Through ALLiance42—the national network of all 42 ICS-VCSE alliances—we’ve joined forces to make the case for strategic investment in the sector. Together, we’ve shaped a unified response to the Plan that’s rooted in what we know works: trust, equity, and long-term partnership.

This report from Community Southwark makes the case for commissioning with communities, not just for them. It outlines how equal partnerships with VCSE organisations can lead to more inclusive, innovative and effective services across south east London.

Representatives from 42 VCFSE Alliances across England are collaborating to advocate for the sector’s role in local health and care. Ahead of its formal launch, the interim Alliance42 steering group has written to NHS leaders in response to major changes, including the abolition of NHS England and cuts to local ICBs.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with South East London Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (SEL VCSE) Strategic Alliance (ICB) are looking for a passionate, community-rooted VCSE leader to take on a brand-new opportunity that will help shape how King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust works with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across South East London.

NAVCA’s new report shines a light on the vital but often overlooked role of micro and small VCSE organisations in local systems. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in building a stronger, more connected community sector.

Primary care clinicians including from Clinical Effectiveness SEL (CESEL) and community groups have come together to co-develop and deliver community blood pressure testing and education in several settings across SEL. They have captured the learning from this work to share with others in a new Community Blood Pressure Screening Tool: A Training Resource.

Introducing the South London (SL) Evaluation Advice Clinics – a pilot initiative available for three months, from February to April 2025, to make evaluation more accessible and more impactful. The clinic is being hosted by a consortium of King’s Health Partners, King’s Improvement Science (KCL) and Health Innovation Network South London.

This programme is a six-month initiative offered free of charge and targeted at Assistant Director / Director level participants who wish to develop their system leadership skills and are working in roles that requires them to work across sectors to deliver a shared programme of work.

The insights the South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) gains from people and local communities about their views and experiences is central to their work in planning, designing and transforming services. The sections below outline what the healthcare system has heard from local people to inform their work. You can also read project specific feedback on Let’s Talk Health and Care in South East London, their on-line engagement platform.

GLG Partnerships offers free access to experts across a wide range of industries, helping charities and community groups tackle challenges and drive their missions forward. Find out how this unique resource can benefit south east London’s voluntary sector.

MediaTrust provides expert training and a volunteer matching programme to help charities and community groups improve their communications and reach wider audiences. Discover how this brilliant resource can support south east London’s voluntary sector.

South East London Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (SEL VCSE) Strategic Alliance, King’s Health Partners, and SEL Integrated Care Board (ICB) are partnering with five grassroots ‘By and For VCSE organisations based in south east London to co-create a prevention and health-creation collaborative that will build trust, foster equity, and promote wellness within communities who experience the greatest health inequalities.

In collaboration with Black Thrive, the South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking for grassroots organisations to help address mental health gaps for Black and mixed race children in primary school, offering funding and support to facilitate meaningful community engagement to develop collective solutions by coproducing anti-racist and trauma-informed initiatives.

Canva is an easy-to-use design tool that’s ideal for small VCSE organisations. It offers a free version with plenty of templates, images, and tools to create professional-looking content quickly —perfect for social media posts, flyers, or reports. There’s also Canva for Nonprofits with extra features, and Charity Digital offers discounts on premium plans. Whether you’re designing solo or collaborating with a team, Canva makes it simple to create impactful materials without breaking the bank.

The Creative Health Impact Framework is an exciting new tool co-designed by professionals from the arts, voluntary, health, and cultural sectors in south east London. Commissioned by London Plus and supported by the Mayor of London, it will help organisations plan, measure, and demonstrate the impact of creative health projects.

This guide provides practical steps for councils to build strong relationships, facilitate partnerships, and offer capacity-building support to smaller voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations. By following these best practices, we can enhance collaboration, ensure inclusivity, and empower smaller VCFSE organisations to better serve our diverse communities. Explore this resource to strengthen your engagement efforts and support the vital work of smaller VCFSE organisations.

The South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) hosted a research event on September 4th, focusing on “Leading systems in collaboration.” The event brought together researchers, practitioners, and leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within Integrated Care Systems (ICS). Key themes included the importance of building trust and fostering open dialogue between statutory bodies and the voluntary and community sector (VCSE), the need for genuine co-creation and co-production, and the challenges of securing stable, long-term funding for VCSE organisations. The event highlighted successful collaborations and emphasised the potential for these partnerships to drive positive change in community health services.

The South East London VCSE Charter sets out a shared commitment to partnership and innovation between the VCSE sector and healthcare system. The charter is a framework to guide and achieve our vision of a collaborative and healthy south east London.

Learn about South London Listens' Impact Report and 2024-25 Action Plan, highlighting significant progress in addressing mental health challenges and health inequalities through collaborative efforts.

A platform for voluntary sector organisations to engage in various health-related projects, participate in community discussions, and collaborate on improving local health and care services.

Discover the insights we gained and the practical strategies we have developed to break down barriers for underrepresented groups in accessing health and care careers in south east London.

Supporting Southwark's charities and community groups and connecting organisations to each other, funders, and decision makers to make change, together.

Growing, strengthening and giving a voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Lambeth.

Connecting, strengthening and giving to build happier, healthier communities in Lewisham.

Promoting voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley.

From strategic representation to advice and guidance, to empower the voice of Bromley's VCSE sector.