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WHO WE ARE
We are the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We support charities, community groups and individuals through capacity building, networks and training.

Volunteers Week 2023 – Read about inspiring Health Ambassadors

It’s Volunteer’s Week! Read the story of some of the amazing volunteers who make up Healthwatch Ambassador’s Network. The Healthwatch Southwark Ambassador’s Network was formed in 2020 in partnership with Southwark Council as a response to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in an effort to reach all communities in Southwark, to learn what was impacting […]

Sign up to one of our FREE Workshops for Small Charities Week!

We have a wide range of free workshops to support Southwark's amazing voluntary and community groups for Small Charities Week.

Southwark Stars 2023 Award Winners and Champions

On the 26th of May, Community Southwark welcomed 150 guests to Tate Modern for the annual Southwark Stars Awards, an extraordinary celebration of the community spirit which makes Southwark such a special place to live and work.
WHAT WE DO

– Advice and training in organisational development.
– Evaluation and impact action learning.
– Facilitating networks for collaboration and change.
– Sharing information through our website, ebulletins and social media.
– Training, advice and networks for organisations needing support with volunteers.
– Advice appointments and matching for volunteering opportunities.

“An Amazing Event” – Launch of our State of the Sector report and Call to Action

The River Room at Glaziers’ Hall was the venue for an exciting morning bringing together partners from the council, NHS, businesses, and the Voluntary and Community Sector.

Book a training course

We host a number of excellent workshops and events to support you in your roles.

Book 1to1 Advice Appointment

Receive support from one of our specialist team. Discuss your organisation's development, or getting involved in volunteering.

Join our networks

Come together to speak authoritatively on behalf of the whole sector and influence the decisions that matter.

OUR IMPACT

These stats are from our CS 2021-22 Impact Report

100%
of groups in our Evaluation & Impact training told us they increased their skills & knowledge
323
Volunteers came to our volunteer advice appointments
82
Network meetings were facilitated for discussion & collaboration

UPCOMING TRAINING

Membership, Resources, Support and Q&A with Gosia

Find out what support & resources are available for voluntary and community groups when they become Community Southwark members.

Funding: How to build a case for support

Find out how to put forward a case to funders by identifying gaps in services, using evidence, and demonstrating your unique strengths.

Governance – The Right Way for BAME-Led Community Organisations

If governance is new to you or you need a refresher then this training is for you! The governing document is a set of rules that explains how your charity is run. It needs to include your charity’s structure, name and purposes.

Mindfulness by Gosia

We celebrate Small Charities Week with some self-care practice by our in-house Wellbeing Coach- Gosia.

LATEST NEWS

Southwark Stars 2023 Award Winners and Champions

On the 26th of May, Community Southwark welcomed 150 guests to Tate Modern for the annual Southwark Stars Awards, an extraordinary celebration of the community spirit which makes Southwark such a special place to live and work.

Southwark Funding Conference 2023 – Presentations and Resources

You can now catch up with all the sessions from this year's Funding Conference, along with the associated slides and resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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