Southwark Charities has a long history of charitable giving to Southwark residents that are in need stretching back over 400 years.
Our Vision: Expanding our contribution towards an equitable and inclusive society, where the older residents of Southwark (in need, hardship or distress) have access to long-term, truly affordable housing, allowing them the opportunity to lead independent, enjoyable and dignified lives in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our Mission: To provide high quality, well-managed and truly affordable housing for the older residents of Southwark in social and/or financial need, as well as helping to enrich the lives of older residents in Southwark generally through grants to local community organisations and charities offering a variety of welfare and support services.
Our Values: In pursuing our Vision and Mission, we aim to be caring, kind and fair, generous, inclusive, ambitious, sustainable and professional in all our endeavours.
Southwark Charities is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in 2010.
Five old established charities were merged under a scheme of the Charity Commission dated 10th December 2010. The scheme provided for Southwark Charities to administer the merged charity and to act as its trustee.
The oldest charity was founded in 1603 and the most recent in 1985, over 400 years of charitable activity within Southwark.
Today Southwark Charities focuses on four core areas:
Southwark Charities is registered with the Charity Commission. Full details of current Trustees and Financial Reports & Accounts can be found HERE.