Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF)
Social Connection & Community · Charity/Voluntary Organisation · Epping Forest
Council for voluntary service supporting over 100 local groups and running befriending, handyman and supported volunteering services for Epping Forest residents.
Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF) operates from Thorogood House, Vicarage Lane, North Weald CM16 6AL. The independent charity supports over 100 local voluntary groups and runs direct services including befriending for over-65s, a handyman partnership with Epping Forest District Council, supported volunteering for people with mental health challenges and a wider quality-of-life programme. To enquire, call 01992 910 701 or email admin@vaef.org.uk.
Contact
Phone: 01992 564980
Website: https://www.vaef.org.uk/
Email: info@vaef.org.uk
Address: Hemnall House, 22 Hemnall Street, Epping, CM16 4LU
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Who it's for
Who they help: Older people, isolated residents, tenants needing minor home help, prospective volunteers.
Eligibility: Epping Forest residents, especially older adults, people with mental health needs and isolated tenants.
Area covered: Epping Forest
Not suitable for: The Befriending and Handyman services are only for Epping Forest district residents. If you live in Harlow or Uttlesford, please contact Rainbow Services or UCAN instead.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/voluntary-action-epping-forest