CFDN - Empowering Disability, Supporting All

13/10/2026

**We need your help! Just 3 minutes of your time could help shape the future of CFDN.**

Are you a disabled person, or a parent or carer of someone with a disability, living in **East London or Essex?**

We'd really like to hear from you.

At CFDN, we're looking at how we can improve our activities, events and support for disabled people and their families. But rather than deciding what people need, **we want to hear directly from you.**

💬 What's working well locally?
💬 What's missing?
💬 What would make life a little easier, or help you and your family feel more connected and supported?

**Our short survey takes around 3 minutes, and you can complete it anonymously.** There are no right or wrong answers. We're interested in your experiences, ideas and what matters most to you.

👉 **Have your say here:**
https://forms.gle/qjc49iKnzsKPipzZ8

You don't need to be a CFDN member to take part.

**Please help us reach more people!** Share this post with friends, family, carers, local groups and anyone whose experiences could help shape better support in our communities.

Every response helps us build a clearer picture of what people need, and where CFDN could make the biggest difference.

Thank you for helping us shape what comes next. 💚

**CFDN | Empowering Disability, Supporting All**

13/10/2026

📢 Redbridge residents – your voice matters!

Do you use adult services in Redbridge, or support someone who does? Here's an opportunity to help shape how these services are delivered in the future.

The London Borough of Redbridge is inviting residents, carers, people with lived experience and local organisations to come together, share their experiences and help influence the future of Adult Services.

Your experiences matter. Whether you've had positive experiences, faced challenges or have ideas about what could work better, the Council wants to hear from you.

📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026
🕦 11:30am – 1:30pm
📍 Frenford Youth Centre, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PS
☕ Refreshments will be provided.

The feedback gathered will help inform how Adult Services are planned and commissioned across Redbridge.

At CFDN, we know how important it is that disabled people, families and carers have a genuine say in the services that affect their everyday lives. This is not a CFDN organised event but we encourage our members and the wider community to get involved and make their voices heard.

For more information, contact:
📞 07884 384 115
✉️ [email protected]

Please share this with anyone who might benefit from attending.

22/09/2026

Want to get moving? One Place East have some great opportunities.

💜💛 GET MOVING. GET CONNECTED. GET INVOLVED!

We’re looking forward to our SPAN Community Sports Event on Tuesday 29 September!

From Boccia and Dru Yoga to Cricket and Walking Activities, there’s something for everyone to try, with all abilities welcome.

🗓 Tuesday 29 September 2026
⏰ 10am - 2.30pm
📍 Jack Carter Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Ilford
🥪 Lunch provided

Come along and have your say about how we can make sport and physical activity more accessible across the borough.

We’d love to see you there! 🙌

Book now by contacting the OPE office on 020 8925 2435 or [email protected]

21/09/2026

We need your help!

If you're living with a disability, or a parent or carer of a disabled person, living in East London or Essex, we want to hear from you!

We are reviewing our events and services, and our quick survey takes about 3 minutes and can be anonymous. It will help shape local services and support for the future. There are no right or wrong answers, just your thoughts and experiences.

👉 Complete it here: https://forms.gle/qjc49iKnzsKPipzZ8

Please do share it with anyone who might like to have their say. Every response helps us understand what's missing locally and what would make the biggest difference. 🙏

CFDN - Empowering Disability, Supporting All is a local charity supporting disabled people and their carers across East London and Essex.

Thank you!

We want to better understand what disabled people, families and carers need across East London and Essex. Whether you already know of CFDN (a local disability charity) or have never heard of us, we'd like to hear from you. This short survey should take around 3 minutes and will help us plan services...

15/09/2026

Help the CFDN raise funds for FREE! Simply visit the site or add to your browser.
BUT, until September the 30th, you can raise doubled donations.

Simply register for a free account and shop to start raising free funds for us. Click the link:

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/cfdn

05/06/2026

It's Big Help Out weekend — welcome!

It's here! 🎉 The Big Help Out weekend has arrived.

We're celebrating every person who reached out, registered, and said yes to getting involved with CFDN.

To our new volunteers — welcome to the family. You are already making a difference.

To everyone else, it's not too late: www.cfdn.org.uk/volunteer

25/05/2026

This time next week, our volunteer open week kicks off 🎉

If you've registered, we'll be reaching out this week for a chat about getting involved.

Not registered yet? It's not too late 👇
www.cfdn.org.uk/volunteer

The Big Help Out weekend is 5–8 June — but the connections you make this week could last much longer.

27/04/2026

Do you know what it feels like to walk into a room and instantly feel like you belong?

That's what our volunteers help create — every single week — for disabled people and their families across East London and Essex.

This June, as part of The Big Help Out (5–8 June), we're inviting new people to experience that.

Register online to schedule a friendly chat.

Could that be you? 👉 www.cfdn.org.uk/volunteer

20/04/2026

This June, we're joining something huge. 🙌

The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are coming together on 5–8 June and CFDN is taking part.

We've listed our volunteering roles on GoVo. If you've ever thought about volunteering or wanted to find out what CFDN is really about, this is the perfect chance.

Our roles are completely flexible and beginner-friendly. No fixed location. Register your interest online and we'll be in touch for a friendly chat.

👉 Register now: www.cfdn.org.uk/volunteer

15/04/2026

DISABILITY FESTIVAL IN THE PARK 2026 - REDBRIDGE!

This year's FREE Disability Festival in the Park in Redbridge is in full swing!! Calling all stallholders, organisations, partners, and businesses – don't forget to book your spot.

Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Times: 12:00 - 19:00 hours.
Location: Christchurch Green, Wanstead, E11 2RH

We now have a website where you can book your pitch and find out more information: www.disabilityfestival.co.uk

We are also looking for sponsors and generous donors in order for this year's event to go ahead. If you have £5 to spare or know of a business that may want to sponsor this festival, please visit our website or the Just Giving Page at: www.justgiving.com/page/disabilityfestival2026

We look forward to seeing you there!



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