Category: Volunteers

Join Neighbourhood Watch in 3 easy steps

Join Neighbourhood Watch in 3 easy steps

We love to welcome new members to Neighbourhood Watch, which is very easy. Simply follow this link to the ourwatch.org.uk website and sign up. You will be asked to complete the online form and verify your email address during the process. Once you have joined the system, you can either join a local scheme or … Continue reading Join Neighbourhood Watch in 3 easy steps

Sikh Gurdwaras urged to join Neighbourhood Watch

The Sikh Council UK has today published a press release in which they say the following: "Urgent Safety concerns and initiatives for Sikh Gurdwaras and Organisations in the UK We wish to draw your attention to pressing safety concerns and proactive measures aimed at ensuring the security and well-being o our cherished community. Recent events … Continue reading Sikh Gurdwaras urged to join Neighbourhood Watch

Community engagement

Tower Hamlets Council holds regular community engagement events, including Community Safety walks, which are also attended by Tower Hamlets Police officers. There are now three types of events The Engagement van parks up in a street of a ward and speaks to passers by, giving crime prevention advise, also inviting people to join Neighbourhood Watch. … Continue reading Community engagement

Weapons sweep Romford

Today I participated in a weapons sweep with Police Team Romford Town. As Met Police volunteer we can apply to take part in any public events organised by police like weapons sweeps surveys bike marking leaflets patrolling As civilian volunteers for Neighbourhood Watch, we are not permitted nor insured to conduct patrols without police officers … Continue reading Weapons sweep Romford

Food banks, a vital lifeline

Food banks, a vital lifeline

Essential food security is provided by Tower Hamlets central hub food bank, which supplies schools, community centres, individuals, families and those collecting with food deliveries donated by retailers. Essential contributors include the Felix project, the Trussell Trust and others who regularly supply the hub with food, household and hygiene supplies. These extra food supplies have … Continue reading Food banks, a vital lifeline