Uttlesford Community Action Network (UCAN)
Social Connection & Community · Charity/Voluntary Organisation · Uttlesford
Uttlesford's CVS (formerly CVSU) running Walking Buddies, Dementia Cafes, the Essex Shed Network, Visiting Friendship Dogs and Safer at Home.
UCAN is the Council of Voluntary Service for Uttlesford (charity 1098627), working to reduce loneliness and isolation across the district. Programmes from the Jubilee Hub at 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1EH (01371 404474) include the Ticket Home hospital discharge service at Addenbrookes, Walking Buddies, Dunmow Dementia Cafe, Community Fridges and a volunteer recruitment service. Contact connect@ucan.org.uk for residents or volunteer@ucan.org.uk to get involved.
Contact
Phone: 01371 404474
Website: https://www.ucan.org.uk/
Email: connect@ucan.org.uk
Address: 45 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DQ
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Who it's for
Who they help: Older adults, people living with dementia, isolated rural residents, carers, volunteers.
Eligibility: Uttlesford residents and local voluntary groups looking for support or activities.
Area covered: Uttlesford
Not suitable for: Most UCAN-run programmes are for Uttlesford district residents. If you live in Harlow or Epping Forest, please contact Rainbow Services or VAEF instead.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/uttlesford-community-action-network