Finance: fundraisers, new projects, and grant progress
The Rockstone raffle fundraiser in partnership with Communicare Just under £200 was raised at The Rockstone’s fundraiser raffle for Communicare which was held as part of their 175th birthday celebrations. The pub is based in Bevois Valley in Southampton and works hard to involve its community. The pub manager approached us and asked if we... Read More
Tea party service launch to help combat loneliness
We’re hosting tea parties in Southampton to help combat loneliness We’ve received £5,000 in funding from the city’s council to host tea parties throughout the year to help eradicate loneliness in the elderly and boost community spirit (June, 2018). Our launch party will be held on June 23 as part of the Great Get Together... Read More
Quote of the month!
“Out of everyone I contacted you were the only ones who contacted me back. I really enjoyed going to your Tea Parties and I really like hanging out with your Communicare lot (our other clients)!” – Communicare client Image: Floral background of dainty white flowers
Southampton City DemFest 2018
DemFest is a Dementia friendly festival that features advice and information from organisations who wish to make a difference to lives of people living with dementia. This year’s festival was held at Westquay Esplanade, an outdoors area with over 35 organisations in attendance. The day was spent making connections with other organisations such as Scottish and... Read More
Befriending brings joy, purpose, and friendship!
The role of a Communiteer (essentially a volunteer) is usually taken on by someone because they are passionate about a cause, need to, or simply want to engage with their community. While the main reason to be a Communiteer is to help others there are also unexpected benefits from stepping out in to this sort... Read More
The Rockstone raises funds for Communicare
Communicare has had a boost in its funds thanks to being local pub The Rockstone’s chosen charity at their 175th birthday celebrations. An incredible £195 was donated to Communicare from the raffle that was held over the duration of the festivities, which is enough to fund over 144 transport requests at 3 miles per trip.... Read More
Client Carol’s story of loneliness and new found friendship
Communicare client Carol and her volunteer befriender Barbara spoke to BBC South journalist Julie Massiter about loneliness and the benefits experienced through our befriending service. Carol talked about the severe isolation she has experienced in her lifetime, particularly after her mother died and her ill health; how she “had absolutely no one” except her family. Since... Read More
Launch party opened by Commonwealth diver
Hospital Homecoming Launch Party Commonwealth diver Gemma McArthur officially opened the launch of a new service which will provide neighbourly care to patients in the first few weeks of their recovery. Gemma said: “I was pleased to get involved; I think that it is a really good project. It’s a really good service for people... Read More
6 simple ways to help Communicare continue its services
Finance Update Some good news! You may recall that back in November we announced that our budget was not going according to plan and that we were struggling to maintain our income, which is a problem all charities have been facing. Communicare made a callout for help with their finances in their November newsletter and... Read More
Communicare create a new word ‘Communiteer’!
Communicare has created a new word Communicare has created a new word ‘Communiteer’ which describes members of our great team out there supporting their neighbours. The term aims to get away from the word ‘volunteer’ as we are finding that it is putting off potential new recruits who see volunteering as being something too demanding... Read More