Paying tribute to our longest serving volunteer who has passed away
We are paying tribute to our longest serving volunteer who has recently passed away. Wes Philp, aged 82, who died on March 6, joined us within weeks of our formation in 1991 and was a stalwart supporter. Annie Clewlow, Manager, says: “We were so very sad to hear that our longest serving volunteer, Wes, has... Read More
Job Vacancy – Coordinator
Coordinator 30-40hrs per week. £19,820 pro rata (FTE 40hrs). Initially 1 year fixed term contract. COMMUNICARE is a church supported social outreach charity working across the city of Southampton. We seek to serve the vulnerable in our communities by providing practical help and friendship for local people. The charity links volunteers to those in need,... Read More
We’re calling for drivers during Volunteers’ Week
We’re asking drivers with their own cars who can spare 30 minutes to an hour each week to sign up during Volunteers Week (June 1 – 7) to transport lonely and isolated people in Southampton. We are looking for helpers to convey isolated and often lonely individuals to a weekly intergenerational CommuniTea event at Weston Adventure... Read More
Eleanor finds a way to give back with our charity business initiative
Ways to Move, which is run by Eleanor van der Hoest, has signed up to our new business partnership initiative. Eleanor will be donating 5% of every booking via Work for Good to us. She said: “I am passionate about helping people, especially seniors, to enjoy good quality of life, which is in line with the work... Read More
Jackie breaks new ground as our Project Development Officer
Jackie Robinson from Southampton has recently (May 2022) joined our team as our new Project Development Officer. We are thrilled to have welcomed Jackie to the team, she will be doing some groundbreaking work in developing ways of involving people in our community to design services for the future. We have been exploring possible avenues... Read More
Messages in memory of volunteer, Wes Philp
We have received so many wonderful messages in memory of our longest standing volunteer, Wes Philp that we just had to share them with you. Wes sadly passed away in March. He had volunteered with Communicare for over 30 years and was an integral part of our community – he will be greatly missed by... Read More
Jubilee Tea Party with Woodlands College
Communicare service users joined staff and school prefects from Woodlands College, Harefield in April for a Jubilee tea party. Tricia reports that the scones made by the school caterers were absolutely yummy! The children did a fantastic job hanging bunting, laying tables and welcoming the guests, including the Mayor of Southampton, Alex Houghton. Music was... Read More
Plant Sale raises £380!
Thank you so much to everyone that donated and/or helped at our plant sale last weekend. We raised a fantastic £380! It was fab to see so many friendly faces, have a good catch up and share in plant expertise – as a gardening beginner, our Finance & Fundraising Coordinator, Emily went away with lots... Read More
Scott’s volunteering boosted his mental health
Scott Murkin from Southampton is urging other people in the city to volunteer for us after he said doing so helped his mental health. The 29-year-old, who studied at Southampton Solent University and now works for Quilter, has volunteered with us for four years, starting as a befriender and at Covid vaccine clinics during the pandemic.... Read More
Join us at the Southampton Business Expo
Come and join us at the Southampton Business Expo on stand 14 at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday, May 12 between 10am and 2pm. There will be more than 250 businesses attending the show, so it is a great opportunity to meet and socialise and grow your connections. We’d love to meet lots of people... Read More