What is the South West London Research Support Network?
The South West London (SWL) Research Support Network, established by the NHS South West London Integrated Care System, is a collaborative initiative to empower local communities and voluntary organisations to conduct their own research.
Through a series of relaxed network meetings, members can engage in mutual learning opportunities with a diverse group of researchers and community members. This informal setting encourages open dialogue and the sharing of ideas, making it easier to change insights into various research methodologies and best practices.
In addition to exchanging knowledge with experienced community members and researchers, members will also have the chance to network with peers, which can lead to the formation of collaborative relationships and partnerships.
Who can become a member?
Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a community leader, or just starting out on your journey in research, the network welcomes individuals from all backgrounds.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Researchers
- Voluntary sector representatives
- Community-based organisations
You must be operating in one of the South London boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon to be eligible for the network.
If you’re curious to learn more about research and contribute to the collective knowledge and benefit of your community, the South West London Research Support Network is for you.
Meet the team
Below, you’ll find your key Network Cafe team points of contact from South West London Integrated Care Systems.
Meet the South West London Evaluation Ambassadors
Evaluation Ambassadors are volunteers from across South West London showing leadership in and a passion for evaluation. They are here to support individuals and teams from healthcare and voluntary sectors who are interested in evaluating their project work, particularly those addressing health inequalities.
Ambassador Directory
Discover the 12 ambassadors here to support you in evaluating your work.
Croydon
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Croydon
Sarah Burns, Director of Communities, Croydon Voluntary Action
Ima Miah, CEO, Asian Resource Centre Croydon
James Henshaw, Data Analyst, Croydon BME Forum
Kingston and Richmond
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Kingston and Richmond
Jenny Freeman, Kingston and Richmond ICB
Emma Hill, Deputy CEO and Health Programmes Manager, Kingston Voluntary Action
Wandsworth
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Wandsworth
Damilola Gbadebo, Public Health Lead, Communities and Health Inequalities, Richmond and Wandsworth Public Health
Jessica Johnson, Healthy Communities Project Officer, Wandsworth Care Alliance
Merton
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Merton
Helen Duckworth, Head of Community Services, Wimbledon Guild
Kacper, Health Inequalities and Project Lead, Polish Family Association
Sutton
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Sutton
Nadine Wyatt, Health and Care Integration Programme Lead, Sutton LA and ICB
Upcoming Events
Analysing Qualitative Data for Community and Voluntary Organisations
25 September 2025, 13:00 – 16:00, Oru Sutton, 7 Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4AF
Join this session to learn how to effectively analyse people’s stories and experiences that you have gathered as part of your work.
Whether you have collected data through interviews, surveys, or feedback, it can be challenging to make sense of the raw information. The key is to understand what the data is telling you, pull out the most useful insights, and then analyse and present it in a way that makes an impact.
On the day, we will show you simple tools to analyse your data. You will learn how to code your data, find key themes, and use easy digital tools to help. By the end of the session, you will have a plan for how to analyse data for your work in the future.
Past Events & Knowledge Bank
Explore some of the previous networking cafes hosted by the South West London Research Support Network and gain access to the knowledge banks made available to attendees after each research network session.
Contact the South West London Research Support Network team
If you have any further queries about involvement or collaborations, please email the South West London Health Improvement Team at
[email protected]
