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  • Our Hustings event in Southwark News

    Our Hustings event in Southwark News

    LOCAL ELECTIONS 2022: COUNCILLORS GRILLED AT HUSTINGS EVENT FOR BLACK, LATIN-AMERICAN AND MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES Read more

  • Community Southwark Annual Survey 2021/2022

    Community Southwark Annual Survey 2021/2022

    1. Full 2021/2022 Annual Survey report. 2. A snapshot summary of our 2021/2022 annual survey results 3. Our prize draw winner!! Read more

  • Our May 2022 Member Spotlight is The Empowerment Group

    Our May 2022 Member Spotlight is The Empowerment Group

    Kunlé Oyedeji, The Empowerment Group's CEO, tells us about their work supporting black people aged 18 and over facing mental health challenges. Read more

  • Bring the community together by sharing FREE spaces!

    Bring the community together by sharing FREE spaces!

    If you have an unused outdoor space, a meeting room or even a coffee area please share with local community groups to help Southwark residents feel connected! Read more

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Our Hustings event in Southwark News

Our Hustings event in Southwark News

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2022: COUNCILLORS GRILLED AT HUSTINGS EVENT FOR BLACK, LATIN-AMERICAN AND MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

A hello and update from Syeda our VCS Support Manager

A hello and update from Syeda our VCS Support Manager

Syeda, our VCS Support Manager,  tells us about her team and the support that they give to charities in the borough. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

Community Southwark Annual Survey 2021/2022

Community Southwark Annual Survey 2021/2022

1. Full 2021/2022 Annual Survey report. 2. A snapshot summary of our 2021/2022 annual survey results 3. Our prize draw winner!! Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Syeda Hussain

Our May 2022 Member Spotlight is The Empowerment Group

Our May 2022 Member Spotlight is The Empowerment Group

Kunlé Oyedeji, The Empowerment Group's CEO, tells us about their work supporting black people aged 18 and over facing mental health challenges. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

A hello and update from Alex, our VCS Support Officer!

A hello and update from Alex, our VCS Support Officer!

Alex, our VCS Support Officer, tells us about his role: "helping groups like you to be more effective, connected and financially sustainable – or to achieve whatever your goals might be!" Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

Bring the community together by sharing FREE spaces!

Bring the community together by sharing FREE spaces!

If you have an unused outdoor space, a meeting room or even a coffee area please share with local community groups to help Southwark residents feel connected! Read more

Published: 14th March, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Syeda Hussain

Southwark Council VCS Grants Review

Southwark Council VCS Grants Review

Southwark Council has conducted a review of grants it is making to the local VCS. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2022

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

Safeguarding Training - New Dates for 2022

Safeguarding Training - New Dates for 2022

Southwark Council, via the My Learning Source platform, offers free adult and child safeguarding training for VCS groups, and they have just announced their programme of courses for the year ahead. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Author: Alex Wells

Healthwatch Southwark is recruiting for a Community Health Ambassadors Officer

Healthwatch Southwark is recruiting for a Community Health Ambassadors Officer

Are you committed to supporting local residents? Apply to be our Community Health Ambassadors Officer! Read more

Published: 4th March, 2022

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Bridie Hindle

Southwark's Sustainable Food Summit: 22 March 2022

Southwark's Sustainable Food Summit: 22 March 2022

Southwark Food Action Alliance's Sustainable Food Summit was held this week, bringing members of the alliance together to work towards a sustainable food system status in the borough! Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

Russia’s war against Ukraine

Russia’s war against Ukraine

What can you do to support Ukraine & Ukrainians? There are a number of ways that you can support and show solidarity to the Ukrainian people. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

Disability Service Questionnaires

Disability Service Questionnaires

Southwark Council are running three questionnaires as part of the engagement plan for the new Disability Hub Service. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Author: Anita Acquaah

Our March 2022 Member Spotlight Organisation is Blue Elephant Theatre!

Our March 2022 Member Spotlight Organisation is Blue Elephant Theatre!

Co-Artistic and Participation Director, Jo Sadler-Lovett, tells us about the invaluable work of Blue Elephant Theatre, "Our focus is on supporting the mental health and well-being of our community..." Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

A hello and update from Katherine, our Projects Team Manager

A hello and update from Katherine, our Projects Team Manager

Katherine, our Projects Manager, tells us about the work of the projects team: "The work of the Projects Team covers diverse areas and it is exciting to see the positive impact it has on the VCS..." Read more

Published: 18th February, 2022

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

LGBT+ History Month 2022 is here!

LGBT+ History Month 2022 is here!

LGBT+ History Month is for everyone, find out how you can get involved and about the launch of Parapride's Our Stories digital project, including their first testimonial video of a member who identifies as disabled and LGBTQ+... Read more

Published: 11th February, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

We have recruited our new Chief Executive!

We have recruited our new Chief Executive!

We are pleased to announce that our new Chief Executive Officer Anood Al-Samerai will be starting in June 2022. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 28th February, 2022

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

A hello from Jordan, our Social Action and Communities officer

A hello from Jordan, our Social Action and Communities officer

Jordan talks about his role in helping to get a more diverse range of voices heard in Southwark by policy makers - (Published 27 Jan 2022). Read more

Published: 27th January, 2022

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

Become a Community Southwark Trustee

Become a Community Southwark Trustee

We currently have 3 vacancies on our Board of Trustees and encourage volunteers, staff and trustees of our member organisations to apply. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2022

Updated: 21st February, 2022

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

You Said We Did Report

You Said We Did Report

Find out more about the actions we took as a result of your feedback in the Annual Membership Survey in March 2021. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Updated: 27th January, 2022

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

Applications now open for 'One Southwark': A pioneering new programme for young people to access bespoke support for up to 2 years!

Applications now open for 'One Southwark': A pioneering new programme for young people to access bespoke support for up to 2 years!

One Southwark is a pioneering programme, driven by a Coalition of businesses, residents, charities and funders. They will be supporting cohorts of young people from Southwark who are ready to move forward, for a minimum of two years. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2022

Updated: 21st February, 2022

Author: Syeda Hussain

Southwark News has covered our latest CAN event

Southwark News has covered our latest CAN event

Social activists and local Southwark groups met on Monday, December 6 2021 to celebrate the incredible things that can be achieved through social action. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2022

Updated: 4th February, 2022

Author: Jordan Creed

Southwark Council - NEW CEO Recruitment - VCS Panel

Southwark Council - NEW CEO Recruitment - VCS Panel

We are delighted to confirm that a VCS Panel has been formed to interview candidates for the post of the new Southwark Council Chief Executive Officer - (Published 22 Dec 2021) Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Updated: 27th January, 2022

Author: Chris Mikata-Pralat

Our 2021 AGM Report

Our 2021 AGM Report

We held our 2021 AGM on the 30 November, here's our AGM Report - (Published 20 Dec 2021) Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Author: Jo Palmer

A hello & update from Shaida, our Community Grants Officer

A hello & update from Shaida, our Community Grants Officer

Shaida Kwapong is our Community Grants Officer, commissioned by the Impact on Urban Health to manage the Catalyst Grant Project - (Published 20 Dec 2021). Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Jo Palmer

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  • Qualitative Measures Workshops by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Qualitative Measures Workshops by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Join a round two 'Qualitative Measures' workshop for our Trust strategy by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

  • SGTO (Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations) Fundraising Campaign for this year's London Legal Walk, on Tuesday 28th June

    SGTO (Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations) Fundraising Campaign for this year's London Legal Walk, on Tuesday 28th June

    SGTO Fundraising Campaign for this year's London Legal Walk, on Tuesday 28th June

  • Community Researchers at Dulwich Picture Gallery

    Community Researchers at Dulwich Picture Gallery

    Dulwich Picture Gallery are looking for Community Researchers

  • 4in10 London’s Child Poverty Network are recruiting for 3 exciting posts

    4in10 London’s Child Poverty Network are recruiting for 3 exciting posts

    4in10 London’s Child Poverty Network are recruiting for 3 new exciting posts: Research and Learning Officer, Community Outreach Officer and Communications and Campaigns Intern.

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