The One Southwark programme, launched in March 2022, managed by United St Saviour’s Charity, seeks to address the effects of disparity on young people in Southwark through two parallel routes:
- Supporting the progression and wellbeing of young people aged 16 to 25 (those selected to be on the programme) through individualised and holistic support over two years. By mobilising businesses, funders, community groups and residents to give their time, money, networks and influence, to ‘level the playing field’ for underrepresented young people.
- Championing and influencing changes across Southwark by affecting the behaviours and practices of community stakeholders (businesses, charities, funders, statutory agencies, residents), which remove barriers and strengthen opportunities for young people. Supporting young people to be leading contributors to these conversations.
IVAR has worked alongside One Southwark as a learning partner between July 2022 and July 2024 to help capture One Southwark members’ journeys and the programme’s progress towards its ambitions. The insights shared in this report are based on research carried out over the two years with the One Southwark team, programme participants and Southwark stakeholders providing the training, support and programme governance (Asset Network and Coalition members).
