Community and voluntary sector services news

West London charity calls for volunteers to help people with mental health problems and loneliness

Befriending charity BEfriend is today launching a campaign to recruit volunteers to Linked Minds.

Published 2 January 2025.

Hounslow Council awards over £500,000 to local community groups

The funding, which is the Council’s flagship community funding programme, is part of its wider commitment to Hounslow’s voluntary sector.

Published 28 November 2024.

Nearly 200 people attend Council’s Black History Month event

Hounslow Council kick-started Black History Month a couple of weeks ago at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s Community Stadium Hub.

Published 22 October 2024.

Cranford residents invited to shape new Community Hub

Cranford residents are being asked to give their views on a new Community Hub, which will bring support closer to where they live.

Published 3 September 2024.

Hounslow residents invited to celebrate Black History Month at Brentford FC’s stadium

Hounslow Council’s free event will see former Brentford player Marcus Gayle and the Leader of Hounslow Council celebrate its 2024 Black History Month event.

Published 3 September 2024.

Hounslow Council leader congratulates King's Birthday Honours List 2024 recipients

Leader of Hounslow Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat has congratulated the borough's King's Birthday Honours recipients.

Published 17 June 2024.

Hounslow’s Veterans’ Cafés offered across the borough

Local Armed Forces veterans joined Hounslow Council's third café event.

Published 6 February 2024.

Hounslow Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The Council hosted a special event marking Holocaust Memorial Day at Cranford Community College, on Friday 26 January.

Published 26 January 2024.

Hounslow Council supports youth groups and housing tenants with Thriving Communities Funding

Hounslow Council has awarded over £295,000 to thirteen local voluntary groups in the latest round of Thriving Communities Funding (TCF), taking the total financial support to £1.2m this…

Published 23 January 2024.

A warm welcome awaits across Hounslow

Hounslow Council and partners to provide warm spaces and places for residents this winter

Published 5 December 2023.

Hounslow illuminates its Voluntary Sector partners

Hounslow Council is proud to shine a spotlight on the work of the borough’s community and voluntary groups, showcasing six weeks of activity over the summer.

Published 15 August 2023.

Family Hubs bring support and services closer to home

Families with children can now access advice and support at new Family Hubs in Hounslow.

Published 30 June 2023.

Leader's statement on King’s Birthday Honours List

The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, has offered his heartfelt congratulations to Hounslow residents and community members recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Published 20 June 2023.

Hounslow health champion awarded Coronation honour

Hounslow resident recognised by the King and Queen Consort for contribution to the community.

Published 26 April 2023.

Coronation Champions: putting Hounslow’s volunteers at the heart of the celebrations

New awards launched to celebrate community heroes during Coronation celebrations

Published 29 March 2023.

Fees waived for Coronation street parties in Hounslow

To celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, the Council is waiving fees for street parties and has grants on offer of up to £1000 to support…

Published 14 March 2023.