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

Stress Awareness: Online Workshop

A free half day stress awareness workshop for all those working for the voluntary sector in Southwark.
WOW your community: Online Workshop

The WoW Team from South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are hosting a practical online workshop for happier, healthier, more sustainable living
Lived Experience on Non-Profit Boards Webinar

Centre for Charity Effectiveness are running a free webinar discussing lived experience on non-profit boards.
Social Action Advice Surgery

Book a 30 minute, 1:1 appointment with our Social Action Advisor. Open to people living, working or volunteering in Southwark, looking to be more active in their community.

Culturally Appropriate Food Survey

We need to hear from you to see what culturally appropriate food is being offered, where the gaps are and what the barriers are to offering these foods - (published 1 March)
Fancy the chance to win £100 for your charity? Then fill in our Annual Survey!

If you would like the chance to win £100 for your charity then fill in our Annual Survey and we will add you to our prize draw - (published 26 March)
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)
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).
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.
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).
It's safer Internet Day
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)
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).
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.

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!

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.
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Southwark

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

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...
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.