We tackle the injustice of poverty by promoting social justice and driving community empowerment

We are a South London charity with more than a century’s experience of working with local people to tackle the injustice of poverty. We have a vision of a society without poverty where all people are valued, treated equally and lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Based in the London Borough of Southwark, Cambridge House began life in 1889 when we were founded by Cambridge University to combat the effects of poverty and deprivation in the poorest parts of South London.

Today, as a social action centre and the voluntary sector's community hub in Southwark, we work with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle disadvantage. By providing access to education, justice, advice and opportunities for self-expression we empower them to break free from poverty. We also help develop the sector and increase the reach of our work by providing community groups and charities office and meeting space in our building, and by sharing our knowledge and practices with other charities, corporations and the government.

In the financial year 2012-13, we helped 45,000 children and adults.

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Number of Employees: 11-50

• Advocacy
• Corporation Law
• Discrimination Law
• Employment Law