Peckham Levels are inviting local artists, creators, and makers to pitch their ideas to enrich two spaces on Level 5 and 6. Deadline: 14th April 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
Join the Southwark CAN and receive updates and information on social action in Southwark, as well as invitations to free training events run by our team and partners around Southwark and London. Read more
Do you need FREE digital support? (Call out to small charities and community groups!) Then apply for our Talent Works Project. call-out-to-small-charities-and-community-groups-do-you-need-digital-support Read more
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This guide outlines the distinction between formal and informal volunteering activities, along with some examples of both. Read more
Focusing on inclusivity within all aspects of your organisation, including volunteers, will allow you to better reflect the communities you serve, making better and more effective strategic decisions. Read more
Book a 30-minute appointment with our VCS Support Officer to discuss your organisation’s development and/or any challenges you’re having. Read more
The Bringing People Together funding can support projects that will build stronger connections across communities, and improve the infrastructure and conditions that are needed to strengthen these connections. Read more
In our borough of Southwark, us community activists, leaders, and organisers must build diverse campaigns, inclusive projects, and representative communities. Listen back to the live meeting here. Read more
Councillors are elected representatives, who each represent one of the borough’s 63 wards. Read more
Eleanor Kelly is Southwark’s Chief Executive with responsibility for regeneration, planning, human resources, and corporate strategy. Read more
Cabinet members are councillors that hold a specific portfolio, or area of responsibility, and attend Cabinet meetings to make important decisions. Read more
A decision on council action may need to be made for a number of reasons. It could be a response to local pressures, national policy, or a predetermined council responsibility such as setting the budget. Read more
Councillors sit on a vast number of different committees, which all fulfil different council functions. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what each committee is and what it does. Read more
The Cabinet is a select group of councillors (it needs to be more than 2, but cannot be more than 10) who come together to make important council decisions. Read more
The Council Assembly contains all 63 ward councillors that represent the borough of Southwark. Read more
A basic understanding of how Southwark council is structured is helpful for knowing the various ways of influencing policy. Read more
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Grants of £50,000 for small and local charities working to tackle Complex Social Issues. Read more
#GoodNewsStory: Kathleen Heather, Founder of Love North Southwark, talks about her volunteering experience and the influence of a strong women in her life, her mum #InternationalWomensDay - (published 10 March). Read more
This guide sets out the reasons why everyone should consider becoming a volunteer and the variety of benefits of volunteering. Read more
#OurImpact: ''Unity Works partners with organisations like Community Southwark because they are a major source of exciting and innovative opportunities in the Borough'' - (published 25 Feb 2021) Read more
Information and guides that will help you to get involved in your community! Read more