Wimbledon Guild

20/03/2026

We’re looking for a creative, strategic leader to head up our fundraising, communications and volunteering team.

If you bring strong fundraising experience and a belief in our mission to make sure no one in Merton has to face life’s challenges alone, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online at https://www.wimbledonguild.co.uk/article/228/head-of-communications-and-fundraising

Applications close at 9am on Monday 23rd March

20/03/2026

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid. 🌙✨

From all of us at Wimbledon Guild, Eid Mubarak!

18/03/2026

Join our small, supportive group to explore your relationship with assertiveness and boundaries.

We’ll also look at key women’s health topics and how building assertiveness can positively influence many areas of life.

📅 Starting on 16th April on Thursdays, 2.30–4pm
📍 The Wilson Wellbeing Centre, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, CR4 4T

For more information or to register, email counselling@wimbledonguild.co.uk, or give us a call on 020 8296 0030.

17/03/2026

Wimbledon Guild will be at this weekend’s Cost of Living event, so if you’re going, do pop by and have a chat with us. We’ll be on hand to talk about what we offer and how we can support you with practical help, wellbeing and more.

📍 MertonVision, Colliers Wood
🗓️ Saturday 21 March, 10.30am–1.30pm

Our next cost of living event is this weekend:

📍 MertonVision, Colliers Wood
🕙 Saturday 21 March, 10.30am–1.30pm

Find out about managing debt and accessing benefits, employment, energy saving, health and wellbeing and more.

👉 More information: https://orlo.uk/XoLf8

16/03/2026

Could you recognise a scam if you saw one? ⚠️

Join our next Topics, Thoughts & Themes with a guest speaker from Trading Standards, for an eye-opening session on the latest scams and counterfeit goods.

Find out what to look out for, how to protect yourself, and how you can keep your money and personal details safe. We’ll share practical tips and advice you can trust.

📅 Wednesday 18th March, 10.30 - 12pm
📍 Wimbledon Methodist Church
🏷️ Free

13/03/2026

There's been lots happening in the Community Garden! 🌱

2025 was our best ever harvest, producing almost 260kg of fruit and vegetables. According to Capital Growth's Harvest-ometer, this adds up to:

🥕 £2,183.39 worth of produce and enough to contribute to 3,243 meals
🌍 550kg of CO2 saved compared to buying the same produce from the supermarket

A huge thank you to our brilliant volunteers who put in 1,920 hours, made 884 visits, and helped welcome 357 adults and 130 children into the garden.

We also started 2026 with three great composting workshops alongside Sustainable Merton, introducing 28 people to different composting methods and raising £164 to support the garden.

🌼 Save the date:
Our Community Garden Plant Sale will be on Saturday 23 May, 12–2pm.

12/03/2026

Join us for an afternoon of Chicago Bridge in support of Wimbledon Guild!

Expect great company, friendly competition and traditional Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of sandwiches and freshly prepared treats from Wimbledon Guild’s community café.

📆 Friday 24th April 2026, 2 – 5pm
📍 St Mary’s Garden Hall, 30 St Mary’s Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 7BP
🎟️ £100 per table (4 players) - Afternoon Tea included

You’ll also have the opportunity to win some fantastic raffle prizes, as well as special scoring prizes to add a little extra fun to the day!

To book, visit our website, email us at events@wimbledonguild.co.uk, or call us on 0208 946 0735.

With thanks to our sponsors: Wimbledon Quarter and Narrative.

11/03/2026

We’re absolutely delighted to share that we’ve been awarded ‘Excellence’ in the Quality in Befriending Award, the highest accreditation available. 🏆

Achieving this award was a long and detailed process involving staff, befriending volunteers, and the people they visit.

We’re incredibly proud that we’ve achieved Excellence - a reflection of the energy and compassion our amazing volunteers put into supporting befriending clients across our community. A massive thank you to all of them!

Congratulations to the team at Wimbledon Guild for achieving their Quality in Befriending Excellence Award! 🏆️

This is the first time that Wimbledon Guild has undertaken the Quality in Befriending Award and the standard of the evidence they submitted was incredibly high. Their assessment highlighted an impressive culture of learning and improvement, and clear policies and procedures for service users and volunteers. Well done to the whole team! 👏

Find out more: https://buff.ly/qBVFm1a

10/03/2026

✨ Let’s Dance UK!

Sunday 8 March marked the national campaign, founded by Angela Rippon CBE to inspire people across the UK to discover the joy and health benefits of dance.

To celebrate, our fantastic volunteers have created this short video showcasing our Dancing with Parkinson’s class, highlighting the mental and physical benefits dancing can bring! 💃🏻🎵

Classes take place every Thursday at Drake House, between 12 - 1:15pm. If you are aged 50+, a resident in Merton and are interested in taking part, please get in touch.

🎥 Watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skxMj7fN9CE&feature=youtu.be

08/03/2026

💪 Happy International Women’s Day 2026!

This year’s theme, , is a perfect reflection of what we see every day at Wimbledon Guild — people lifting one another up, sharing skills, time and kindness, and helping our community thrive.

Thank you to everyone at Wimbledon Guild who identifies as female for cheering on each other and the women we support across our community!

06/03/2026

✨ Let’s Dance UK!

This Sunday 8 March marks the national campaign, founded by Angela Rippon CBE to inspire people across the UK to discover the joy and health benefits of dance.

To celebrate, our fantastic volunteers have created this short video showcasing our Tap Dancing and Dancing with Parkinson’s groups, highlighting the mental and physical benefits dancing can bring! 💃🏻🎵

02/03/2026

Celebrate the remarkable women who shaped Merton at our special International Women’s Day talk!

Join us for “Housewives & Heroines: Remarkable Women in Merton’s History” and discover the inspiring stories of the women who helped shape our community — from aristocrats to philanthropists, athletes to authors.

📍Wimbledon Methodist Church
🗓️ Wednesday, 4 March
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ £5