About Us

Southwark Charities has a long history of charitable giving to Southwark residents that are in need stretching back over 400 years.

We are a grouping of five old established charities, the oldest of which was founded in 1603 and the most recent in 1985. These charities were merged under a scheme of the Charity Commission dated 10^th December 2010. The scheme provided for Southwark Charities to administer the merged charity and to act as its trustee.

Today Southwark Charities focuses on four core areas:

• Provision of residential accommodation for older people
• Grant-making to community organisations supporting the well-being of Southwark’s older people
• Charity memberships for Southwark’s older people
• Administrative services to other charities in Southwark

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 and is registered with the Charity Commission. Full details of current Trustees and Financial Reports & Accounts can be found HERE.