Our networks

Join our networks! We are working to reshape and refresh the way in which Southwark’s voluntary and community groups and organisations come together to speak authoritatively on behalf of the whole sector and influence the decisions that matter.

Southwark's Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Alliance (R.E.A.C.H)

This is a network of community organisations with aims to be a collective voice for Black and minority ethnic communities, including increasing its influence, representation, and advocacy. Read more

Children, Families and Young People Network

The Children, Families and Young People Network is for you if you are an organisation delivering support in these areas within Southwark. Read more

Creative Network Southwark

Creative Network Southwark is a group of individuals and organisations working in the creative sector in Southwark. Read more

The Latin American Network is an independent network of community organisations, voluntary groups and activists working in the London Borough of Southwark and supporting the Latin American community in the borough. Read more

Disabilities Providers Network

Disabilities Providers Network is for all organisations and groups who are working with people with disabilities in Southwark. Read more

Mental Health Network

The Mental Health Network is for groups and charities that are providing support and services to Southwark communities around mental health. Read more

Older People's Network

The Older People's Network is a network for voluntary organisations that are delivering support to Southwark's older population. Read more

Other (non CS run) Sector Networks

As well as our own networks, there are some other very useful Southwark networks e.g. Southwark Refugee Communities Forum, Forum for Equality and Human Rights, Southwark Legal Advice Network, Southwark Planning Network which we have listed here. Read more

Safeguarding Leaders Network

This Safeguarding Leaders Network is for those in Southwark's voluntary sector that lead on child or adult safeguarding. Read more

Small Groups Network

This Small Groups Network brings together people from community groups that are either completely run by volunteers, or have up to three paid members of staff. Read more

Southwark Community Action Network CAN

Southwark CAN can help you find out what's going on in Southwark, volunteer with local groups, learn more about local democracy and campaigning, become a voice for the local community. Community southwark are looking to build an inclusive, community action based network centred on the needs of its members. Read more

Southwark Food Action Alliance (SFAA)

The Southwark Food Action Alliance (SFAA) is a collective of charitable organisations, residents and community partners uniting together to help increase food security and food equality for Southwark residents. Read more

Sports and Physical Activity Network

This Sports and Physical Activity Network is for the sports and physical activity sector delivering to the communities of Southwark. Read more

Volunteer Managers Network

The Volunteer Managers Network is an opportunity for those working with volunteers (you do not need to be a manager!) to discuss your stories, particularly round COVID19, the next steps and how CS can help and support. Read more

Universal Credit Network (UCN)

The Universal Credit Network (UCN) is a quarterly meeting for people working in charities and public facing community organisations that work with Universal Credit claimants on the front-line. At the UCN, attendees have the opportunity to meet with UC experts and have their concerns and queries regarding UC answered. Read more

Latest

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

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.
South London Listens: Loneliness & Isolation Workshop

Citizens UK is inviting South Londoners to sign up to a Loneliness & Isolation workshop as part of the South London Listens Initiative.
Invitation to Tender: Stage One - Review of Grant Making & Commissioning

The council is carrying out a two-stage review of grant making & commissioning following a report to Cabinet in September 2020 on what the community has told it of their experiences of racism, racial inequalities and injustice.

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

Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark - (updated 24 Feb)
New London Community Response Fund: Launching 14 Jan

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

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

If you are a renting privately, or often supporting people who do, please see information below.
The Southwark Community Hub - Supporting vulnerable people during the second lockdown

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.
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...