Network Meeting Notes

The Universal Credit Network (UCN) is for charities and public facing community organisations who do not specialise in providing advice, or who do not have the resources to keep up-to-date with UC, but whose service users are affected by it on a daily basis.

As such, the UCN aims to provide vital support and information to frontline workers.

The network meets four times a year and the meeting notes include useful information and links.

If you have any questions around the Network or meeting notes, please email: [email protected]

You can download the meeting notes and updates here:

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Working in Partnership & Joint Funding Bids

A workshop hosted by Lewisham Local with Alys Exley-Smith, Community Relations Manager for Lewisham Homes on how to successfully work in partnership and build shared funding bids.
About the programme
Help Protect Southwark's Heritage

Find out how you can get involved in protecting Southwark's built environment.
Register your interest

Apply to become a partner organisation to Community Southwark for our Catalyst Grants Programme.

Research

There is a growing body of research examining the impact of the introduction of Universal Credit on both individuals and local authorities, some of which we have listed here.
Resources & Training

There are lots of resources available online that focus on Universal Credit and we’ve collated some here – including official guidance published by the Department for Work and Pensions. We'll also add any up-coming training here.
Support

The organisations listed in this section provide additional support to individuals and families, ranging from emergency food provision to employability schemes.
Advice

There are a number of advice agencies operating in Southwark who can provide advice and guidance to people experiencing issues relating to their Universal Credit claim (and other benefit-related issues).

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.
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!

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Covid-19 Response

Our monthly State of the Sector survey has been gathering the needs of charities and groups in the borough, during this difficult time. Fill in our December survey and read the responses here...
Children's Families and Young People's Network Meeting

Our next meeting for the Children's, Families and Young People's Network.
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.
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.
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...