Our safeguarding resources

Southwark Adult Safeguarding Guidance 2020
An overview of the reporting and escalation procedure in Southwark

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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.

Safeguarding Leaders Network Meeting

Our next network meeting for safeguarding leads from across Southwark's VCS.
What is safeguarding

It is vital for all those in positions of trust to understand the power this can give them over those they care for and the responsibility they must exercise as a consequence of this relationship.
Key contacts for safeguarding

A list of the key contacts for safeguarding in Southwark with phone numbers and email addresses.
Covid-19: Safeguarding & Risk Assessment

This page was created for safeguarding resources and information related to the coronavirus outbreak.
External Resources

The section contains links to external service provider information and guidance related to safeguarding.

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.
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...