Shenley Village Hall

If you’re in an at risk group and need help or support please complete our online form here.  The purpose of this form is to collect your contact details so we can help connect you to support from a volunteer in your community. We will ask some other questions to find out more about the kind of help you need. If you need any help completing this form, please contact Communities 1 st on 020 8207 5115 or email [email protected]

Communities 1st develops, connects and supports local voluntary and community organisations, helping to improve the quality of people’s lives across the districts of St. Albans and Hertsmere.

We are home to the St Albans and Hertsmere Volunteer Centres, providing support and guidance for those who want to become volunteers and those who want to recruit volunteers.

We provide support services for older people and facilitate various meetings and events around health and wellbeing within the community and at higher level.

We offer Group Support resources for new community groups and ongoing information and advice on everything from funding to social media for existing groups.

Through our building we offer training, networking opportunities, room hire and office rental. We also deliver specific projects within the districts of St. Albans, Hertsmere and the surrounding areas.