TECHNICAL AID
AVCO is hoping to provide a useful gateway to technical aid for voluntary and community groups in the borough of Waltham Forest.
We are working with Council departments to try and co-ordinate a system of help for groups in looking for properties, finding out about planning requirements and looking at what is required to make buildings "fit for purpose" in the first place and then properly maintained thereafter. You can already get advice on access for people with disabilities from the Council's access officer, Ruth Goundry.
Another route is to look for architectural and surveying firms that offer "pro bono" help to registered charities. There are also organisations like Planning Aid for London and Community Matters that can often help groups with planning and premises issues.
See below for some useful contacts:-