Communities Of Interest
Southwark Alliance supports several forums which bring together residents from particular communitiesof interest, work together to influence the way services are delivered and encourage residents to be active citizens.
These forums include:
- Southwark Disabilities Forum: Offers an opportunity for people to come together to discuss local and national issues and the concerns of people with disabilities. Contact Julie Timbrell on 020-7525 0514 or e-mail her at julie.timbrell@southwark.gov.uk for more information.
- LGBT Network: A social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender(LGBT) people and their families and friends.Contact Dax Ashworth on 020-7525 5659 or e-mail him at southwarklgbt@yahoo.co.uk or for further information visit www.southwark-lgbt.org.
- Southwark Multi Faith Forum: Led by and for faith-based organisations with the aim of making Southwark a better place to live. Contact Trevor Udennis on 020-7525 5444, or e-mail him at trevor.udennis@southwark.gov.uk or for more information visit www.smff.org.uk.
- Southwark Pensioners Forum: To discuss issues and concerns of local pensioners and recommend and take relevent action. Contact Julie Timbrell on 020-7525 0514 or e-mail her at julie.timbrell@southwark.gov.uk for more information.
- Southwark Refugee Communities Forum: to enable the voices of refugees to be heard. Contact: southwarkrcf@btconnect.com , call 020 7277 4400, or visit www.southwarkrefugeecommunities.org.uk
- Southwark Travellers' Action Group: To co-ordinate and provide the voice of Travellers in Southwark. Contact Tricia Bowie-Phillips for further information on 020-7639 1823 or by e-mail at triciabphillips@peckhamsettlement.org.uk
- The Southwark Muslim Forum: Creates a single and influential voice for the very diverse Muslim communities in Southwark. It pays particular attention to Muslim women having a strong voice and to inter-generation relationships. It is also concerned with project delivery, (e.g. Muslim Parent Forums). Contact Hussain Ali on 020 75255523 or email the SMF on hussain.ali@southwark.gov.uk
- The Southwark Anti-Homophobic Forum: Brings residents together with service providers to discuss improvements to the way we all ensure the safety of LGBT residents, has various sub groups, research projects, as well as regular forum meetings; all designed so that residents can contribute to discussions about creating a non homophobic Southwark. Contact Dax Ashworth on 020 75255659, or email dax.ashworth@southwark.gov.uk