Ealing Social Action & Giving
Welcome to our Ealing Social Action page run by Ealing and Hounslow Volunteer Centre.
Please find below a number of ways in which you can support the community during winter either by giving your time or by donating items.
Spread the word
Please help us to spread the word, pledge to help out and inspire others to take part!
Use the hashtag #EalingGiving to share your good deeds and pledges on social media and don’t forget to tag us on our Twitter handle @EalingVC or through our Facebook page below so we can thank you.
Volunteer Database
Are you looking for a formal opportunity to volunteer? Browse our database on the right to search for and apply for volunteer roles!
more information about volunteering and sign up to get updates here
COVID RESPONSE
EALING COUNCIL
KEY INFORMATION SHARING
Ealing Together has created a community directory of support available during lockdown. Please share this directory to anyone who may be in need. Guidance on help for vulnerable residents can be found here.
SUPPORT DIRECTORY
EALING COUNCIL
EALING TOGETHER COVID RESPONSE
The Ealing Together partnership hosts a number of opportunities supporting the community in response to Covid 19. Have a look to volunteer, donate and find support for those in your community.
sign up here
EALING MUTUAL AID
NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT
This Mutual Aid group has been set up to coordinate support in the London Borough of Ealing during the Coronavirus pandemic at neighbourhood level. Our Facebook page has information about how to find and support your local groups.
facebook page
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SOCIETY
NHS VOLUNTEER RESPONDER
NHS Volunteer Responders has been set up by NHS England and Royal Voluntary Service, in partnership with GoodSam, to support the NHS and the care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
sign up here
OUTDOOR SOCIAL ACTION
EALING COUNCIL PARK RANGERS
PARK CONSERVATION
See link below for upcoming Park conservation activities. For more information or to join the mailing list for regular updates email Senior Park Ranger Vanessa Hampton – HamptonV@ealing.gov.uk
upcoming activities
GOODGYM
COMMUNITY MISSION RUNS
GoodGym runs are currently suspended but get in touch with them to register interest for post lockdown runs.
more information
LAGER CAN
LITTER PICKS
LAGER Can works in partnership with Ealing Council, businesses, schools, and other organisations to remove rubbish from our open spaces and improve our environment for everyone to enjoy. For upcoming activities, please visit the Facebook page through the link below. For more information email Senior Park Ranger Vanessa Hampton – HamptonV@ealing.gov.uk
more information
TREES FOR CITIES
TREE PLANTING WORKSHOPS
We would love to involve the local community in planting these trees. To do this we are holding a series of small, safe, socially distanced workshops for family households and support bubbles. Workshops are aimed at groups of five or fewer people who are comfortable working together.
To book your place at one of our safe, socially distanced workshops please visit:
www.treesforcities.org/GunnersburyPark
For more information email anna@treesforcities.org or call 07825 143160
more information
DONATIONS
BRENTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST
VOUCHERS FOR EALING YOUNG CARERS
Brentford FC CST runs a number of projects supporting young carers. This year they are asking for Sainsbury’s vouchers to put towards Christmas hampers for their young people. You can drop these off, post them directly or order them online to be emailed to Kathryn Sonczak, the project manager:
Ealing Young Carers Project
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Half Acre House
37 Half Acre
Brentford TW8 8BH
DONATE A GIFT CARD
EALING FOODBANK
FOOD DONATIONS
Our foodbank relies on your goodwill and support, so thank you for all your donations.
To help you keep up the good work, you can receive a regular up date to the shopping list by email. Just drop us a line to request this, contact info@ealing.foodbank.org.uk
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO RECEIVE DONATIONS AT OUR CENTRAL STORE IN HANWELL ON WEDNESDAYS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM
Thank you!!
more information
HOME-START EALING
FAMILY FESTIVE HAMPERS
As we are unable to hold our traditional Christmas party this year we are going to deliver Festive Hampers for our Homestart families. If you would like to donate items for the hampers please see suggested item list and how to donate in the link below. You could also contribute to our Amazon wishlist.
WISHLIST ITEMS AND HOW TO DONATE
REFUGE
DONATIONS FOR HAMPERS
We are waiting for details but in the meantime you can donate directly to Refuge through the link below.
more information and how to donate
Please contact our friendly EHCVS Volunteer Centre team if you have any queries:
volunteering@ehcvs.org.uk