Waltham Forest Giving
Supporting People Locally
Waltham Forest Giving brings together funding, resources and local partnerships to strengthen communities across our borough.
As an independent initiative hosted by Groundwork London, we connect residents, community groups, businesses and organisations, to inspire collective action and respond to local priorities.
We make it easy for everyone to contribute, whether through funding, volunteering time, sharing expertise or offering skills, helping to strengthen local communities.
Waltham Forest Giving is part of a wider network of 25 place-based giving schemes across London.
Join Our Neighbourhood Photography Walks
We’re inviting local people to join one of our free guided photography walks this September to explore your neighbourhood, meet new people and share what matters most to you. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or simply enjoy walking and seeing your local area through fresh eyes, everyone is welcome.
The photographs, stories and conversations will help celebrate our borough, contribute to the development of the Waltham Forest Giving website and inform our neighbourhood priorities.
Register for a Neighbourhood Photography Walk and help shape the future of your borough. Upcoming dates are:
- Walthamstow (E17), Saturday 5th September
- Leytonstone (E11), Saturday 12th September
- Leyton (E10), Saturday 19th September
- Chingford (E4), Saturday 26th September
Our Values
Equity and Inclusion – We prioritise fairness, ensuring resources reach the people and communities who need them most.
Community-Led – Local people help shape our priorities and approach, informed by lived experience and local evidence.
Sustainability – We focus on long-term impact, supporting solutions that strengthen communities and create lasting positive change.
Collaboration – We work in partnership with local organisations, community groups, businesses and residents to maximise our collective impact.
Transparency and Trust – We are open and accountable, making it easy to give, collaborate and access support.
Waltham Forest Giving – Needs Assessment
In 2023, Groundwork London secured funding to establish Waltham Forest Giving. An independent needs assessment, carried out by Public Voice, explored local priorities and how community groups can best be supported through funding, resources, skills and time.
Discover the key insights shaping our work and how we’re responding to local needs.
Get in Touch
Interested in Waltham Forest Giving or want to find out more? We’d love to hear from you.
Email: WalthamForestGiving@groundwork.org.uk
Waltham Forest Giving is hosted by Groundwork London and is part of a wider network of place-based giving schemes across London, helping people, businesses and organisations work together to strengthen local communities.