Community Groups

Community groups provide opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, and stay active. Below are local groups and organisations offering activities and support across the Merton area.

  • Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active. ‍

    Telephone: 020 8542 9055

    Website: www.ymca.org.uk

    Email:LornaAdekaiyaoja@ymcaspg.org

  • Mums on maternity leave have a hub of friends, enjoy working out and supporting each other. They also host talks by health care professionals and seasonal parties for members.

    Telephone: 020 3603 0113

    Website: www.busylizzy.co.uk

    Email:wimbledon@busylizzy.co.uk

  • Their drive is to ensure that every child or adult passionate about art can join an art-K club in their local area. The classes are designed for beginners (who have never painted before) through to improvers.

    Telephone: 07867 894419

    Website: www.art-k.co.uk

    Email: wimbledon@art-k.co.uk

  • From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities. ‍

    Telephone: 0207 630 9092

    Website: www.dofe.org.uk

    Email: london@DofE.org

  • MSSC is an integrated sports and social club for both visually impaired and sighted members of all ages and abilities. Please check the diary page to see what specific events are coming up!

    Address: 67 Clarendon Road, London, SW19 2DX

    Website: www.mssc.org.uk

    Email: Info@MSSC.ORG.UK

  • Small groups of mums at a similar stage of parenthood, discussing key topics, talking through expert advice and sharing ideas. Buddy groups are designed to be fun and reassuring.

    Venue: The Dog and Fox, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EA

    Website: www.hoop.co.uk

  • Merton Centre for Independent Living (also known as Merton CIL) are a rapidly growing user-led disabled people’s organisation. Our vision is to enable disabled people to take control over their lives and achieve full participation in Merton & wider society!

    Telephone: 0203 397 3119

    SMS: 0744 936 2233

    Website: www.mertoncil.org.uk

    Email: info@mertoncil.org.uk

  • ‍ They organise two or three events each year, usually with other choirs and musicians where friends, family and anyone else can come and hear us sing. If you sing in the bath, the shower or the car you’ll find it’s even better when you sing with others.

    Telephone: 07802 183 967

    Website: www.wimbledoncommunitychorus.org.uk

    Email: wimbledonccmembership@gmail.com

  • They welcome anyone, of any age, of any background or any culture. A local church on an amazing adventure, full of fun, love and excitement! Every Sunday at Park Community School (SW19 3EF) 10:15am for a 10:30am start.

    Telephone: 020 8773 4559

    Website: www.mertonvineyard.org.uk

    Email: admin@mertonvineyard.org