Voluntary Sector Children & Youth Forum
From 1 April 2025, the contract to deliver the Voluntary Sector Children and Youth Forum passed from Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets to Tower Hamlets CVS. Alex Nelson, who managed this contract on behalf of the Volunteer Centre since 2009, has been a tireless advocate for children and young people in Tower Hamlets for the past 16 years, and we thank her for her hard work and for the impact she has made.
The Voluntary Sector Children & Youth Forum (VSCYF) is a space for voluntary and community groups who provide services to children and young people to come together, talk and find out more about issues, opportunities and funding. Council representatives also attend with the aim of collaborative working and updating about developments. Meetings are held about every three months as necessary. You can sign up to take part in the VSCYF here.
The VSCYF sends out a monthly bulletin. To join the mailing list, click here.
Resources
Notes from previous meetings
Upcoming events:
Safeguarding in recruitment training
Tuesday 3 February / 12.00 – 1.30pm / Online
How you recruit can help to protect the children or at risk adults you work with. Find out how in this online training, which will cover the recruitment process, interview, DBS checks and vetting, and starting work. Led by Vicky Scott (CEO of Tower Hamlets CVS) and Kiran Rehal, (Regional Outreach Adviser, Disclosure and Barring Service).
For more information, email sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.
Voluntary Sector Children & Youth Forum
Tuesday 24 March / 11.30am to 1.00pm / Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Rd., E1 5AW
On 24 March 2026 the theme is Violence reduction and working with families, and the agenda is currently being developed.
This is a great opportunity for organisations and individuals working with children and young people in Tower Hamlets to:
- Share updates and challenges
- Collaborate on joint funding tacking key issues arising
- Hear from guest speakers and commissioners
- Discuss priorities for the sector
Whether you’re a small local group or part of a larger organisation, your voice matters—so join us!
For more information, email sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.