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It Takes a Community: Meet the People and Organisations Behind the Festival

  • Writer: CFDN
    CFDN
  • 13 hours ago
  • 3 min read

Updated: 2 minutes ago


Meet the funders, sponsors, partners, organisations and volunteers whose support makes the Disability Festival in the Park possible. A festival of this scale does not happen through one organisation or individual - It takes a community.


The Disability Festival in the Park is made possible through the commitment, generosity, expertise and collaboration of funders, sponsors, delivery partners, community organisations and volunteers.


Supporting stronger, more inclusive communities


The festival has received support from the London Borough of Redbridge Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy, commonly known as NCIL. The funding supports community-led initiatives intended to strengthen neighbourhoods and create lasting local benefit.

Through this support, the festival can continue creating a space that celebrates inclusion, creativity, community participation and pride in Redbridge.








Lloyds Bank Foundation

We are grateful to Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales for its continued support. Having supported the festival in 2025, colleagues have remained involved during 2026 and have also undertaken fundraising activities supporting One Place East and the Disability Festival.


Their contribution helps us create an accessible and welcoming event where disabled people, families, carers and the wider community can celebrate talent, achievement and opportunity.


Planning and community partners

The festival’s planning team brings together people and organisations with different experiences, skills and community connections.

Planning partners include:

  • CFDN

  • One Place East

  • WEL Enterprises

  • Barkingside Art Club

  • Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure

  • London Borough of Redbridge

  • Colours of Redbridge

  • Healthwatch Redbridge

  • Redbridge Forum

  • Vision Ability

The planning and steering group meets throughout the year to help ensure the festival remains inclusive, accessible and representative of its community.


Production and event delivery

We extend our thanks to CM Production Management, Events & Joy and everyone supporting event production and management.


Their work behind the scenes includes the planning, technical delivery, site arrangements and practical coordination required to bring a complex outdoor festival to life.


Festival sponsors

The festival’s sponsors help turn ideas into reality.

Support has been provided by organisations including:

  • CFDN

  • CM Production Management

  • Events & Joy

  • One Place East

  • Romford Snooker Club

  • The Stow Brothers

  • Gates

  • Mont Rose College

  • CEC

  • Longley

  • Rotary Club of Barkingside and Redbridge


Their support contributes to the activities, infrastructure and opportunities available during the event.


Community services and exhibitors

The festival also welcomes a wide range of organisations supporting people across Redbridge and the surrounding area.


Visitors can meet services working in areas such as:

  • Disability support

  • Advocacy

  • Health and wellbeing

  • Welfare benefits

  • Employment

  • Education and training

  • Social care

  • Independent living

  • Family information

  • Supported holidays

  • Community participation

  • Volunteering

  • Vision and sensory support


The Organisation and Services Directory in the festival programme contains further details and contact information.


Our volunteers

Volunteers are at the centre of the festival. They welcome visitors, support activities, assist performers and exhibitors, provide information and help the event run smoothly throughout the day. Their time, enthusiasm and care help create the friendly atmosphere for which the festival is known.


Thank you

To every funder, sponsor, performer, exhibitor, volunteer, partner and member of the planning team: thank you.


Your support enables the festival to remain free, welcoming and rooted in its community.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and accessible community where disabled people are recognised, celebrated and given opportunities to participate fully.



 
 
 

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