shared lived‑experience support
To***co cessation support — stop‑smoking groups or advice
Wellbeing sessions — mindfulness, relaxation, emotional wellbeing

Your input will help them understand what’s already happening, highlight gaps, and uncover opportunities to strengthen support for people affected by or at risk of cancer.

Complete survey:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/84aa36b4d58682a11ec3baac8c9c74da?r=euc1



RM Partners

Mind in Croydon
Carers Information Service
The Family Centre
South East Cancer Help Centre
Age UK Croydon

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Cool Hubs Mapping - Complete a questionnaire about cool hubs.

Croydon Council has a project to capture more widely the spaces available in Croydon.

They aim to map out all of the Cool Spaces Croydon has to offer to understand and establish where to direct the public in the warm weather - the same principle as winter Warm Spaces.

Please fill in the Croydon Community "Cool Hubs" questionnaire

As you will be aware, the warm weather has already begun and further hot spells are anticipated throughout the summer.

09/06/2026

Menopause and affect every woman differently, yet many of us still feel unprepared for the changes they can bring.
In this video from Upfront Conversations and Bluepath Films, women share their personal experiences of perimenopause and menopause, speaking openly about the physical, emotional and mental health challenges they have faced.

You'll also hear from healthcare practitioners and professionals who explain common symptoms, available support and ways to better understand this important stage of life.

Watch the video and join the conversation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGFvxCbVXP8
What information or support do you wish you'd known about sooner?


https://upfrontconversation.com/

NHS South West London

Perimenopause/Menopause - What is happening, why is it happening and how to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Input from NHS and alternativ...

09/06/2026

Jobs and Skills Fair for Young People (Post-16 Options)
Join an event that will connect young people directly with employers, apprenticeship providers and careers experts.

Discover new jobs and skills for your next steps!

Sarah Jones MP and Natasha Irons MP will host a Youth Jobs & Skills Fair (Post-16 Options) for young people living or studying in Croydon.

Expected attendees include Google, Zurich, the Army, HMRC, Gatwick Airport, PA Consulting and more.

In addition to employer stalls, the programme will include:

· Mock interviews hosted by Croydon Commitment

· A live panel discussion with local MPs and top businesses, followed by a Q&A

· Practical employability advice and networking opportunities

Event Details

Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Venue: TBC a few days before the event (Croydon town centre)
Audience: Young people aged 16+, including sixth form students, college students, apprenticeship seekers and young people looking for employment.

Book on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/croydon-mps-jobs-and-skills-fair-for-young-people-post-16-options-tickets-1990559888210?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Reaching Higher
Palace for Life Foundation
I Love Croydon
Legacy, Croydon Youth Zone
Off the Record
Reedham Children's Trust

08/06/2026

Join Good Food Matters for its open day

Friday 19 June.
12pm-3pm.

Free tea and coffee

Find out what's on at GFM: cooking. food growing. community and men's shed.- plants and cakes for sale.

Interested in volunteering? Or just come & look around at the gardens and kitchen.

Good Food Matters
Good Food Matters Charity
Mickleham Way
New Addington CR0 0PM

www.goodfoodmatters.org.uk

01689 847 605

New Addington Pathfinders (NAP)
The Family Centre

08/06/2026

Join the next Local Community Partnerships for Croydon South West.

Thursday 18 June, 6pm-8pm.

The event takes place at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Purley.

Register on Eventbrite

You are warmly invited to join your Local Community Partnership in Croydon South West. The area includes the Purley, Woodcote, Riddlesdown, Purley Oaks, Sanderstead, Kenley, Coulsdon and Old Coulsdon communities.

This locality-based event will focus on:
• Developing the detail within our Community Plan to achieve the outcomes identified by the Local Community Partnership.
• Establishing smaller, task-related Action Groups that use local knowledge and expertise to achieve real change.
• Turning words into action.

The strength and effectiveness of each Local Community Partnership is totally dependent on how inclusive and representative the group is. So, active citizens, voluntary and community sector organisations, council, health workers, police, schools, etc., are all strongly encouraged to attend.

Image above - from previous LCP event.

04/06/2026

This week we are celebrating Volunteers’ Week!

Volunteers give their time, skills and energy to play a key part to help deliver community services - such as our Croydon Together Night Shelter.

With the support of our wonderful volunteers, we were able to run Croydon Together Night Shelter.

Volunteers, like those pictured, helped set up the shelter space and keep it clean, cooked, welcomed guests, made teas and coffees, socialised, and helped guests to set up their space.

Another volunteer, Helga, said: "I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this journey, and also to have others become part of mine. It has truly been an honour and a privilege.

This experience has reminded me that difficult circumstances can happen to anyone. Life challenges, stress, and unexpected situations can change a person’s path, and that is why compassion, kindness, and community matter so much.

It has been inspiring to witness resilience - to see people continue to fight, rebuild, and keep moving forward despite challenges. It has also been inspiring to see a community come together every single day with support, care, and humanity.

I will carry these experiences with me, and I am deeply thankful for everything I have learned and for everyone I have met along the way."

Find out more on our website.
Link to website in bio.

04/06/2026

Pre-Summit Manifesto published!

In the lead-up to this month’s Croydon Summit, we’re presenting the Croydon VCFSE Manifesto, carrying profiles of how VCFSE organisations in Croydon are reshaping delivery models – and connecting local people into a bold new vision for the borough.

That vision takes Government agendas and runs with them, asserting that aims to build stronger communities and empower people to take back control are best held by those communities – and owned by local people. This is what Croydon’s local VCFSE sector excels in – showing how empowerment, prevention and social cohesion can be lived out in practice.

The Manifesto profiles a sample of local VCFSE partners with distinct strengths across youth engagement, healthy communities, older people, mental health, violence against women and girls, food poverty, homelessness and arts/culture. Informing a debate that we’ll pick up at the Summit, the Manifesto invites us to think creatively about Croydon’s future – and how we engage all our communities in shaping it.

Download Manifesto from our website.
Link to website in bio.

Age UK Croydon

CAYSH

Mind in Croydon

Good Food Matters Charity

Palace for Life Foundation

Music Relief
Stanley Arts