News and events
This section lets you know the latest Victim Support Southwark news as soon as it happens!
Concerned about gun and gang crime in Southwark?
Then call the GATES advice line on 0800 458 9109!
This is a brand new service, launched on the 27 July 2007, which is being run jointly by Victim Support Southwark and Kickstart. Find out more about the GATES project.
New projects launched!
From June 2006 Victim Support Southwark has two new and exciting projects to help vulnerable people and victims of crime.
Firstly, the Supporting People Project aims to support victims of hate crimes due to sexuality, faith, race or disability (or perceived disability), where the harassment occurs in or around the person’s home. As well as providing practical and emotional support, this project will focus on the victim’s housing needs, helping them to remain (where it is safe to do so) within their own homes.
Secondly, the Facelift Project is an innovative project to help prevent vulnerable people from becoming victims of crime in the first place. Find out more about this project.
To find out more about these projects, or to find out if you, or someone you know, would be eligible, please contact us.
Victim Support Southwark scoops community award
On Thursday 19 May 2005 Victim Support Southwark attended the awards ceremony at the Shakespeare’s Globe theatre for the South London Press’s “Let’s Do It” Community Awards.
We are delighted to announce that we received an award for our work in the community as well as a donation of £2,500.
Flying the Eye for victims of crime
On Monday 18 April 2005 the London Eye was host to Victim Support Southwark (along with other London Victim Support Schemes) to launch the Sunrise Appeal. The aim of this appeal is to raise awareness and funds to continue supporting victims of crime.
The event was supported by Harriet Harman (pictured with Victim Support Southwark team), MP for Camberwell and Peckham and Solicitor General.
If you would like to support the Sunrise Appeal visit the official website, www.makesometime.org.uk. Alternatively, take a look at our get involved section.
Victim Support Southwark turns 21!
HRH the Princess Royal was the guest of honour at Victim Support Southwark (VSS) 21st Birthday reception held in the House of Commons Marquee on 7 October 2004. The event was sponsored by the local MP, Rt Hon Simon Hughes in recognition of the contributions the scheme has made to residents of the Southwark coping with the effects of crime.