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Last week we hosted a networking event, our first since the national lockdown, at One Blackfriars viewing platform– what a remarkable venue! We realised how valuable it was to bring all of the community partners we have funded together, and it was clear that we should not assume people know each other just because they work in the same area.

United St Saviour’s Charity is excited to announce the launch of two grant programmes, opening today!

United St Saviour’s Charity is going through an exciting time of change. We are currently preparing to open our brand-new almshouse, Appleby Blue, in Southwark Park Road and are looking to recruit a dynamic team to work in this building.

United St Saviour’s Charity are recruiting a Resident Support Officer to deliver resident support services in our almshouse in Purley where we provide 54 homes for older people.

Resident Support Manager (Purley and Hoptons)

The One Southwark Programme is recruiting for a Programme Coordinator to support the delivery and continued development of its bespoke programme of support for young people

Written in November 2022 by: Victoria Balogun - young person in the One Southwark programme

An article written by Will Cole, One Southwark Programme Director

We are looking for 3 new trustees who will help us meet our ambition for a united, thriving and equal Southwark.   Ideally with a link to Southwark, we’re keen to find people who can bring a mix of perspectives and understanding.

How would you benefit your community?
Victoria is using her time on the #OneSouthwark programme to develop a project that will educate local communities about the importance of health care and disease prevention.

"I want to thank One Southwark for being the light that made me shine.
My journey is far from over, but I am on the right track for success".

Recently one of our programme members Zoe was reflecting on how challenging she always found starting a new educational year and those feelings of anxiety and stress followed her from secondary school to University. Zoe wanted to support other young people who could be feeling the same, so decided to write an article sharing her top 5 tips on dealing with the stresses of a new academic year and new beginnings in general.

The theme of this year’s Black History Month is ‘Time for change: Action Not Words’ and at United St Saviour’s we are taking this seriously.