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12 Asks: Community Engagement campaign
Southwark's black and minority ethnic community organisations challenge Southwark Council...with 12 asks for better community engagement - 'WE ARE NOT GOING BACK TO NORMAL" - (Published 31 Aug 2021 | updated 11 Oct 2021).
Our August 2021 *Spotlight Organisation* is Elevated Minds!
Elevated Minds work with schools, alternative educational provisions, and various professionals to tackle the disproportionate levels of BME young people excluded from mainstream education
Southwark Park Vision and Framework – Read the Report
The council commissioned Community Southwark to co-ordinate the consultation activities and gather resident feedback on what changes they would like to see in Southwark Park - (Published 8 July 2021).
Our July 2021 *Spotlight Organisation* is LADPP!
Our July 2021 *Spotlight Organisation* is Latin American Disabled People's Project! - (Published 1 July 2021).
CALL OUT for Black Asian and minority ethnic organisations to speak out about barriers to grant funding!
We are working with Equinox Consulting, an independent Black Asian and minority ethnic organisation, to review current practices and make recommendations - (published 8 June 2021)
Upskill your workforce with a fully funded* NCFE Level 2 in Information, Advice or Guidance
New Challenge are opportunity, to support the professional development of your colleagues through the NCFE Level 2 in Information, Advice or Guidance.(Published: 5/6/2021)
One year on – A message from Karima, Chair of R.E.A.C.H
Karima, Chair of our R.E.A.C.H Alliance reflects on the one year anniversary of the tragic murder of George Floyd, the impact it has had for her and the work being done with the Alliance.
Council “GRANTS” investigation into funding of Black, Asian and minority ethnic Community Organisations
Southwark Council is investigating whether or not Black, Asian and minority ethnic community organisations are facing structural barriers when trying to access funding - (Published 14 May 2021).
Our Healthwatch Southwark team are recruiting a new Advisory Group
Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) Advisory Group (AG) is a consultative body, supporting the HWS staff team to deliver local Healthwatch in the borough.