
About us

About us
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
Purpose
The purpose of Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents is to mobilise support across the two boroughs to fight for our common, progressive goals through public campaigning and through standing for elected positions. We are committed to grass-roots democracy and developing policy through practical engagements with our local communities. While we are focused on the local, many of the issues that we are addressing will require regional, national or international solutions. We are committed to working alongside people and organisations who share our progressive goals across the country.
Values
We seek to transform Britain through the redistribution of wealth and power to create a genuinely democratic and equal society that responds to the needs and wishes of local communities. Truly democratic policy making must ensure that all can contribute equally to developing our agendas. We oppose all forms of racism and discrimination. We are committed to treating each other with respect and ensuring that all feel free to contribute to discussions and debate, and we expect all members to work together to ensure that this happens in practice.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
WHAT WE STAND FOR
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Reshaping Britain from the bottom-up
Reshaping Britain from the bottom-up
We believe in a truly democratic and equal society, one that responds to the needs and wishes of local communities. Our vision extends beyond addressing local symptoms and seeks to transform Britain through the redistribution of wealth and power.
Equality
Equality
We believe in a society where inequality is challenged and reduced. Everyone deserves a fair chance, regardless of their class, race, or gender. This means policies that uplift all members of our community and dismantle the barriers holding them back.
A united community
A united community
We are unapologetically antiracist and against the xenophobia we hear from many politicians.
Collaboration
Collaboration
We know that there are other good people out there with similar values to ours in other community groups and political representatives, from the Greens to new emerging parties. We will work with anyone to achieve what’s best for our community.
Strong public services
Strong public services
Adequately funded public services, including excellent healthcare, quality education, and reliable local infrastructure are the backbone of our communities. From Whipps Cross Hospital to Broadmead Road Bridge, we’re seeing critical infrastructure being allowed to wither and decay – we will not be silenced by party machinery that does not prioritise our public assets.
Peace
Peace
We promote understanding, cooperation, and non-violent solutions within and beyond our communities. In the true tradition of the wartime generation, our care for people should extend beyond those we know. We are resolutely against the genocide that Israel is committing in Palestine, and believe our government is not doing enough to stop it.
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
Purpose
The purpose of Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents is to mobilise support across the two boroughs to fight for our common, progressive goals through public campaigning and through standing for elected positions. We are committed to grass-roots democracy and developing policy through practical engagements with our local communities. While we are focused on the local, many of the issues that we are addressing will require regional, national or international solutions. We are committed to working alongside people and organisations who share our progressive goals across the country.
Values
We seek to transform Britain through the redistribution of wealth and power to create a genuinely democratic and equal society that responds to the needs and wishes of local communities. Truly democratic policy making must ensure that all can contribute equally to developing our agendas. We oppose all forms of racism and discrimination. We are committed to treating each other with respect and ensuring that all feel free to contribute to discussions and debate, and we expect all members to work together to ensure that this happens in practice.
EVENTS
EVENTS
EVENTS
EVENTS
Get Involved: Upcoming Events
Get Involved: Upcoming Events
Get Involved: Upcoming Events

Christmas and Community
15 Dec 2025
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

Christmas and Community
15 Dec 2025
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

Christmas and Community
15 Dec 2025
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

Christmas and Community
15 Dec 2025
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

In Conversation: Keep Our NHS Public
24 Jan 2026
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

In Conversation: Keep Our NHS Public
24 Jan 2026
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

In Conversation: Keep Our NHS Public
24 Jan 2026
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall

In Conversation: Keep Our NHS Public
24 Jan 2026
07:30 pm
Pankhurst Hall
If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
There are two ways to support us:
Supporter
Member
Open to Chingford and Woodford Green residents only.
Get involved however you like. Open to everyone, anywhere.
Knock on doors, deliver leaflets, help with social media, or just come along to our events for a chat and tea and biscuits - every bit of support matter.s.
Or simply receive email updates and tell others about us.
No voting rights
Join us and have your say in shaping our community's future.
Get involved as much as you like - just like supporters - plus you'll have voting rights on key decisions and the ability to stand for leadership.

If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
There are two ways to support us:
Supporter
Member
Open to Chingford and Woodford Green residents only.
Get involved however you like. Open to everyone, anywhere.
Knock on doors, deliver leaflets, help with social media, or just come along to our events for a chat and tea and biscuits - every bit of support matters.
Or simply receive email updates and tell others about us.
(No voting rights)
Join us and have your say in shaping our community's future.
Get involved as much as you like - just like supporters - plus you'll have voting rights on key decisions and the ability to stand for leadership.

If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
There are two ways to support us:
Supporter
Member
Open to Chingford and Woodford Green residents only.
Get involved however you like. Open to everyone, anywhere.
Knock on doors, deliver leaflets, help with social media, or just come along to our events for a chat and tea and biscuits - every bit of support matters.
Or simply receive email updates and tell others about us.
No voting rights.
Join us and have your say in shaping our community's future.
Get involved as much as you like - just like supporters - plus you'll have voting rights on key decisions and the ability to stand for leadership.

Join us and have your say in shaping our community's future. Get involved as much as you like - just like supporters - plusyou'll have voting rights on key decisions and the ability to stand for leadership.
Member
Open to Chingford and Woodford Green residents only.
Supporter
Get involved however you like. Open to everyone, anywhere.
Knock on doors, deliver leaflets, help with social media, or just come along to our events for a chat and tea and biscuits - every bit of support matters.
Or simply receive email updates and tell others about us.
(No voting rights)
There are two ways to support us:
Join us and have your say in shaping our community's future.
Get involved as much as you like - just like supporters - plus you'll have voting rights on key decisions and the ability to stand for leadership.
Open to Chingford and Woodford Green residents only.
If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.
If you’re tired of politics as usual, join us.
Together, we can build something better.

