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SOCIAL ACTION
Social action is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve the problems that are important in their communities. It can include volunteering, giving money, community action or simple neighbourly acts.
Through the commitment and skill of citizens, social action can empower communities, help people in need, and complement public services. Taking part in social action is also associated with higher levels of wellbeing, and can improve people’s confidence and skills.
Browse this page to find ways to get involved, whether that’s through our resources or an advice appointment, and read our news and events listings.
Rotherhithe Residents Say#LetVimalStay Campaign Anniversary
Rotherhithe Residents Say#LetVimalStay Campaign Anniversary earlier this month
Call for participants: PHD Study on Women that do not Cycle
Call for participants: Women that do not cycle PHD study
Have Your Say: Expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide
Have your say on plans to expand the low emission zone
Air Quality Action Plan 2023-2027
Southwark council consultation on draft Air Quality Action Plan for 2023-2027.
Disability Service: For Disabled Southwark Residents and Their Carers – Questionnaire for Southwark Residents with a Disability
Southwark council survey for disabled residents and carers
The Social Change Agency: Community Leadership in Motion Workshops
The Social Change Agency offering workshops on community leadership to groups in Southwark and Lambeth
The Young Foundation and the Greater London Authority Open Recruitment for the 3rd cohort of Civic Futures
The Young Foundation and the Greater London Authority Open Recruitment for the 3rd cohort of Civic Futures
Greater London Authority (GLA) is launching the London Engagement Collaborative (LEC) to support engagement practice in London
Greater London Authority LA is launching to support engagement practice in London, the London Engagement Collaborative (LEC)
Aylesham Community Action: Brief to get the Aylesham development on the agenda.
Brief to get the Aylesham development on the agenda.
Southwark Pensioners Action Group (SPAG) create pledges for the local elections
Southwark Pensioners Action Group (SPAG) creates pledges for the local elections
Free places on New Economy training programme
Free places available for workshop series covering community building, partnership working, community ownership and local democracy.
Monday and Tuesday at Bells Gardens Community Centre – Debt Buster event: free debt advice
Free debt advice at Bells Garden Community Centre
How you can support Ukraine and Ukrainians during this crisis
Fact sheet on how people can support the Ukraine and Ukrainians during this crisis
Free BikeFix Fridays!
Free Bike Fix Fridays
Southwark News cover latest CAN event on influencing during the local elections
Southwark News covers the latest CAN event on influencing during the local elections
Campaign to Save The Beehive Pub
Walworth residents have expressed overwhelming objection to an application to turn a popular pub into a two-bedroom residential area.
Southwark News has covered our latest CAN event
Social activists and local Southwark groups met on Monday, December 6 2021 to celebrate the incredible things that can be achieved through social action.
Afghanistan Appeal: Help in Southwark needed!
The Afghan refugees in the bridging hotels in Southwark still need your help.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for vaccination sites!
An opportunity to help with the Covid-19 booster drive in Southwark and London.
SE1 Stories exhibition
SE1 Stories exhibition is now in person and online.
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).
HeadStart | FREE Skills Development Workshops for 16-18 year olds in Southwark
HeadStart is a free programme of 10 workshops designed to support 16-18 year olds to develop their skills and experience, ready for their future! Starts June 23th.
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.
Social Action Advice Surgery
Book a 30 minute, 1:1 appointment with our Social Action Advisor. Open to people living, working or volunteering in Southwark, looking to be more active in their community.
Join the Southwark Community Action Network
Join the Southwark CAN and receive updates and information on social action in Southwark, as well as invitations to free training events run by our team and partners around Southwark and London.
Social Action Resources
Information and guides that will help you to get involved in your community!
Volunteering and Social Action
Volunteering in the community is one of the best ways you can get involved. Read this page to learn more.
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.
How does Southwark Council work?
Information on local democracy in Southwark, including councillors, MPs, Empowering Communities, and more.
Empowering Communities
Empowering communities is a community engagement programme run by Southwark Council.
Community Health Ambassadors Network
Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Southwark.
Planning, Development & Regeneration
The built environment affects the way we all live. Find information about policy, programmes, and legislation to help you navigate the world of planning and regeneration.
Southwark Area Profiles
Get involved and find more information about your area.
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