The South Forum was set up in 2005 and is a voluntary community group working in the voluntary sector of Sunderland made up of local people, workers and organisations. We are constituted and have an elected Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. In December 2006 we became a registered Charity No: 1116954

What we aim to achieve
The aim of the Forum is to encourage and support local people, workers and organisations who have an interest in the future of the South Area and its residents; to work together sharing ideas, information and skills. A coordinated and collective approach will enable communities to access resources to improve the educational, economic, social and leisure opportunities across the South Area communities.

Our Aims:

• Improve living conditions.        
• Offer a platform for discussion and consultation.         
• Promote partnership working.
• Raise awareness and provide information and support.    
• Increase voluntary and community group activity.
• Encourage participation and involvement.      
• Include residents in regeneration and service delivery.
• Reduce isolation.
  

Management Committee – (15 representatives)
Three Local Authority Representatives
Silksworth Ward - Peter Gibson
Doxford Park Ward - Betty Gibson

St Chad's Ward - Alan Wright

Thirteen Full Membership Representatives
Stuart Porthouse – St Chad’s

Jeremy Chadd - St Chad’s

Alan Wright – St Chad’s

Yvonne Dunbar – St Chad’s
Eileen Dunn - St Chad’s

Jemma Amer – Doxford Park

Elizabeth Gibson – Doxford Park

Judith Morgan - Doxford Park
Viv Watson - Doxford Park
Vacancy

Vera Brydon - Silksworth
Peter Gibson - Silksworth
Ann Donkin – Silksworth
Christine Gourley - Silksworth
Vacancy

Employment Sub Group
Stuart Porthouse, Jemma Amer, Eileen Dunn, Rev Judith Morgan.

Finance Sub Group
Stuart Porthouse, Jemma Amer, Eileen Dunn, Rev Judith Morgan.

Three non-voting members – Project Advisors
Vacant

Vacant

Vacant

Employees

Lorna Lister - Administration Officer

Officers

Chairperson - Stuart Porthouse

Vice Chairperson - Vera Brydon
Secretary - Yvonne Dunbar
Treasurer - Rev'd Jeremy Chadd