Below are some links which may be of use for further sources of information and advice.
Capacitybuilders - Capacitybuilders is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) set up in 2006 to take over the management of the ChangeUp programme and to work with other funders to build the capacity of the Third Sector. They exist to create a more effective third sector...
Community Action Southwark (CAS) - From April 2008 Southwark Action for Voluntary Organisations and Southwark Community Care Forum combined to form Community Action Southwark. We can be contacted on 020 7703 2368, fax: 020 7703 9393. Our postal address is Voluntary Centre Resource Centre, 8th Floor, Hannibal House, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6TE.Community Alliance - The Community Alliance is a partnership of bassac, Community Matters and Development Trusts Association. Our vision is a community anchor in every neighbourhood. Community anchors are...
Community Matters - Community Matters is the National Federation for Community Organisations...
Directory of Social Change - The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is the leading source of information and training to voluntary and community sectors worldwide...
Governance Hub - The Governance Hub brings together people, information and ideas about governance in the voluntary and community sector. Whether you are a trustee, management committee member, chair, adviser, funder, CEO...
Governance Pages - A range of sample documents are available from the Governance Pages website, including job / role descriptions, codes of conduct / governance codes...
ICT Hub Knowledgebase - The ICT Hub Knowledgebase is designed to help community and voluntary sector organisations access the benefits of information technology. The knowledgebase is a comprehensive source of independent ICT information and advice...
IVAC (Islington Voluntary Action Council) - The IVAC website contains a range of Model Policies.
LVSC (London Voluntary Service Council) - LVSC's vision is for the voluntary and community sector to play a fully empowered and effective role in the diverse life of London.
NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) - NCVO believes passionately in the voluntary and community sector. This is a sector with the power...
Offers / ex-it - A reuse and recycling project which is part of CRISP / Elephant Jobs. The project provides infrastructure support for charities, voluntary and community sector groups...
Photography Group - The Photography Group is based at OPENDOOR Day Centre in Southwark...
Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum (PVSF) - PVSF is an umbrella organisation rooted in Peckham, the Lanes and Nunhead. They are run for and by local groups and organisations regardless of size, areas of interest and backgrounds...
Safeguarding Adults Training - The Safeguarding Adults online e-learning training package is ideal for the busy person that's on the go and cannot spare time away from the office to attend training, and it's easily accessible, particularly for volunteers. It's simple to follow and allows you to complete at your own pace. It can be completed within an hour and allows you to print a certificate at the end as evidence of training. The training explains what is abuse, recognising abuse, recording abuse, referral, interagency approach and of course good practice - all in line with Southwark's Safeguarding Adults Policy & Procedures document. Username: swarkccfsafead. Password: sccfswarksa1
Safeguarding Children - Southwark Council's website has have a number of documents which may be helpful to voluntary agencies and faith groups. They can be downloaded...
Sandy Adirondack - Sandy Adirondack is a freelance management consultant and trainer working exclusively in the voluntary/not-for-profit sector. Her main specialisms are responsibilities of management committees/trustees, and legal aspects of voluntary sector management. This site includes a legal update service which will help your organisation keep up with changes in the law.South Bermondsey Partnership - The South Bermondsey Partnership is a new way of working in the neighbourhood, based on a partnership between agencies and local communities to improve services at a very local neighbourhood level...
Volunteer Centre Southwark - Volunteer Centre Southwark is the local volunteer development agency based in the London Borough of Southwark. They link people who want to volunteer with organisations needing volunteer help, as well as offering a number of different services to both volunteers, organisations and businesses...
Volunteering England - Volunteering England works to support and increase the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering throughout England.
Whatever... it's happening in Southwark - A new youth website developed by young people has been officially launched in Southwark to offer a more engaging alternative to social networking sites. The Whatever website helps 13 to 19 year olds find out what's happening in Southwark, and gives them a forum to tell their own stories and show off their talents and achievements. Read more...