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  • Covid Vaccination for frontline VCS staff and volunteers

    Covid Vaccination for frontline VCS staff and volunteers

    Frontline VCS staff and volunteers in Southwark who currently work directly with people in need can now requests to be vaccinated with any unused vaccines - (published 10 Feb). Read more

  • Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!

    Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!

    Community Southwark and Southwark council are collaborating to create a brand new Southwark Volunteer Strategy, and we need your input - (published 1 March). Read more

  • Disability Hub Procurement

    Disability Hub Procurement

    We would like to get your feedback on a mini-report we created around a proposed procurement exercise for a Disability Hub in Southwark Read more

  • Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!

    Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!

    Community Southwark will be carrying out the consultation on the future of Southwark Park. We are looking for residents from the surrounding areas to attend one of two workshops, scheduled early 2021, and complete the online survey to give their views on what should be done in the future of Southwark Park Read more

  • Covid Vaccination for frontline VCS staff and volunteers
  • Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!
  • Disability Hub Procurement
  • Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!
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110 member organisations completed our survey! Thank you!

110 member organisations completed our survey! Thank you!

We wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who took the time to fill in our Annual Members’ Survey, we are extremely grateful. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Role of the VCS in providing information on vaccination

Role of the VCS in providing information on vaccination

We want to thank the VCS for their support to Southwark’s vaccination programme and share some highlights with you - (published 29 March). Read more

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

The Health Inequalities Framework

The Health Inequalities Framework

The Health Inequalities Framework was approved by Southwark Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board in September 2020, Public Health Southwark is seeking your views on action plans for the five priorities - (published 25 March 2021/ updated: 30 March 2021). Read more

Published: 29th March, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

We're one year on and what have we learned?

We're one year on and what have we learned?

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the first lockdown announcement, a day of reflection and remembrance for all of us - (published 24 March). Read more

Published: 24th March, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Russ from Unity Works shares the benefits of Community Southwark's support:

Russ from Unity Works shares the benefits of Community Southwark's support:

#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) Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 23rd March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

BBC London news interviews two of our Community Health Ambassadors

BBC London news interviews two of our Community Health Ambassadors

We are very proud to share that two of our Health Ambassadors, Carole and Saidat, were featured on BBC London news (published 22 Feb). Read more

Published: 24th February, 2021

Updated: 10th March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Covid Vaccination for frontline VCS staff and volunteers

Covid Vaccination for frontline VCS staff and volunteers

Frontline VCS staff and volunteers in Southwark who currently work directly with people in need can now requests to be vaccinated with any unused vaccines - (published 10 Feb). Read more

Published: 10th February, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

It's safer Internet Day

It's safer Internet Day

Read more

Published: 9th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Let’s not go back to normal! - Our stance for Race Equality Week 2021

Let’s not go back to normal! - Our stance for Race Equality Week 2021

As a sector, are we really doing enough in our workplaces to address antiracism and allyship? I know we are not – or shall I re-phrase that, we have not been doing enough - (published 5 Feb) Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!

Southwark Volunteer Strategy, we need you!

Community Southwark and Southwark council are collaborating to create a brand new Southwark Volunteer Strategy, and we need your input - (published 1 March). Read more

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

It's Race Equality Week

It's Race Equality Week

Race Equality Week will be a UK-wide annual initiative to unite organisations and individuals in activity to address issues affecting ethnic minority employees. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Disability Hub Procurement

Disability Hub Procurement

We would like to get your feedback on a mini-report we created around a proposed procurement exercise for a Disability Hub in Southwark Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2021

Updated: 12th April, 2021

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

National Lockdown Survey Results

National Lockdown Survey Results

Here are the results of our January 2021 Southwark VCS survey in response to the national lockdown. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!

Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!

Community Southwark will be carrying out the consultation on the future of Southwark Park. We are looking for residents from the surrounding areas to attend one of two workshops, scheduled early 2021, and complete the online survey to give their views on what should be done in the future of Southwark Park Read more

Published: 10th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd February, 2021

Author: Myles Thorpe

National Lockdown Response Survey

National Lockdown Response Survey

In wake of England's third national lockdown, we wanted to reach out to the VCS to hear what support you need at this time. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2021

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Do you need support with your volunteer programme during lockdown?

Do you need support with your volunteer programme during lockdown?

We've put together a quick survey to find out your current situation on the ground which involves volunteers. Plus, here's a reminder of all the ways we can support you... Read more

Published: 8th January, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Integrating care consultation

Integrating care consultation

NHS Improvements published plans on integrated care including legislative changes, replacement of CCGs and role of the VCS. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

Southwark's R.E.A.C.H Alliance invites members to join the network and attend the first meeting of 2021

Southwark's R.E.A.C.H Alliance invites members to join the network and attend the first meeting of 2021

"This alliance is only as strong as its members. We encourage you to join this community and work together to raise your voices. " Read more

Published: 31st December, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Zuwena Blagrove

Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

Yesterday we held our Community Southwark AGM, a big thank you to all of you who joined us. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Social Prescribing 2021

Social Prescribing 2021

People need to connection to their communities more than ever! Tell us what you think about social prescribing in our 10 min survey... Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Our Healthwatch Southwark team are recruiting a new Advisory Group

Our Healthwatch Southwark team are recruiting a new Advisory Group

Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) Advisory Group (AG) is a consultative body, supporting the HWS staff team to deliver local Healthwatch in the borough. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2020

Updated: 21st December, 2020

Author: Jo Palmer

Southwark R.E.A.C.H Alliance update

Southwark R.E.A.C.H Alliance update

Southwark R.E.A.C.H Alliance have been developing as an effective team and strengthening its strategic and leadership focus. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

Meet our new Social Prescribing Officer Staś

Meet our new Social Prescribing Officer Staś

I’m so pleased to be at Community Southwark, helping to develop Social Prescribing across the borough... Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Jo Palmer

Thank you to all our #SouthwarkStars2020!

Thank you to all our #SouthwarkStars2020!

We held our Southwark Stars annual volunteer award celebration event on Friday 20 Nov. See the winners and watch the film clips from the night here... Read more

Published: 19th November, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

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  • Active weekend: Run & Walk & Ride - Fundraiser for a New Community Garden

    Active weekend: Run & Walk & Ride - Fundraiser for a New Community Garden

    Join from anywhere! Get moving during early May bank holiday weekend, win prizes, have fun and support a local community garden.

  • Camberwell Fair Artist in Residence Programme

    Camberwell Fair Artist in Residence Programme

    Camberwell Fair is looking for twelve emerging artists who want to take part in an exciting new Artists in Residence programme. Deadline: 30th April at 5pm.

  • A guide to formal and informal volunteering

    A guide to formal and informal volunteering

    This guide outlines the distinction between formal and informal volunteering activities, along with some examples of both.

  • Building an inclusive space for volunteers

    Building an inclusive space for volunteers

    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.

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  • COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

    COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

    Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark - (updated 24 Feb)

  • Community Researchers Wanted for Paid Local StreetSpace Project with Southwark Council

    Community Researchers Wanted for Paid Local StreetSpace Project with Southwark Council

    Southwark Council are working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to deliver trial street changes in three neighbourhoods in Southwark. They are offering community researchers £1,000 for a 10-12 hour commitment per week for roughly 3 months.

  • Volunteering During a Lockdown

    Volunteering During a Lockdown

    Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.

  • New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

    New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

    New funding from the London Community Response is launching on 14 January.

  • National Lockdown Response Survey

    National Lockdown Response Survey

    In wake of England's third national lockdown, we wanted to reach out to the VCS to hear what support you need at this time.

  • Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

    Thank you for coming to our Community Southwark AGM!

    Yesterday we held our Community Southwark AGM, a big thank you to all of you who joined us.

  • New projects coming to Southwark

    New projects coming to Southwark

    Find out where the funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy are going to be spent.

  • Are you in private rented housing? Find out the support available from Southwark Council's Private Rented Sector Team.

    Are you in private rented housing? Find out the support available from Southwark Council's Private Rented Sector Team.

    If you are a renting privately, or often supporting people who do, please see information below.

  • Covid-19 Response

    Covid-19 Response

    We ran a monthly State of the Sector Survey for six months to gather the changing needs of the sector. Then, in response to this third lockdown, we sent out a National Lockdown Survey in Jan 2021. See the results here...

  • Community Southwark volunteer roles

    Community Southwark volunteer roles

    See all our Community Southwark volunteer roles here:

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