SGI-UK is the UK arm of the SGI's worldwide humanistic movement based on Nichiren Buddhism. A lay organisation, it encourages the development of the individual's greatest potential and engages with other institutions, associations, groups and individuals who wish actively to create a better world. For more information and details of local meetings see www.sgi-uk.org or email sgiuk.watford@gmail.com.

Sokka Gakai International (Buddhist)

S E Connor Locksmiths: A family-run business that has been established for over 50 years with an emphasis on old fashioned, traditional values of quality and service. All types of locks supplied, fitted and repaired. We can meet all your security needs. Come and meet Watford’s friendliest locksmith at 58 Leavesden Road, Watford. Telephone 01923 220541

S.E Connor Locksmiths

Spanish Association

Our volunteers are well known for the thousands of hours they spend each year ensuring public events are safe. We're also the leading first aid training provider in the UK and the third largest youth organisation

St John Ambulance (Watford and Bushey)

We believe children learn through play in an environment where they feel happy, relaxed and safe. The pre-school provides education for children aged 2 years 9 months to rising 5. For more information visit our web site www.stthomaspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk.

St. Thomas' Pre-School Playgroup

The Inter Faith Festival, being held over the weekend of 07/07/07 was the inspiration of Vivienne Woolston the Founder of “Thursday’s Child – a Celebration of Faith”. The purpose of Thursday’s Child – a Celebration of Faith is to take a supposed source of conflict and turn it into a resource for peace and harmony giving voice to the silent majority of peace loving people. The Festival is taking place at the West Ham Memorial Recreation Grounds in Memorial Avenue, West Ham. Sat: 10.00 – 7pm and Sun: 11.00 – 5pm. Free to attend. All Welcome. Our web site address is www.thursdays-child.co.uk

Thursday's Child

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which we live in freedom, harmony, cooperation and co-prosperity for all. The UPF is guided by a vision of humanity as one global family of God, living in accordance with universal principles" For more information please go to www.peacefederation.org.

Universal Peace Federation

Working to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS by promoting an abstinent life-style and helping youth develop their talents and creativity through the Performing Arts. WAIT UK performs at schools, youth centres and places of worship, and organises workshops and training for teenagers. Please Contact: Marshall de Souza on 07799-450703 / wait-uk@waitteam.org or visit www.waitteam.org

Wait UK

To meet the educational, social, and cultural needs of the African and Caribbean community of Watford and surrounding areas

Watford African Carribbean Association

Watford and District Model Railway Club

Watford and West Herts Scottish Society aims are to keep alive Scottish traditions and to provide a point for Scots to maintain contact. We welcome non-Scots as well! We support local and Scottish charities and have weekly classes of Scottish Country Dancing, which is energetic, envigorates the mind and body and is sociable and fun. Other activities include Burns' Night. Venue: Bushey Centre, High Street,Bushey WD23 7TT. Contact 01923 492475 email: Celebration@WatfordScottish.org.uk
Web: www.WatfordScottish.org.uk

Watford and West Herts Scottish Society

Watford Arabic School

Watford Borough Council

Watford Camera Club aims to promote interest in photography and develop the skills of its members. We arrange an annual programme of meetings designed to inspire members and guests on Fridays at 7.30pm at Watford Central Library Lecture Hall. Visitors are always welcome. Further information can be found on our website at www.watfordcameraclub.org or phone 01923465643 or 01923222770.

Watford Camera Club

Watford Chinese Association

Committee members of the WCA unconditionally volunteer their time and effort to provide the community with a multitude of activities including organising parties for the festive days in our lunar calendar, outings, providing linguistic assistance, monthly get-togethers with various themes, and providing courses such as food and hygiene and computing in the chinese language. One prominent activity is the creation of our young Chinese Dance Group who have performed on numerous occassions, even before HRH, The Queen. Contact: Sue: 07758512740 or Polly: 07969011939

Watford Chinese Community school is held for 2 hours each Sunday during the school term, currently holds 11 Chinese language classes for different academic levels from children as young as 3 to GCSE and adult Mandarin classes. Aside from learning Chinese; there are also clubs and activities such as Chinese Dance Group, Badminton, Football and others. The school participates in many local cultural events to promote Chinese culture to the community, leading to a closer integration of the Chinese community into the local society.

Watford Chinese Community School

Watford Interfaith Association (WIFA) is a local organisation which seeks to promote understanding and trust, dialogue and co-operation, among members of all faith communities in the Watford area. WIFA organises visits to places of worship, has a gathering of many faiths for the Week of Prayer for World Peace, sends speakers to schools, and holds public meetings. Contact Judith Bruni on 01923 774812, email wifasec@aol.com, or look on the web site for latest events: www.wifa.org.uk.

Watford Interfaith Association

Watford Jets Table Tennis Club is dedicated to promoting the development of Table Tennis. All standards of play are welcome irrespective of age, race, creed, colour or physical handicap. Coaching is available. Club night is Tuesday. 16 teams compete in the Watford & District League. See league website www.watfordtt.co.uk or call Stuart Seaholme 020 8386 3701 / 07999 874866.

Watford Jets Table Tennis Club

Watford Lions Club

Watford Mencap is a local charity providing services for adults and children with learning disabilities within the community. These include advice & advocacy, community & residential services and our Children’s Centre in Watford. We encourage people to ‘make the most of life’. Please Telephone Becky Thomas on 01923 713620 or e-mail her on fundraising@watfordmencap.org.uk. or visit www.watfordmencap.org.uk for all our latest news and information.

Watford Mencap

Watford Muslin Community Project

This organisation was recognised for its service to the community and was recently awarded the Mayor's Audentior Awards. Over the years we observed that the sections of the Muslim Women continued to suffer serious disadvantage and difficulties so we started the Watford Muslim Women's Org. We meet at the Multi-Cultural Community Centre and hold regular meetings to exchange views and collectively help to fight for eradication of any form of discrimination. We encourage Muslim women to benefit from networking with local sister organisations to play a more positive role in the community. Contact Mrs Abida Ahmed on 01923 441335 for more information.

Watford Muslin Womens Organisation

Watford Palace Young People’s Theatre offers professionally led weekly workshops as well as productions at the Watford Palace Theatre aimed at young people aged 10-21, regardless of their ability. Contact Active (our learning and participation department) on 01923 810 307 or email jamesw@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk for more details.

Watford Palace Theatre

Watford Philharmonic Society, one of the largest amateur societies in the UK combining choir and orchestra, has brought classical music to Watfordians since 1935. Five concerts are performed annually with a professional conductor and orchestral leader to ensure high standards of performance. There are currently 200 members. New singers and players are welcome. More information on www.watfordphilharmonic.co.uk or call 01494 874507.

Watford Philharmonic Society

Watford Quakers. We aim to 'walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.' We believe it is possible for everyone to have a real and direct experience of God in everyday life. Come and join us at the Meeting House, Church Road on Sunday morning (10.30) for silent worship or visit www.watfordquakers.org.uk

Watford Quaker Meeting

Watford Recycled Arts Project

The older generation has a lot to offer the community, and the time to do it. We are an independent group speaking up for the elderly and the frail by attending the meetings held by the various community services, lobbying our officials, inviting them to our monthly meetings as speakers, and not by standing in the cold waving banners. We are a force to be reckoned with, and have the experience of life behind us. We are not after a quick fix we just want a proper job done the first time. We are strictly independent non-political and membership is free. Our web site www.watfordscf.co.uk

Watford Senior Citizens Forum

Watford Sri Sathya Sai Centre

Watford Theatre Train

The Chaplaincy seeks to serve the heart of our town, through ministry to those in their workplace, shopping or visiting the town of Watford . We serve those of the Christian Faith, other faiths or none – seeking to help all

Watford Town Chaplaincy

Watford Writers

Watford Youth Football Club

West Herts College

Wheeler Mortgage Consultants

Whitehouse Hotel

WRVS is one of the largest voluntary organisations in Britain , with Watford WRVS volunteers running the shop in Watford General Hospital and also being ready to help in any major emergency. Contact Maria Rocker on 0208 4280741 for information on working in the hospital shop and Tricia Englert on 01923 238402 about joining the emergency team. Further information on www.wrvs.org.uk.