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Welcome to CAS

We equip Southwark’s voluntary organisations and community groups with the tools and information they need to help them make a difference in the communities they serve. To achieve this we provide training and one-to-one support on a wide range of topics to empower our members to develop and grow, and we represent our members to local government and more widely.

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CAS Trustee Recruitment

Posted on 27 Jan 2012

CAS is recruiting for new trustees. Could you donate your time and expertise to help us support Southwark’s voluntary and community sector?
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LCBMIT: 10 Full Scholarships for Students in Southwark

Posted on 20 Jan 2012

London College of Business Management and Information Technology are offering 10 full scholarships for business and management courses for post 16 students living, studying in the London borough of Southwark.
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Southwark Economic Development bulletin – January 12

Posted on 19 Jan 2012

Southwark Council's Economic Development Team have put together a bulletin of the latest local labour force statistics and relevant news.
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Important dates

Upcoming events in Southwark.
Jan 31

Crystal clear writing for the reader

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Feb 01

Paediatric first aid for children

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Feb 02

Sustainability Surgery

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Feb 07

Student social worker support group

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Feb 09

SSCB- Domestic violence risk assessment model – multi agency awareness briefing – (am session)

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Feb 09

SSCB- Domestic violence risk assessment model – multi agency awareness briefing – (pm session)

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Policy briefings

FEHRS Impact assessment on Children’s service cuts

Posted on 18 Apr 2011

The Forum for Equalities and Human Rights in Southwark, facilitated by the Southwark Legal Advice Network, has been commissioned by Southwark Council to act as ‘critical friend' issues relating to Equalities and Human Rights. As part of the role FEHRS feel that it is appropriate to feed into the process of developing a robust equality analysis of the impact of proposed funding cuts to services for children and young people. Follow this link for more information.
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Localism Bill: What is it?

Posted on 22 Dec 2010

On 13 December, Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government published the Localism Bill that proposed a raft of changes to shift power away from Whitehall and give it to local government and communities. The purpose of this bill is to: • Empower local people • Ensure greater local accountability • Free local government from central and regional control The bill provides the clearest indication to date about the types of powers that the Government is willing hand down to enable communities to thrive. This bill should not be seen in isolation but as an integral part of the Government’s overall agenda to deliver a more active society, a Big Society
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Unravelling Personalisation

Posted on 29 Oct 2010

Personalisation is the general term used to refer to the reforms to social care that are currently underway. These reforms developed in response to demographic changes, rising user expectations, and Government social care and fiscal policies.
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funding news.

January 2012- Funding E bulletin

Posted on 17 Jan 2012

The January edition of CAS’s monthly funding e-bulletin is now available
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Southwark Innovation fund: Day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Posted on 17 Jan 2012

Southwark Council’s Health and Community Services department is inviting applications for a new innovation fund launching today for adults with learning disabilities. Applications must be returned by 5pm on Friday 3 February 2012
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NCVO’s quick guide to challenging funding cuts

Posted on 17 Jan 2012

This quick guide brings together the resources that you can use to check if funding cuts are made in the right way, and how you can challenge unfair decisions.
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