Get support in your community

Connecting you to groups, organisations and opportunities in your local community.

Connecting with people in your community can help you feel supported and less isolated.

Your community can include:

  • family
  • friends and neighbours
  • community groups and charities
  • faith groups
  • voluntary organisations

Voluntary, community and faith organisations

Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations include local charities, community groups and faith organisations.

They can provide:

  • information and advice
  • emotional support
  • opportunities to meet people and make friends
  • social activities and groups
  • practical help, such as support with shopping
  • information about food banks and free meals

Find local groups, activities and support

Simply Connect Croydon is an online directory of local groups, organisations and activities.

You can use it to:

  • find activities you enjoy
  • meet new people
  • find groups in your local area
  • get advice and support for yourself or someone else

 Find groups and activities on Simply Connect Croydon

Get help with travel and transport

If you have a disability or health condition that makes it difficult to get around, there are services that may be able to help.

Blue Badge

A Blue Badge can help people with certain disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination.

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge.

London Taxicard

The London Taxicard scheme provides cheaper taxi journeys for eligible disabled people who have difficulty using public transport.

Apply for a London Taxicard.

Disabled Person's Freedom Pass

A Disabled Person's Freedom Pass provides free travel on most public transport in London for people with eligible disabilities.

Apply for a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass.

Croydon Accessible Transport

Croydon Accessible Transport (CAT) provides accessible transport for people who may have difficulty using other forms of public transport.

Find out about Croydon Accessible Transport.

Support for people with sight loss

Croydon Vision supports people who are blind or partially sighted to live more independently.

It provides a range of services, including support with transport and getting around.

Find transport support from Croydon Vision.