SW9 is proud to present the RISE programme, offering our residents a suite of engagement opportunities that will bring the Stockwell Park community together, develop residents talents and introduce a new era of engagement.
All sessions are free for SW9 residents and you may register on multiple engagement opportunities as you wish. All we ask from you is your time and commitment. Reservations will be made on a first come first serve basis.
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November's Get Involved
Welcome to your monthly newsletter for November
November's Get Involved -
The SW9 Community Housing Resident Engagement Strategy 2024 -2027 (1)
SW9 invites you to help in developing our new Resident Engagement Strategy 2024-2027.
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New Year Free Exercise Classes For Women
In the New Year, we will be teaming up with Personal Trainer, Cherrise Lorenza, for a 12-week, women-only, group of full body conditioning sessions.
Free Exercise Classes for Women
To find out more and to register, simply click on the tabs below or view our new Menu of Involvement.
Get involved today
Your latest RISE opportunities:
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Homework Club
As part of the RISE programme, SW9 has partnered with CEFLyncx to offer a virtual online study group support club for children in key stage 1 to 3.
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Listen to Episode 10 of The SW9 Podcast
The SW9 Podcast is our podcast specifically for residents of SW9 Community Housing.
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Free Certified Training Programmes
SW9 is proud to offer a variety of free certified training courses for you to upskill your knowledge or get you ready to begin your career journey!
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Looking for help into employment?
As part of the RISE programme, SW9 is offering two new employment programmes to our residents, in partnership with Resurgo.
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Street / Block Champions
SW9 is looking for residents interested in becoming the Champion for individual streets / blocks across Stockwell Park.
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Block Inspections
Each month, we carry out regular Block Inspections across Stockwell Park.
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Other ways to get involved
In addition, we have also completely overhauled our engagement opportunities, giving you a number of different ways in which you can work alongside SW9 to make sure that you can make a real difference to how housing services are provided to your community. You can find out all about these by clicking on the tabs below:
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Board
SW9 Community Housing is a resident-led organisation which means we encourage resident involvement at every level, including the Board.
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Resident Communications Panel
If you have an eye for detail and know how to get a message across, this is a great opportunity to get involved with us from the comfort of your own home.
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SW9’s Eat Well Scheme
The Eat Well Support Scheme offers food bags that contain staple food items for your household.
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SW9 Improvement Panel
This is your chance to work in partnership with us, influencing positive change by making sure we continue to provide excellent services.
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Consultation
As a resident-led housing organisation we regularly hold consultations to seek your views about aspects of our service.
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Supported Housing Residents’ Meetings
We hold quarterly meetings to give residents a chance to meet with staff and have their say about the services they receive in our supported housing schemes.
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SW9 Educational and Employment Grant Funding
SW9 residents can now apply for an educational and employment grant of up to £300 to assist with education and employment.
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Digital inclusion
SW9’s RISE programme is in receipt of laptops and Data Wi-Fi which we are offering to SW9 residents who meet our simple eligibility criteria.
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Residents’ Associations
We need to know that residents needs and expectations are being heard and where possible, acted upon.
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Resident Engagement Strategy 2021-24
Looking for help into employment?
As part of the RISE programme, SW9 is offering two new employment programmes to our residents, in partnership with Resurgo. These are:
- The Spear Programme for 16 to 24 year olds.
- The Re-Work Programme for adults.
More information can be found on the Resurgo website:
If you are interested in taking part in one of these opportunities, please contact Komal Doan, SW9's Community Engagement and Communications Manager:
- Telephone: 0207 326 3700
- Email: getinvolved@sw9.org.uk
- Website: Using the 'Contact us' page
Your community spaces
As part of the regeneration programme, SW9 have acquired two community spaces at:
- SW9 Resource Centre, 13 Benedict Road, SW9 0FS
- SW9 Learning Centre, 153 Stockwell Road, SW9 9FX
Keep an eye out for more information on these.
Let’s Rise Together.
The Community Trust is a community centre based on the Stockwell Park Estate and offers a range of events, programmes, support services and other opportunities for local residents. Services include:
- The Community Cafe - affordable, hot and nutritious meals available.
- The Community Trust - run a food bank service on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Fun-filled activities including cookery courses, drama and music classes, treasure hunts and trips for local children and young adults.
Further information on The Community Trust can be found on their website:
How does getting involved benefit me?
By getting involved you can:
- Shape services
- Effect change
- Monitor performance
- Be involved in the management of your home
- Enhance your local community
- Improve your own skills
How do you support my involvement?
We offer a variety of support for our residents who get involved with SW9 Community Housing and their community. Where relevant we can:
- Reimburse childcare costs
- Provide taxis for vulnerable residents
- Offer thank you gift vouchers and other incentives
- Offer training opportunities
SW9 is available to support you and answer questions.
Sign me up!
If you would like to speak to someone about any of these opportunities, please contact us using the details below.
- Telephone: 0207 326 3700
- Email: getinvolved@sw9.org.uk
- Website: Using the 'Contact us' page.