Collection SWC - Southwark Women's Centre

Identity area

Reference code

GB 1534 SWC

Title

Southwark Women's Centre

Date(s)

  • 1984 - 1992 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

1 Archival Box

Context area

Name of creator

(1984-?)

Administrative history

The Southwark Women’s Centre was founded in 1984 with the intention of providing support to women residing in the London Borough of Southwark. It was a charity committed to improving the lives of women in the area, including those suffering from poverty or in need of educational or professional advice. The Women’s Centre was also a hub for multicultural gatherings, including Chinese, Black and Indian groups, where they would be able to connect with others and celebrate their native culture, an aspect further reflected in the management of the charity, which included a number of black and Asian staff.

Support groups were also created for lesbians, both young and old, as well as additional attention being given to lesbian mothers, creating a safe space for them to discuss their problems, relax at recreational events, and receive advice on all aspects of life.

Repository

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Content and structure area

Scope and content

This collection contains papers relating to the Southwark Women's Centre. Includes; constitutions, annual reports and evaluations, leaflets, and financial records

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

No further accruals expected

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Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Descriptive list available on request

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

  • English

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    Finding aids

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    Description control area

    Description identifier

    GB 1534 SWC

    Institution identifier

    GB 1534

    Rules and/or conventions used

    ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, International Council on Archives (2nd edition, 2000)

    Status

    Draft

    Level of detail

    Partial

    Dates of creation revision deletion

    Created by Kate Aitkenhead, January, 2022

    Language(s)

    • English

    Script(s)

      Sources

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