Why One Southwark?

We’re a new programme ready to level the playing field.

Southwark has been called a ‘borough of two halves’. We launched the One Southwark programme in March 2022 to give underrepresented young people a level playing field from which they have a better chance to succeed.

We work with businesses, funders, community groups and residents to do this.

We’re supported by a coalition of local partners who are the guiding force behind our programme, helping us to design the best support possible for our young people. We also work with a growing wider asset network who offer time, money, networks or influence. No contribution is too small and everyone can bring something to the table to make a difference.

Young people are at the heart of our programme and we strongly believe in their ‘guided potential’. That’s why we support people between the ages of 16-25 with two years of financial support, mentoring, events and training. We also offer access to our full asset network of local organisations and individuals with specialised skills and opportunities.

This work would be impossible without our supporters and we’re always looking to partner with those organisations and individuals which want to make an impact in their community.

Finally, our support programme is just the start of our ambitions as One Southwark. As we grow, we also want to influence the long-term practices of local government, businesses, charities, funders, statutory agencies and local residents to improve opportunities for young people from underrepresented communities.