1. Civil Society and Social Action
The role of the GLA

2. Social Integration, Social Mobility and Community Engagement
Role of Deputy Mayor created- Matthew Ryder QC
Desire to create a City for all Londoners – bringing together Londoners from different backgrounds
Address inequalities
Tackle disadvantage and discrimination
Promote full participation in the life of our city

3. Team London
Team London is the Mayor’s team for social action and volunteering
Community Engagement
Voice for the third sector
Social Integration
Championing best practice
Creating a culture of volunteering Team London Ambassadors
Cross sector relationship building
Supporting Civil Society to meet local needs
Social Mobility
Working with Young people
Working with underrepresented groups

4. Challenges for Community Development in London
Issues raised in The Way Ahead
- Commissioning, Funding, Voice and campaigning
Capacity within the sector
Complexity and sheer volume of need/funders/projects/issues
Growing inequality – housing, income
Rapid change within neighbourhoods – causes change in engagement needs
Brexit London – challenge of funding for the sector and potential demographic change