About Merton Connected
Merton Connected supports, enables and champions the voluntary, community and faith sector across Merton.
We connect people, partnerships and resources so that local organisations can grow, communities can be heard and residents can access the support and opportunities that matter to them.
| Our vision | Our mission | |
| A fairer, more connected and resilient Merton, recognised for inclusion, community connection and the strength of its civil society. | To support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations to grow, collaborate and thrive; strengthening Merton’s civil society and improving wellbeing for everyone. |
How we work
We bring people together
We create opportunities for organisations, volunteers, residents and partners to connect, share ideas and develop practical solutions.
We strengthen organisations
We offer advice, training, resources and support to help local organisations become more confident, sustainable and effective.
We develop new ideas
We work with communities and partners to understand need, test approaches and support local innovation.
We make voices heard
We use community insight, stories and evidence to help local experience influence decisions and improve services.
Our Values
Empowering
We help people and organisations build confidence, skills and influence.
Collaborative
We believe better outcomes come from working together.
Inclusive
We work to make sure people and communities can take part, be heard and feel represented.
Our services
Merton Connected includes work in voluntary sector development, volunteering, Social Prescribing, Healthwatch Merton, Merton Giving, Employability Link Work and the Home Visits Library Service.
Our history
