November 2016

After a string of applications completed, we are so pleased that the Archer Trust have decided to fund us for 2017. We received a cheque for £500 today. Thank you so much for having the confidence in our team and the belief in our work in Southampton.

We are delighted to announce that our application for funding from The Barker Mill Foundation was successful! They kindly sent us a cheque for £1,000 today. This will go towards our general running costs and inevitably, help us to reach more isolated people across the City.

A huge thank you to everyone that made it to the Vintage & Craft Fair on Saturday. Whether you helped out beforehand, helped on the day or simply came to shop, you are all wonderful for supporting us. We raised about £1,100 and think we may have picked up 4 or 5 new volunteers! Annie... Read More

Our new donation packs are available in all offices. Inside is an explanation of why donations are important to us, as well as some donation envelopes that ask clients to list their name and the date of the donation. Several clients mentioned wanting to give more private donations so we hope these will help. Perhaps these... Read More

Communicare has recently teamed up with Emmaus. They are a social enterprise community, supporting former homeless, helping them to regain control of their lives and get back into employment. Their companions have been helping Communicare clients with decorating, DIY and gardening. Please let us know if your clients would like help with this – we’re... Read More