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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.

September’s Southwark Volunteer Story – Team Day with Better Bankside

September’s Southwark Volunteer Story – Team Day with Better Bankside

Published on 20th September 2023 under Blog Topic - Community News, Our News,
Community Southwark is beginning a new chapter to help its corporate partners make the biggest impact for their staff and the charities and community groups across the borough.

August’s Southwark Volunteer Story – Nunhead Repair Cafe

Published on 21st August 2023 under Blog Topic - Community News, Homepage News Feed, Successful Volunteer Stories,
Every month we’ll be highlighting an inspiring volunteer story from an organisation in Southwark. This month our spotlight is on Nunhead Repair Cafe, a volunteer run community group working to make our borough more sustainable. 

Primary Schools and Community Groups for 50+ Needed for Free Choir Project

Published on 9th August 2023 under Blog Topic - Community News,
12 Choirs of Christmas supports mental health and wellbeing by partnering community groups for people aged 50+ with primary schools across London to create 12 intergenerational choirs.

Volunteers needed at Tate Modern!

Published on 9th August 2023 under Blog Topic - Events,
Have you thought about volunteering at Tate Modern? As a Volunteer Visitor Host, you will welcome visitors, providing them with useful and relevant information on way finding, art and daily activities. This role is based at Tate Modern.

Promoting Diversity in Volunteering

Published on 19th July 2023 under Blog Topic - Our News,
In this blog, Community Southwark's work experience student, Kai, looks into why diversity can help community and voluntary groups thrive. 

Trustee Opportunity with the Fat Beehive

Published on 18th July 2023 under Blog Topic - Community News,
The Fat Beehive Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that provides small grants for websites and digital products to other small UK registered charities

July’s Southwark Volunteer Story

Published on 13th July 2023 under Blog Topic - Community News, Successful Volunteer Stories,
Every month we'll be highlighting an inspiring volunteer story from an organisation in Southwark. This month we're telling Clive's story, a volunteer at HMS Belfast.

Volunteer for our Advice Service!

Published on 11th July 2023 under Blog Topic - Homepage Slider, Our News,
Do you want to gain experience in the charity sector? Would you like to help community groups in Southwark find more volunteers? Volunteer with us!

Pilotlight

Published on 4th July 2023 under Blog Topic - Start-ups, Businesses & Templates,
Our programmes see empathetic business experts share their expertise with charities, bringing new perspectives, diverse skills and vast experience to bear on the challenges they’re facing.

Charity Evaluation Working Group

Published on 3rd July 2023 under Blog Topic - Governance,
Many charities employ research and evaluation staff, ranging from below one full-time equivalent person to multiple people. This means some have peers to support and advise them, whilst others may find themselves working alone. This is where the Charity Evaluation Working Group (ChEW) steps in.