Local VCSE infrastructure organisations estimate that there are more than 5,500 voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in South West London (Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth), of which half are registered charities. They are key partners of the NHS, especially when it comes to prevention and tackling the causes of health inequalities.
The VCSE Alliance was an NHS funded project that, between 2023 and 2025, championed and represented such a diverse sector and was:
- a link between local voluntary and community sector organisations and the NHS South West London Integrated Care System (ICS).
- a strategic partner to the NHS supporting the transformation of health and care services for local people
