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
24 March 2026
16 December 2025
23 September 2025
- Click here for the Neighbourhood Forum presentation.
- Click here for the North East London State of the Sector Report 2025.
- Click here for the Tower Hamlets Together Integrated Neighbourhood Teams presentation.
- Click here for the meeting minutes.
10 June 2025
Upcoming events:
Tuesday 12 May / 11.00am to 1.30pm / Brady Arts & Community Centre / 192-196 Hanbury St., E1 5HU.
Join us for a domestic abuse awareness session delivered by Sayeeda Ashraf from Shewise and Kamilla Ovrevik from London Sport. The session will help participants understand what domestic abuse is, how to recognise signs that someone may be experiencing it, and how to respond safely and appropriately to concerns or disclosures. It will also explore the impact of domestic abuse, particularly on children and young people, and how it may present in sport and physical activity settings. Participants will learn how to identify potential warning signs, support individuals appropriately, and signpost them to relevant support services. The training is suitable for anyone working or volunteering in sports clubs, community organisations, or physical activity environments. For more information, email sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.
Tuesday 2 June / 11.00am to 2.00pm / Brady Arts & Community Centre / 192-196 Hanbury St, E1 5HU.
Creating safe and positive environments for children in sport starts with informed and confident coaches. Join the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, delivered by Kamilla Ovrevik from London Sport in partnership with UK Coaching. This interactive session is designed for coaches, club leaders, welfare officers, and anyone working with children in sport or physical activity settings, helping participants recognise safeguarding concerns, reflect on real-life scenarios, and learn effective reporting procedures. Attendees will also receive 2 CIMSPA CPD points, valid for 12 months, with lunch included.
For more information, email sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.