South Mitcham Community Association-SMCA

Who we are

The SMCA is a small charity working to make an outsized big impact.  We have a small staff team, board of Trustees and support from sessional staff and volunteers. 

Our activities are varied and include arts and crafts, gardening, cooking and lunch clubs, bingo and quiz sessions, dance classes, sports and physical activities, playgroup and childrens play sessions - these are just a flavour of whats on offer.  We ensure that there is something for everyone and are always looking to develop new projects.

We are a busy centre and every day is a little different.  

Our culture and values

·    Our key missions are to:

·         Improve the wellbeing of local individuals and individuals across Merton.

·         Offer a range of positive activities and projects that meet current and emerging needs

          Create a community hub in the heart of the Lavender Fields/Cricket Green wards.

·         Ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all including individuals who face barriers that prevent them from engaging in wellbeing activities (social, economic, physical, cultural/race, gender/gender identify).

We work with the community, getting feedback and hosting consultation sessions to help us to assess and forward plan.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

South Mitcham Community Association is committed to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture among its community by creating a positive place where everyone can enjoy an environment which is safe, enjoyable and respectful.  This applies to our staff, Trustees, Volunteers and users.  

We recognise that some individuals, groups and communities may be more likely to face discrimination, harassment and exclusion in society.  We respect and value difference and expect all users of our community centre to act in accordance with our EDI Code of Conduct.

We aim to ensure that SMCA as an employer is as inclusive and welcoming as possible, and that we respect and value difference.

We will challenge bias or prejudice to make sure that no-one is treated less favourably on grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, creed, gender, sex, class, sexuality, gender reassignment, learning ability, physical impairment, mental illness, HIV status, age, occupation, income, wealth, and unrelated criminal conviction