Streetlaw is a free legal education project which empowers individuals by making them aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society. This workshop examines the importance of protest in a democratic society and the rights individuals have under the law with regards to protesting. Read more
Book a 30 minute, 1:1 appointment with our Social Action Advisor. Open to people living, working or volunteering in Southwark, looking to be more active in their community. Read more
Are you considering starting up a not-for-profit organisation? Come and join Community Southwark in this interactive session Read more
Southwark Community Action Networkis a project by Community Southwark aimed at giving advice to local people who want to get more involved with their community, and to increase awareness of the issues affecting them.
The Southwark Community Action Network (Southwark Can) has three core aims to achieve this long-term objective:
On this page, you can find out more information, news, events and consultations happening in Southwark that you can get involved in. You can also book an appointment to our Social Action Advice Surgery for advice on how you can get involved in your community. You can also join to the network below to receive regular updates on what's going on in Southwark and invitations to our quarterly network meetings.
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Tell Southwark Council what you think about their draft Climate Change Strategy. Read more
Our next meeting for the Latin American Network. Read more
Our next meeting for the Small Groups Network. Read more
Our next meeting for the Older People Network. Read more
Our next meeting for the Learning, Physical and Sensory Disability network. Read more
The London funders have opened a fourth wave of funding, worth approximately £4m, to applications from Londons Charity and Non-profit sector to provide local support during the second lockdown this winter. Grants are up to £10,000 Read more
Our next meeting for the Sports and Physical Activity network. Read more
Our next meeting for the Mental Health network. Read more
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have created a protocol on dealing with Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people. Read the new updates and advice here. Read more
Would you like a free oak sapling? Read more
Southwark Council and Bankside Open Spaces Trust invites you to take part in the Little Dorrit and Peace Garden public consultation Read more
The Ketra hall is setting up extra support for their residents in urgent need of food and essentials who are vulnerable Read more
Important questions about the current plans for the Aylesham Centre site have not yet been answered and more time is needed to devise ways for local people to understand the plans and make meaningful comments. Read more
Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Southwark. Read more
Do you have ideas for additions to your local area, such as children play spaces, planters, trees, or communal areas? You can send your ideas to Southwark Council. Read more
Do you have good ideas for projects that will build strong communities and bring lasting benefit to your local area? The Neighbourhoods Fund may be able to help. Read more
Come together to speak authoritatively on behalf of the whole sector and influence the decisions that matter. Read more
Volunteering in the community is one of the best ways you can get involved. Read this page to learn more. Read more
Get involved and find more information about your area. Read more
Information and guides that will help you to get involved in your community! Read more
We had a great turnout at the Southwark CAN meeting with over 64 attendees. Find out what we learnt during the meeting here... Read more