For Community and Voluntary Sector organisations and stakeholders in Epping Forest focussing on: Referral routes and pathways into Community projects and services Voluntary Action Epping Forest and Epping Forest Foodbank host this summers Community Connections Networking event, to encourage closer working relationships and shared local knowledge within the district. Join us for an inspiring tour of the new Epping Forest Foodbank, followed by engaging talks, networking opportunities and refreshments! If you are an Epping Forest-based charity or community group / organisation, supporting individuals, clubs, groups in the district, we welcome you to attend. This forum event will enable you meet...

  Black and White Charity Ball in aid of ACE Activities - project of VAEF and Marie Curie UK . Tickets are limited so don't delay securing yours today! Email xxangela_jonesxx@hotmail.co.uk

Who is it for? The course is aimed at volunteer managers and coordinators from non- profit organisations, who recruit, manage and support volunteers. What will the course cover? Recruiting volunteers Planning to involve volunteers Recruitment methods Recruitment processes Retaining volunteers Induction Training Supervision Personal development of volunteers Recognising volunteers Key learning outcomes At the end of the course participants will have: The tools to develop your own strategy in recruiting and retaining volunteer engagement. Trainer: Nigel Barber – Volunteer Service Manager, One Westminster – Nigel is currently a Senior Manager at One Westminster managing the Volunteer Centre.  He has worked...

Engage with other charities and VCS groups and showcase your services at our Speed Networking event. Promoting collaboration and establishing partnerships in the Epping Forest District. Booking is essential, please email ngavens@vaef.org.uk as places are limited. Co-hosted by St Clare Hospice and Voluntary Action Epping Forest

You are invited to attend the upcoming Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF) Forum, hosted in partnership with Active Essex and Epping Forest District Council. This forum is a key opportunity for local voluntary and community groups to influence how support for the sector is shaped in the future. Active Essex has been asked to support the place-based approach element of Essex County Council's VCS infrastructure work. To do this effectively, we need to hear from you. We’ll be gathering insights on: The strengths of the voluntary sector in Epping Forest Where your organisation currently receives support, and from whom Your...

Please come along to this amazing event this Friday 20th June any time between 11-3pm. It truly is an uplifting day! There will be stalls run by many different Learning Disability organisations and fabulous performances on stage.   Ace Activities will have a stall and will be performing on stage at 1.20 pm. It would be great to see you there!!

Join Us for a Fantastic Day of Football, Fun & Fundraising! ACE Activities - project of VAEF is hosting a Charity Football Match at Grange Farm Centre, Chigwell — and you’re invited! Come cheer on VAEF vs Colebrook Legends, enjoy local stalls, homemade cakes, a raffle with amazing prizes, and more — all in support of our Ace Activities Project for adults with learning disabilities. Want to help? Donate a raffle prize! Your generosity will be recognised on the day & in our promo materials. Contact Sally Panrucker: spanrucker@vaef.org.uk Don’t miss this fun-filled community day out — football, food &...

Independent - Charity Barn Dance Raising funds for CanalAbility and Voluntary Action Epping Forest SADDLE UP, MOSEY ON DOWN AND JOIN US -GREAT VALUE BAR TOO! All proceeds will go directly to funding a new accessible electric canal boat for disability charity, CanalAbility, and to the Community Befriending Clubs of Voluntary Action Epping Forest.   Saturday 11th October - 19.30 - 22.30 Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1DE   £15 per ticket + £1 booking fee www.tickettailor.com/events/barndance/176918211DANCING Barn Dance Poster 2025 (3)    

Please RSVP ni advance to confirm attendance by emailing ngavens@vaef.org.uk