Together we're building a healthier and happier south east London

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 looking to partner with five grassroots ‘By and For VCSE organisations based in south east London (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark) 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. By providing standardised metrics and encouraging cross-sector collaboration, the framework empowers VCSE organisations to secure funding and deliver meaningful change. It’s a step towards embedding arts and culture into public health strategies — ensuring creative interventions are recognised as essential for well-being. Stay updated by subscribing to the London Plus newsletter!

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.