Community Champions become a constituted group
The Epping Forest Community Champions are a dedicated group of 25 volunteers from across the district, united by their mission to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents.
By sharing insights and experiences from their communities, they aim to foster happier, healthier, and more connected communities.
New opportunities
Forming a constituted group has unlocked new opportunities for the Community Champions, enabling them to apply for funding and expand their initiatives. This step allows them to further their vision to build on the skills and knowledge of local people to create, happy, friendly and healthy communities across the Epping Forest district.
Thanks to their constituted status, the group has already achieved significant milestones in securing funding to support their local projects:
- Essex County Council funding has helped to facilitate Multiply sessions in Waltham Abbey and Nazeing, part of a government programme designed to help adults enhance their numeracy skills.
- Qualis sponsorship has supported several local football teams, encouraging sports and community engagement.
- Essex County Council Locality funding provided a local community group with the opportunity to enjoy a memorable day trip.
What is a community champion?
Community champions can help you to:
- Get to know what’s going on in the local area
- Learn more about how to stay healthy and active
- Access local services you might need
- Organise community events
Make a difference in the community
Jack Community Champion for Waltham Abbey said:
Being a Community Champion has not only boosted my own confidence and found me new friends, but it has also really helped to make a difference in the community I live in.
Become a community champion
If you want to meet new people, learn new skills and share your knowledge with your local community, we are looking for people who:
- Live in the Epping Forest district
- Aged 18 years or above
- Passionate about where they live
- Able to build strong community connections
- Happy to support and promote fun days and community events
- Willing to share information about local services in the area
- Able to promote useful health improvement information within the community
To find out more about our Epping Forest Community Champions programme contact our Community Development and Wellbeing team at:
- Email wcockbill@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Email mpickett@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- Call 07548 145654 or 07548 162273
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