Wilmslow Area Volunteer and Community Groups
Chapel Lane ‘Love the Lane’
Community group for the Chapel Lane area
Charity Christmas Cards
Christmas card and gift shop organised by volunteers to raise money for local charities.
The shop usually runs each year from the end of October to early December (please check Charity Christmas cards website for exact dates).
Colshaw Farm Tenants and Residents Association (CETRA)
Representing and promoting the interests of all Colshaw Farm residents.
East Cheshire Eye Society and Talking Newspaper
An independent charity whose purpose is to enable people affected by sight loss to lead fulfilling lives at work, at home and in the community.
The Guild for Lifelong Learning
“With over 18 active clubs, groups and societies and the engagement of around 1,000 participants, we continue our efforts in building stronger, active and inclusive communities.”
Time Out Group
Supported activities for adults with a learning disability and people with autism. Based in Handforth. Email admin@timeoutgroup.org.uk or call 01625 520652 to find out more about supporting the group as a volunteer.
Transition Wilmslow
Working together on climate action
The Wilmslow Civic Trust
A voluntary civic group dedicated to fostering a pleasant environment in greater Wilmslow
Wilmslow Clean Team
A group of volunteers who help keep Wilmslow tidy by organising litter picking events twice a month and an annual Spring Clean
Friends of the Carrs
A local group dedicated to the preservation and upkeep of the Carrs park.
Cycle Wilmslow
Non-political community organisation campaigning for better cycling provision in Wilmslow, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Styal and Morley.
University of the Third Age Wilmslow
Self-help organisation providing social, educational and leisure activities for people no longer in full-time employment
Wilmslow Community Market Gardens (part of Transition Wilmslow)
Three community market gardens across the town, where people of all ages can learn to grow food together.
Wilmslow & District Rotary
Group supporting local and international charities.
Wilmslow In Bloom
A community partnership made up of local voluntary groups who help shape the attractiveness and appeal of the town. New volunteers are welcome at their weekly gardening sessions, held every Tuesday between 10am – 12pm (weather permitting). Visit the Wilmslow In Bloom Facebook page for more information.
Wilmslow Photography Club
Every Tuesday between September to May, 7.30pm at the Conservative Club, Grove Avenue.
For more information and contact details, visit www.wilmslowphotoclub.org.uk
Wilmslow Round Table
Social group for males between the ages of 18 to 45. “We meet up fortnightly and try to do something that we wouldn’t normally do! Whether that be a fun activity, learning a new skill, or collaborating with the local community to help enrich it.”
Wilmslow Talking Newspaper
Local news recorded and distributed to blind and partially sighted listeners in the area.
To volunteer or become a listener, please contact Paul Chilton: pauldavidchilton@gmail.com or 07913224818.
CVS Cheshire East Volunteering Hub
CVS Cheshire East Volunteering Hub is run by Community & Voluntary Services (CVS) Cheshire East (www.cvsce.org.uk).
CVS Cheshire East provides a wide range of support and services to groups, helping those that are starting up, as well as organisations that are already established. They are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant and accessible to smaller groups. They are an independent organisation supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Cheshire East.
CVS Cheshire East is a registered charity (no.1132927) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (no. 07019841) and has representation from over 2000 local voluntary & community groups. They are a member of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action and work closely with NAVCA members both locally and nationally.
CVS Cheshire East also supports networks and partnership working and has an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; and helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented. In addition to supporting groups, they also support individuals who wish to become volunteers and those already involved in volunteering.
Do you have a Wilmslow volunteer or community group to add?
Please email the details to comms@wilmslowtowncouncil.gov.uk
