Events & Workshops
Our forthcoming events with confirmed dates are also listed below in date order.
To view past and archived events, click here
For general SEND-specific and inclusive play and leisure activities in and around the Enfield area, see our What's On guide here.
Some Our Voice events (such as our termly family parties) are exclusive to members. If you are interested but are not on our mailing list, or if you just want to hear about what is coming up, you can join by emailing us at info@ourvoiceenfield.org.uk
Events
24-11-2025 Coffee afternoon at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
This drop-in coffee afternoon session will be from 12.30 - 2 pm on Monday 24th November.
This is one of our regular drop-in sessions, which take place in the Clement Medford Room (1st Floor) at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX. See our Autumn Coffee Afternoons flyer for more information.
At this session, we will be joined by representatives of the Disability Advice Network in Enfield (DANE). This is a new service in Enfield which supports carers as well as residents aged 18+ with disabilities.
Enfield Citizens Advice Has Launched New 9-Year Disability and Vulnerability Support Network with Age UK Enfield, Edmonton Community Partnership and Wellbeing Connect Services.
Enfield Citizens Advice has secured a 9-year contract from the London Borough of Enfield to lead a new support service for residents with disabilities, long-term health conditions and vulnerabilities.
The programme — Supporting Independence through Information & Advice, Digital Inclusion and Assistive Technology — will be delivered by the newly formed Disability Advice Network Enfield (DANE), a partnership with:
- Age UK Enfield
- Edmonton Community Partnership
- Wellbeing Connect Services
DANE will offer:
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Expert advice on rights and support services
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Assistance with form filling, i.e. Universal Credit, PIP, Council forms
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Digital Inclusion workshops
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Help with digital skills and confidence
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Access to life-enhancing assistive technologies
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Mental health and wellbeing support
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Local sessions in schools, community hubs, and online
Together, our organisations help over 35,000 Enfield residents every year — and we’re committed to reaching people earlier, offering practical tools to live more independently, and building a stronger, more inclusive Enfield.
Nnenna Anyanwu , Chief Executive, Enfield Citizens Advice
“DANE represents a step change in how we support people with disabilities in Enfield — bringing together deep community expertise to offer practical, preventative, and empowering services.”
To find out more, or get support, contact:03333 440 034 | dane@enfieldcab.org.uk | www.citizensadviceenfield.org.uk
For more information about DANE see the DANE flyer.
Members of the Our Voice team will also be on hand to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you, over a cup of tea or coffee.
Practical information:
The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.
Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.
These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.
The Our Voice party for 2025 will take place on Sunday 7th December.
This event has been advertised to members of our mailing list and is now fully booked. We are still accepting additions to our waiting list, from members only.
If you are interested in attending but are not currently on our mailing list, you can join by completing the sign-up form, or by emailing us at info@ourvoiceenfield.org.uk and asking to join, giving your full name and the email address you would like us to use. You can then request the booking link to join our waiting list for the Christmas party.
15-12-2025 Children's Social Care: How does it help our children?
Our conference for parents on Children's Social Care will take place on Monday, 15th December 2025, at the Ponders End Youth and Family Centre, from 9.30 am until 2 pm. We are currently in the process of designing and agreeing the agenda for this event, and booking is not yet open.
Proposed agenda (to be confirmed)
9.30 am to 10 am
Main hall
Registration and coffee
10 am to 10.45 am
Sports Hall
Anne Stoker - Director, Children and Family Services - The Children's Social Care National Framework (including questions)
10.45 – 11 am
Main hall
Coffee break
11 am – 12.30 pm
Sports Hall
Panel Q&A session with
Seema Islam, Chair of Our Voice
Anne Stoker - Director, Children and Family Services
Rashmi Patel – Interim Director of Children’s Social Care
Mirjan Dhamo – Head of Service for Disabled Children
Sarah McLean – SEND Transition Manager
Charlene Thomas - Head of Service for Integrated Learning Disability Service
Donna Gilfillan – Head of Service Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Rafique Allah - Youth Work and Youth Development Service
12.30 – 1 pm
Main hall
Lunch break
1 – 2 pm
Sports Hall
Workshop 1
Clement Medford room
OR Workshop 2
Main hall
plus option to book 1:1 appointments
24-11-2025 Coffee afternoon at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
This drop-in coffee afternoon session will be from 12.30 - 2 pm on Monday 24th November.
This is one of our regular drop-in sessions, which take place in the Clement Medford Room (1st Floor) at the Ponders End Youth and Family Hub, 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX. See our Autumn Coffee Afternoons flyer for more information.
At this session, we will be joined by representatives of the Disability Advice Network in Enfield (DANE). This is a new service in Enfield which supports carers as well as residents aged 18+ with disabilities.
- Age UK Enfield
- Edmonton Community Partnership
- Wellbeing Connect Services
-
Expert advice on rights and support services
-
Assistance with form filling, i.e. Universal Credit, PIP, Council forms
-
Digital Inclusion workshops
-
Help with digital skills and confidence
-
Access to life-enhancing assistive technologies
-
Mental health and wellbeing support
-
Local sessions in schools, community hubs, and online
Members of the Our Voice team will also be on hand to listen to your questions and issues and point you in the right direction to resolve the issues you are facing. Or you can just take the opportunity to offload a bit and have a chat with other parents who experience some of the same challenges as you, over a cup of tea or coffee.
Practical information:
The hub is located at 129, South Street, Enfield, EN3 4 PX.
Some people have reported problems with getting to the hub using SatNav. It is best to look out for the Oasis Academy School which is opposite the hub. You may find that once parked you are by the side entrance of the hub – you will probably need to go to the South Street entrance to get admittance to the building – please walk around the building until you get to the front.
These events are aimed at parents and carers rather than children. If you do need to bring children with you, please note that you will be responsible for supervising your children throughout the session – we do not provide childcare or activities for children during these sessions.
The Our Voice party for 2025 will take place on Sunday 7th December.
This event has been advertised to members of our mailing list and is now fully booked. We are still accepting additions to our waiting list, from members only.
If you are interested in attending but are not currently on our mailing list, you can join by completing the sign-up form, or by emailing us at info@ourvoiceenfield.org.uk and asking to join, giving your full name and the email address you would like us to use. You can then request the booking link to join our waiting list for the Christmas party.
15-12-2025 Children's Social Care: How does it help our children?
Our conference for parents on Children's Social Care will take place on Monday, 15th December 2025, at the Ponders End Youth and Family Centre, from 9.30 am until 2 pm. We are currently in the process of designing and agreeing the agenda for this event, and booking is not yet open.
Proposed agenda (to be confirmed)
|
9.30 am to 10 am |
Main hall |
Registration and coffee |
|
10 am to 10.45 am |
Sports Hall |
Anne Stoker - Director, Children and Family Services - The Children's Social Care National Framework (including questions) |
|
10.45 – 11 am |
Main hall |
Coffee break |
|
11 am – 12.30 pm |
Sports Hall |
Panel Q&A session with Seema Islam, Chair of Our Voice Anne Stoker - Director, Children and Family Services Rashmi Patel – Interim Director of Children’s Social Care Mirjan Dhamo – Head of Service for Disabled Children Sarah McLean – SEND Transition Manager Charlene Thomas - Head of Service for Integrated Learning Disability Service Donna Gilfillan – Head of Service Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Rafique Allah - Youth Work and Youth Development Service |
|
12.30 – 1 pm |
Main hall |
Lunch break |
|
1 – 2 pm |
Sports Hall |
Workshop 1 |
|
Clement Medford room |
OR Workshop 2 |
|
|
Main hall |
plus option to book 1:1 appointments |
