World Kindness Day
Today is World Kindness Day and we’d like to take this opportunity, yet again, to thank our wonderful volunteers. They go out of their way, every day to help those less fortunate and we are... Read More
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Latest news
Good Neighbour Drop-ins – Townhill Park
One in three older people are affected by loneliness – that means someone on your street may not have spoken to anyone in days. Can you help? Sat 16th Nov, 12-2pm: The Hop Inn, 199... Read More
Rotary Collection for Communicare – Christmas Eve
The Rotary Club of Southampton West are hosting a collection at Tebourba Way Tesco in aid of Communicare in Southampton on Christmas Eve between 9am and 4pm. If you are available to help with the... Read More
Tree of Light Launch Update
We have some fab news!! This year, we are going to have three trees, yes three! In order of light switch-on date: Sun 1st Dec – St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road – switch on 5.30pm... Read More
Communicare t-shirts – available now!
You may have noticed staff and volunteers modelling our Communicare T-shirts at events. They are available to buy at £7 each and are made of moisture-wicking fabric, so are minimum iron. We also have a... Read More
Barn Dance with Threepenny Bit – February 2020
We’ve just booked our fourth barn dance with Threepenny Bit and cannot wait! Saturday 15th February 2020. Live music, dance, laughter & bring your own drinks and snacks – what more could you ask for?!... Read More
Journalism Volunteer wanted asap!
Are you interested in journalism? Would you like to practise the skills of interviewing? If so, you could be just the person we’re seeking. COMMUNICARE is a church supported social outreach charity working across the... Read More
Dogs providing hope during befriending week
We recently received a story from a Communicare supporter and thought it so lovely, we just had to share: Joey was a rescue dog, re-homed to a loving family keen to give him all he... Read More
Vintage & Craft Fair raises some £730!
A big thank you to all who helped with, promoted and attended our Vintage & Craft Fair last Saturday. An especially big thank you to the 22 volunteers who helped on the day, to our... Read More
Tree of Light – Week 1 raises £389!
Thank you so much to everyone that’s donated towards our Tree of Light 2019 campaign so far. We can’t believe £389 has already come in! The Tree of Light campaign is a great opportunity to... Read More
Our banners have moved!
Our roadside banners have moved to different locations! These banners are aiming to specifically pick up new volunteer drivers, as we have such a huge demand for transport help and are failing to meet this.... Read More
Christmas Tea Party
It’s coming up to that time of year again! This December we are holding a festive tea party at Lord’s Hill Church for anyone in the community who would like to attend. Join us for... Read More
Vintage & Craft Fair, this weekend!
Our latest Vintage & Craft fair is this Saturday! We have lots of stalls booked and some live entertainment, plus homemade soup and cakes on offer and a fab raffle. Shirley Baptist Church, Sat 26th... 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... Read More
Crazy M to lead lantern parade to Tree of Light
Have you met Crazy M before? She’ll be leading the lantern parade to our Tree of Light from Lidl’s car park in Woolston at 4pm on Sat 7th Dec. You won’t want to miss it!
Tree of Light 2019
We’re delighted to announce that we’re launching our 11th annual Tree of Light event. One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden will be covered in hundreds of sponsored Christmas lights to commemorate... Read More
Volunteers mini conference day
On a rainy Saturday morning in October, more than twenty of us got together to increase our knowledge and understanding at the Volunteers’ Mini-Conference. Many thanks to Highfield Church for hosting us. The topics covered... Read More
New Trustee – Hannah Silver
Congratulations to Hannah Silver, who was appointed Trustee at our AGM back in September! We now have a team of 8 wonderful Trustees. Hannah previously worked with Communicare under the Hospital Homecoming project and so... Read More
Waffle Club – today!
Enjoy a good chat? Join Annie for The Waffle Club Tuesday 10th September, 5 – 8.30pm Pop in anytime & stay as long as you like and natter about anything from trivia to hard core... Read More
Lordshill Volunteer Drop-ins
One in three older people are affected by loneliness – that means someone on your street may not have spoken to anyone in days. Can you help? Weds 16th Oct Drop in at Lordshill Church... Read More
New satellite office in Lordshill!
Exciting news! On Wednesday 16th October we will be launching our new satellite office in Lordshill! Every Wednesday morning, one of our coordinators (usually Faith) will be based at Lordshill Church between 10:30 and 12:30,... Read More
New Coordinator – David Pritchard
A big old welcome to our newest Coordinator, David Pritchard! David will be joining the team of now 4 Coordinators, recruiting volunteers, handling referrals and matching clients with volunteers. He said “I’ve previously worked for... Read More
SUSU Community Fair
Vicky and Chloe had a fab time at the Southampton University Student’s Union Community Fair earlier this week. They spoke to lots of potential new volunteers and master of recruitment, Chloe managed to sign up... Read More
New Collection Tins
Check out our new collection pots! All ready for our Music in the City event this weekend – see you there?
New Mental Health Admin – Chloe Naegeli
Unfortunately, due to a change in personal circumstances, Hannah had to step down from the post not long after joining us. However, this has meant we could recruit the wonderful Chloe who is settling into... Read More
Music in the City – can you help?
As one of the Mayor’s chosen charities we have been invited to collect money at Music in the City this weekend – 28th and 29th September. This is a really exciting opportunity not only to raise... Read More
Volunteer Celebration Evening & AGM
We had a fab time our our Volunteering Celebration Evening, and survived the AGM! Some 30 people turned up for the AGM and we’re so grateful for everyone that managed to get there, despite the... Read More
Townhill Park Surgery Open Day
We had a fab time at the Townhill Park Surgery Open Day for the community. There were lots of stands and children’s activities – a huge thank you to the volunteers that were able to... Read More
Asda Foundation donates £1,000!
Today, we were delighted to receive a cheque of £1,000 from The Asda Foundation, Southampton to help us purchase some hand chimes and a couple of tablets. Following on from the success of our recently... Read More
Communiteers in Thornhill – we’re coming to you!
One in three older people are affected by loneliness – that means someone on your street may not have spoken to anyone in days. Can you help? Wednesday 11th Sept, 10am-12pm at St. Christopher’s Church... Read More