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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.

August’s Southwark Volunteer Story – Nunhead Repair Cafe

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. 

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.

Carolina – Castle Canteen – Be Enriched Volunteer

Published on 10th January 2022 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Successful Volunteer Stories,
"In 2020, I opted for remote volunteering opportunities because of the pandemic. I wanted something that would bring me back to what I knew but hadn’t done for a while. With my passion for cooking!"

Volunteers – The Felix Project

Published on 10th January 2022 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Successful Volunteer Stories,
"Thanks to our incredible team of volunteers, The Felix Project has not only continued on it's fight against food waste and food poverty but we have grown!"

Gerry Smith – Older Volunteer of the Year 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
"For many of our members Gerald was the only face to face human contact, as they stood at their front doors. His caring personality and never ending, listening ear, was much appreciated by all.  "

Southwark Multi-Faith Forum – Community Group of the Year 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
Southwark Multi-Faith Forum was nominated for the Community Group of the Year Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for their fantastic work in the community.Click to read more about their work.

Javell Grant – Younger Volunteer of the Year 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
Javell has been volunteering his time and effort with Elevated Minds April 2019. Click to read what about his work and why he was nominated.

Queen Ekuerhare – Outstanding contribution to Health and Wellbeing 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
"Queen brilliantly demonstrates the nimbleness of small grassroots charity volunteers who can adapt at times of crises and show outstanding leadershipto keep community spirit and service alive"

Tom Morgan Evans – Keib Thomas Active Citizen 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
Tom Morgan-Evans was nominated for the Keib Thomas Active Citizen Award at our 2021 Southwark Stars for the fantastic work he's been doing with D'eynsford TMO over the past year.

David Omorogbe – Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021

Published on 25th June 2021 under Blog Topic - Case Studies, Share Your Story, Southwark Stars 2021, Successful Volunteer Stories,
'Ray of sunshine' David Omorogbe of@bedehouse wins Disabled Volunteer of the Year 2021!Read his story here.