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Blog, Featured, Marathon 2026 Blog

Runners and walkers are invited to sign-up early for the 2027 Southampton ABP Marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K to raise funds for us (September 2026). We’ve 15 charity places available, more than ever before,...

Tree of Light 2026

01 Sep 2026

Can you believe it…this year we’re launching our 18th annual Tree of Light campaign! The huge tree outside St James by the Park Church, Shirley, and one of the beautiful pine trees in Woolston Millennium Garden will be covered in...

Could you be a trustee for us?

17 Aug 2026

Are you a strategic thinker with an enquiring mind and the ability to act as a critical friend? Are you passionate about encouraging neighbourly support to relieve loneliness and isolation? If so, we would love...

Pupil to tackle Ben Nevis for us!

20 Jul 2026

A Southampton youngster is preparing to take on the UK’s highest mountain this summer to raise funds and awareness for us (July 2026). Wordsworth Primary School pupil Erin McGill, plans to climb Ben Nevis this...

Bowls sessions keep rolling so Southamptoners can stay connected

08 Jun 2026

A popular community initiative helping to boost social connectedness and keep people active in Southampton is continuing to thrive thanks to an ongoing partnership with us and support from volunteers. The bowls sessions – a...

Volunteer Voices: why Jeff is one of our drivers

Volunteer Voices: why Jeff is one of our drivers People often ask us why they should volunteer with us. While our team could supply you with a multitude of reasons, we believe the most meaningful...

Volunteer Voices: Sue, Joan & a regular telephone call

We’re often asked why people volunteer with us. While we could tell all the reasons, the most compelling voices are those of our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to share another of our...

Volunteer Voices: Darren & the Friendship Group at Brew & You Café

We’re often asked why people decide to volunteer with us. While we could give you lots of reasons, we feel the most powerful voices are those of our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud...

Volunteer Voices: Gwen & the story behind Sholing Friends

We’re often asked by people considering volunteering why they should choose us. While we could easily list the many reasons ourselves, we believe the most powerful answer comes from those who know us and our...

Volunteers’ Week 2026 – sharing stories of connection & community

27 May 2026

We’re marking Volunteers’ Week (June 1–7, 2026) by sharing some of our Communiteers stories highlighting the life-changing impact volunteering can have – not only on those they help, but also on themselves. Through our ‘Volunteer...

We’re hiring a Coordinator

11 May 2026

We’re looking for a caring, organised, and flexible Coordinator to join our team. Hours: 20 hours per week Pay: £12.71 per hour Contract: Initially a 1‑year fixed‑term contract Location: Mainly based at our office in...

Spring Plant Sale reminder!

20 Apr 2026

Southampton gardeners can next month (May 2026) bag some greenfingered bargains at a Spring Plant Sale in aid of us. We’re holding the event at CommuniBakes in Shirley to raise essential funds for our work...

Southampton Mental Health Network is recruiting!

17 Apr 2026

Do you have excellent communication and computer skills? Are you caring, flexible and able to work with a wide range of people? If so, you could be just the person the Network is seeking. This...

Team Flintstone take on ABP Southampton Marathon to raise awareness for us

16 Apr 2026

Blog, Featured, Marathon 2026 Blog

FOUR runners are taking on May’s ABP Southampton Marathon 10K dressed as the Flintstones – complete with stone age car – to raise funds and awareness for us (April 2026). The team hopes the eye‑catching...

Goodbye from Emily

31 Mar 2026

Emily Arbery

Emily, who has been with us 14 years, is leaving her role as Finance & Fundraising Coordinator. She writes: “It has been a privilege to serve Communicare since 2012, and work alongside such a dedicated...

Four to run Marathon for us & there’s still time to sign up

25 Mar 2026

Blog, Featured, Marathon 2026 Blog

Four Southampton runners have signed up for the ABP Southampton Marathon on May 3 to help raise funds and awareness for us (March 2026). The runners are participating in aid of us, to help support...

Runner roundup: Our brilliant team member Liz

25 Mar 2026

Joining our wonderful group of runners for the ABP Southampton Marathon for a third year is Liz, our colleague, who is participating in the10K. Running for our organisation makes Liz’s challenge especially meaningful. She witnesses...

Runner roundup: Paul – running 10k for a charity his family loves

25 Mar 2026

Paul is gearing up for the ABP Southampton 10K, running alongside his wife Liz and supporting us – a charity he’s come to know well through her. Paul’s goal this year is ambitious: he’s aiming to...

Runner roundup: Ren runs to support our life-changing work

24 Mar 2026

At 27, Keren, who likes to be called Ren, is preparing for her very first half marathon, as part of the the 2026 ABP Southampton Marathon in May, and she’s doing it in support of...

Runner roundup: Ali is running for community & connection

24 Mar 2026

Ali, aged 45, is a dedicated runner with nine years under her belt, is taking on the half marathon, part of the ABP Southampton Marathon, in support of us on May 3, 2026. Post-run banana...

Plant Sale, Sat 16th May!

20 Mar 2026

Emily Arbery

Blog, Event, Featured

Join us for our 5th annual plant sale, behind Communibakes Bakery, St. James Road, 10am-12pm! We’re super lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers and supporters sew seeds and donate plants each year. As a...

Our Volunteer Conference 2026: A wonderful event full of learning, connection & celebration

18 Mar 2026

Last Saturday, March 14 saw volunteers, speakers and supporters come together for our Communicare Volunteer Conference 2026 at Shirley Baptist Church and what a fantastic event it was! The event was buzzing from the moment...

Free expert seed sowing tips

17 Mar 2026

March is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. According to Peter Burks, Garden Centre Association CEO and trained horticulturalist, who has kindly put these free tips together for us, this is the time...

Could you sow & grow for us?

12 Feb 2026

We’re asking gardeners to sow some extra seeds, take additional cuttings or pot-on plants to give to our fifth annual Spring Plant Sale. We’re hosting the event at our community bakery CommuniBakes in May and would...

Volunteering: The secret to ageing well and becoming a SuperAger

02 Feb 2026

If you’re looking for a powerful, research‑backed way to stay healthier, happier and mentally sharper as you age, volunteering may be one of the most effective tools available. Across the UK and Europe, large‑scale studies...

Triple Paralympic Gold Medallist at friendship club at Hart Court

29 Jan 2026

Peter Hull MBE Ply is speaking at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court in February to raise awareness of the new club and encourage residents from the area to attend (2026). He will be sharing...

Expert on falls at Sholing Friends

19 Jan 2026

Former Falls Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Southampton Sally Ann Belward is presenting at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court on February 2 to help officially launch the new club (2026). People living in the area...

Tree of Light raises £2,000+

09 Jan 2026

Thanks to your incredible support, our recent annual Tree of Light campaign raised an amazing £2,242.10 (January 2026). At the end of last year, we hosted three magical switch-ons for our light-covered trees – each...

Start the New Year by making a difference – this is Di’s story

06 Jan 2026