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We strive for a Southwark in which all communities and individuals can fulfil and exceed their potential.

12 Asks: Community Engagement campaign

Southwark's black and minority ethnic community organisations challenge Southwark Council...with 12 asks for better community engagement - 'WE ARE NOT GOING BACK TO NORMAL" - (Published 31 Aug 2021 | updated 11 Oct 2021).

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Author: Zuwena Blagrove

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We host a number of excellent workshops and events to support you in your roles!

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Receive support from one of our specialist team! Discuss your organisation's development, or getting involved in volunteering or social action!

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Come together to speak authoritatively on behalf of the whole sector and influence the decisions that matter.

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Our Impact

These stats are from our 2019/20 Impact Report

71%

of organisations strongly agreed that they would recommend our training

+300

Our Volunteer Advice Service saw over 300 people come through our doors

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We created a community map of 230 Covid-19 services to support signposting of community resources

Upcoming training

  • Everything you need to know about Microsoft 365: A three-part series

    The series has been designed to support your organisation on their full 365 journeys, from license purchase right through to the end. No matter which stage you’re at, there’ll be a segment to suit you. Read more

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  • Home-Start Southwark Volunteer Preparation Course

    Home-Start Southwark's next Volunteer Preparation Course is due to start on Wednesday 9 February. Read more

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    Location: CAN-Mezzanine, 7-14 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4YR

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  • Recruiting Volunteers Made Easy

    Learn how to create a robust volunteer recruitment process for your volunteering programme to help you attract volunteers. Read more

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    Location: Online event: Zoom.us

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  • Managing Volunteers Made Easy

    This course is aimed at Volunteer Managers looking to get the most out of a team of volunteers. Read more

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Upcoming events

  • Workshop on how to influence during 2022 local elections : 9 Feb 2022

    Join us at our workshop to learn about how to effectively lobby and influence during the May 2022 local elections. Read more

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    Location: Peckham Levels , Auditorium room on level 5, London , SE15 4ST

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  • Safeguarding Leaders Network Meeting - 17 Feb 2022

    Our next network meeting for safeguarding leads from across Southwark's community and voluntary sector. Read more

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  • Southwark VCS Funders Fair 2022

    Featuring major national funders alongside smaller localised grantmakers, this online conference will focus on the key issues facing charities and funders alike. Join us! Read more