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Our fantastic runners have raised somewhere in the region of £3,400 in sponsorship for participating in the Southampton 10k, half marathon and full marathon on 4th May! Runners names: Adrian Robinson, Debs Robinson, Will Oliver,...

Marathon – Will Oliver

04 May 2019

23 year old Will Oliver has always fancied the challenge of running a half marathon so when he saw Communicare were looking for runners it seemed like too good an opportunity to miss. He only...

Marathon – Ian Painter

Ian Painter, running the half marathon in aid of Communicare in Southampton, works in software so took up running as he spends ‘far too much’ time sitting behind a desk and not moving too much....

Mental Health – we would like your opinion!

We’re looking to help organise mental health events in the city and are asking health professionals, service providers and users, individuals and businesses to give their views on shaping them. We’re leading on developing the recently launched Southampton...

Everyone is welcome!

Despite being a Christian founded organisation (via Shirley Baptist Church), we welcome everyone to join our team of volunteers! As long as you are in sympathy with the Christian ethos; helping those in need, we...

Marathon – Communicheers & locations

We would love for you to come and support us cheering on all the fab people running in aid of us this Sunday! If you’re able to give some time we’ll be at the following...

Marathon – Hannah Silver

Our Projects Leader, Hannah Silver is taking part in the 10k this Sunday and says she is ‘just aiming to finish but would like to keep up a running pace vs walking’. She runs sporadically...

Volunteer Conference Day a great success

29 Apr 2019

Well our first Volunteer Conference Day has been a great success! Over 60 people attended to share in workshops, discussions, lunch and a blue sky-thinking session. Volunteers also had the opportunity to talk to many...

Southampton Marathon – Adrian & Debs

Adrian & Debs Robinson have just broken 40yrs and are experienced runners. They’ve both completed at least 10 half marathons before so they’re the ones to beat! While Debs has chosen to run for a...

Southampton Marathon – JR & Vicky

Our Coordinator Vicky and husband JR are running to raise awareness of our work here in Southampton. They’re both ‘simply hoping to finish’ the 10k but we know they’ll do great! JR says he usually...

Southampton Marathon – Colin Richards

Colin Richards is running the full marathon in aid of Communicare this Saturday. After watching a documentary by Eddie Izzard, who ran 27 marathons for Sport Relief he signed up to a 10k for AgeUK...

Southampton Marathon – Antonia Hehr

Antonia Hehr is running her first marathon this Saturday, in aid of Communicare. She’s been running since she was 13 years old and her proudest running achievement was breaking the 10mins 3000m steeplechase record! She...

Southampton Marathon – Kevin Sawers

Husband of office supervisor Bryony, Kevin Sawers is running the full marathon this Saturday and hopes for a PB time of 3hrs 45mins. A member of Hedge End running club, he took part in the...

Southampton Marathon – Pike Family

The Pike Family (Jenny, Ben, Nikki & Matthew) have all entered the 10k in aid of Communicare in Southampton and the help it provides to the Haven Lunch Club. They all walk/run to keep fit...

Another new lunch club – Thornhill

25 Apr 2019

Due to the success of our lunch clubs in Banister Park & Harefield, we are launching another lunch club in Fairfax Court, Thornhill! Thanks to Southampton City Council’s funding, we are kicking off with a...

Southampton Marathon – 5th May 2019

23 Apr 2019

Kevin Sawers from Hedge End will be running the Southampton Marathon next month (May 2019) in aid of us. The 41-year-old, who is a member of Hedge End Running Club and competed in the 2006...

1 year friend anniversary

23 Apr 2019

Blog

“On Saturday we will have been friends for a whole year! After reading an article in the Echo about how Communicare needed Befrienders for the elderly who were lonely, I applied immediately. I’m so glad...

Volunteer Conference Day – Sat 27th April

23 Apr 2019

We are delighted to be hosting our first Volunteers Conference Day! Saturday 27th April, 9.45am-3pm at Southampton Sight, 3 Bassett Avenue SO16 7DP. Starting at 9.45am for tea and coffee, we’ll then move on to...

Body Image & Mental Health

18 Apr 2019

We are proud to be a part of building Southampton as a mentally healthy city. This year, the focus of our shared event is ‘Body Image’ – what kind of body image does Southampton reflect...

St. George’s Day Tea Party

18 Apr 2019

On Saturday, we held a fun-packed (and cake-packed!) afternoon tea party at St James’ Parish Hall, Shirley. Over 30 guests and volunteers gathered to enjoy the St George’s Day themed decor and quiz, as well...

Mayflower Theatre hosts join venture with our Haven lunch club

08 Apr 2019

Blog, Event, News Article

The Haven Lunch Club at St Mark’s Church, run in partnership with us, is participating in Mayflower Theatre’s Pepperland Project, which includes a talk and workshop, culminating in a performance and Q&A session. The Theatre...

Kevin is running the ABP Southampton Marathon for Communicare!

04 Apr 2019

Blog, Event, News Article

Kevin has decided to run this year’s ABP Southampton Marathon for the fantastic charity Communicare. Kevin Sawers ran his one and only marathon to date some 13 years ago. In 2006, he crossed the finish...

March Vintage & Craft Fair

24 Mar 2019

And that’s a wrap on our 7th Vintage & Craft Fair! Thank you to all those that supported us; stallholders, entertainers: saxophonist Joy, Jim Rogers, Brian Hooper & Serena Lin, Victory Gospel Church, our lovely...

‘Adopt a Teddy’ – we’re in the news!

20 Mar 2019

Blog, Event, News Article

This Saturday, we’re hosting our twice-yearly charity fair at the Victory Centre, Portswood Road, and hope our ‘Adopt a Teddy’ initiative being launched on the day, will help youngsters understand from an early age the...

We have a marathon team!

18 Mar 2019

We’ve been busy building up a team for the Southampton marathon. We have and are still accepting runners for the 10k, half and full Southampton marathon. Contact us on 012 8021 6016 for more information...

We’re hiring a Projects Coordinator

14 Mar 2019

Blog

Our fab Projects Coordinator, Hannah is moving on to pursue her passion in HR so we’re looking for another star! Do you have excellent leadership, organisational, communication and computer skills? Are you caring, flexible and...

Chat with a 91 year old

07 Mar 2019

Blog, Featured, News Article

‘My dad used to say ‘always keep moving’, that’s the secret of still feeling young when you grow old’ Kathy told me after I complimented her for looking way younger than 91. That’s something I’ll...

Lordshill – it’s your time to shine!

07 Mar 2019

Do you or someone you know, need a good neighbour? If yes, please do join us to hear how we can help you help your neighbours. We’re a friendly neighbourhood charity, enriching the lives of...

You can now donate to us by text!

07 Mar 2019