National Lockdown Survey Results

Thank you for all those of you who were able to fill in the survey!

The full results are here. A range of challenges face the VCS but the biggest identified amongst those taking part in this survey were:

lack of funding,
difficulty reaching vulnerable communities,
and the impact of the lockdown on mental health.

Latest

Southwark Group of Tenants Organisation (SGTO) Planning Policy Training

SGTO is offering training specifically designed for council housing residents who want to influence infill and rooftop developments on their estate.
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.
Disabilities Providers Network

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

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.

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.
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.
Understanding Southwark during COVID-19 Reports

Learn more about findings from a detailed study conducted with local residents during the covid-19 pandemic by researchers from Social Life (Published 6th January 2022)
Our Jan 2022 Member Spotlight Organisation is POhWER!

Tama Khalk tells us about the invaluable work of POhWER, advocating for people who were fighting social injustice and challenge - (Published 1 Jan 2022).
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)
Our 2021 AGM Report

We held our 2021 AGM on the 30 November, here's our AGM Report - (Published 20 Dec 2021)
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).
We're looking for a new CEO from April 2022

Chris, our CEO, is taking a career break and so will be stepping down from his role with Community Southwark on 31 March - (Published 24 Nov).
Your Events and Support this Christmas 2021

Are you running any events and activities that provide support for the voluntary and community sector this Christmas? If so let us know here - (Published 3 Dec 2021).
Support local charities this Christmas! #ConnectedAtChristmas

Would you like to support a local charity this Christmas? It will mean they can reach out to more people in need, at what can be a lonely and difficult time of year - (Published 1 Dec 21)