Tree of Light promises to be ‘bright beacon against loneliness’ in Soton
This month (November 2022), we’ve officially launched our 14th annual Tree of Light Christmas campaign, which represents ‘a bright beacon against loneliness’ in the city. The switch-on events for our festive trees, which feature lights commemorating loved ones and special causes, take place on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4. Lord Mayor of Southampton Our... 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
We’re looking to work with businesses to benefit all
We’re looking to work with businesses to benefit all We’re launching a business partnership initiative and are reaching out to small, ethical, customer service-driven companies in our city. People increasingly want to buy from and champion enterprises that are value-led and we’d like to talk to any firms interested in putting social purpose alongside their... Read More
We’re calling on businesses to do their bit for social action
We’re urging businesses in Southampton to do their bit for corporate social responsibility by working with us (March 2022). We offer regular scheduled phone calls to the isolated or vulnerable as part of our ‘Hello Southampton’ service run with Social Care in Action (SCiA) with support from Southampton University. Our Manager, Annie Clewlow, said: “We are asking... Read More
Volunteer John to run Southampton Marathon 10k for us
John Linford from Bursledon will be running in the ABP Southampton Marathon event next month (April 2022) to raise money for us. The 49-year-old volunteers for us and often helps isolated service users who need assistance with getting their shopping. John said: “I have had nothing but a positive experience volunteering with Communicare and have... Read More
We’re supporting a call for an increase in the HMRC Mileage Rate
We’re backing calls for the Government to increase the HMRC Mileage Rate. The price of petrol and diesel is going up and up, but, at the moment, we can only reimburse our volunteers 45p a mile when they use their vehicles to transport our service users, as the Mileage Allowance Payment is currently 45p. If we... Read More
Tree of Light raises more than £1,400!
We are pleased to let you know that we have so far raised £1,431.50 with our 13th annual Tree of Light campaign! We held two switch-on events for our festive trees, which were adorned with lights to commemorate sponsors’ loved ones. Our Manager, Annie Clewlow said: “All the funds raised will go towards our Good... Read More
Two Exciting CommuniBakes Job Posts
We are very pleased to share that we are now at the stage of our CommuniBakes project in which we are ready to start recruiting. We are looking for: A Bakery Manager A Lead Baker We are looking for a Bakery Manager and a Lead Baker who both have BIG hearts to make a positive difference!... Read More
We’re Hiring an Assistant Coordinator
Closing date is 12 noon on Saturday 31st July 2021. We’re looking to hire an Assistant Coordinator to join our friendly team. The role is for 25 hours per week under the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. Do you have excellent communication and IT skills? Are you caring, flexible and able to work with a wide range of people? If so,... Read More
Communicare’s satellite office in Lordshill opened by Mayor
THE MAYOR of Southampton, Councillor Peter Baillie, cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially launched the neighbourhood charity Communicare’s new satellite office at Lord’s Hill Church in Lordshill yesterday (October 16, 2019). Communicare, which aims to improve the lives of lonely and isolated people in Southampton, with assistance from its Communiteers, is one of the Mayor’s chosen charities... Read More