Merton backs voluntary sector with £10m of targeted funding
Almost 70 voluntary and community groups across the borough benefited from £10m in funding this year, as Merton Council continued its commitment to bridging the gap between the best and […]
Category Archives: Volunteers
Merton celebrates library volunteers
Merton’s award winning libraries are celebrating Volunteers’ Week by saying thank you to its volunteers for the fantastic contribution they make to their service.
Joining forces for the Great British Spring Clean action
Street cleaning crews, councillors and residents are joining forces to help give the borough a spring clean and remind everyone to bin their litter responsibly. Merton Council is inviting everyone […]
Neighbourhoods to receive £15k of community funding
Every electoral ward in Merton is to be given a grant of £15k for neighbourhood projects which enhance the local area. At a meeting on Monday, Merton Council’s Cabinet agreed […]
Local library shortlisted for Library of the Year Award
Merton’s Colliers Wood Library has been shortlisted for the Bookseller’s Library of the Year Award. The prestigious award, open to all libraries across the UK, was announced on Friday 13 July.
Duke of Edinburgh Award of Merton celebrates Gold DofE success with its young people at St James’s Palace
On Monday 19 March 2018, nine young people from Merton attended a presentation, shared their experiences and received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) at St. James’s Palace, London […]
Merton recognises Library Volunteers at Annual Celebration Award Event
A celebration award ceremony was held on Thursday 8 March at Merton Arts Space, Wimbledon Library to recognise the work of Merton’s amazing Library Volunteers. The event was presented by […]
Council invites residents to join the rescheduled Merton Big Spring Clean
Merton Council is calling on residents to team up with its street cleaning crews and councillors this month, by donning rubber gloves and litter pickers in a bid to give […]
Merton backs local voluntary groups with funding of over £9.5million
Merton Council has demonstrated its continued commitment to supporting the local voluntary sector, with over £9.5 million of funding being allocated to various organisations, community groups charities and projects in […]
Dignity Action Day shines a light on the need for more volunteers in care homes
Residents of Carter House Care Home in Raynes Park were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea event on Thursday 1 February to mark the annual Dignity Action Day celebrations. Dignity […]