Drivers needed for our lunch club runs
We’re looking for drivers with their own cars who can spare 30 minutes to an hour each week to transport people to our weekly lunch club at The Haven in Archers Road. Our lunch club... Read More
023 8021 6016 enquiry@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk
Latest news
Our 90 year old Communiteer Audrey continues to give back
Communicare’s second oldest Communiteer Audrey Warner is 90 and only just younger than the Queen. Her neighbour, good friend and a long serving Communiteer of 25 years Stan Stovell introduced Audrey to the charity a... Read More
200 Communiteers needed for our Homecoming Project
We’re searching for 200 kind-hearted people to assist us with an initiative to help people leaving hospital receive support in the early stages of returning home (2018). We’re partnering with the NHS to pilot the... Read More
Finance: fundraisers, new projects, and grant progress
The Rockstone raffle fundraiser in partnership with Communicare Just under £200 was raised at The Rockstone’s fundraiser raffle for Communicare which was held as part of their 175th birthday celebrations. The pub is based in... Read More
Tea party service launch to help combat loneliness
We’re hosting tea parties in Southampton to help combat loneliness We’ve received £5,000 in funding from the city’s council to host tea parties throughout the year to help eradicate loneliness in the elderly and boost... Read More
Quote of the month!
“Out of everyone I contacted you were the only ones who contacted me back. I really enjoyed going to your Tea Parties and I really like hanging out with your Communicare lot (our other clients)!”... Read More
Southampton City DemFest 2018
DemFest is a Dementia friendly festival that features advice and information from organisations who wish to make a difference to lives of people living with dementia. This year’s festival was held at Westquay Esplanade, an outdoors... Read More
Befriending brings joy, purpose, and friendship!
The role of a Communiteer (essentially a volunteer) is usually taken on by someone because they are passionate about a cause, need to, or simply want to engage with their community. While the main reason... Read More
The Rockstone raises funds for Communicare
Communicare has had a boost in its funds thanks to being local pub The Rockstone’s chosen charity at their 175th birthday celebrations. An incredible £195 was donated to Communicare from the raffle that was held... Read More
Client Carol’s story of loneliness and new found friendship
Communicare client Carol and her volunteer befriender Barbara spoke to BBC South journalist Julie Massiter about loneliness and the benefits experienced through our befriending service. Carol talked about the severe isolation she has experienced in her... Read More
Launch party opened by Commonwealth diver
Hospital Homecoming Launch Party Commonwealth diver Gemma McArthur officially opened the launch of a new service which will provide neighbourly care to patients in the first few weeks of their recovery. Gemma said: “I was... Read More
6 simple ways to help Communicare continue its services
Finance Update Some good news! You may recall that back in November we announced that our budget was not going according to plan and that we were struggling to maintain our income, which is a... Read More
Communicare create a new word ‘Communiteer’!
Communicare has created a new word Communicare has created a new word ‘Communiteer’ which describes members of our great team out there supporting their neighbours. The term aims to get away from the word ‘volunteer’... Read More
Faith and Ian run in the ABP Southampton Half Marathon
Around 10,000 people signed up to take part in the Southampton ABP Half Marathon on Sunday 22 April. Two of those runners were Faith Kenny, one of our Volunteer Coordinators, and Ian Painter, a supporter of Communicare.... Read More
Vie’s Vintage Dance Night with Raffle Fundraiser
Thank you to Vie Portland who held a raffle in aid of Communicare is founder of Vie-ness and the dance group Strolling Sirens. A total of £77 was raised for Communicare at her Vintage dance night. This was despite only half the... Read More
Hospital Homecoming Official Launch happening today!
Commonwealth diver Gemma McArthur will be opening the event. Serena Lin, local popular singer will be performing from 2.30pm-3.30pm. There will also be a raffle. Please come and join us for a fun afternoon of... Read More
Communicare join Healthwatch for their Get Together
Over a 100 people passed through the doors of the Solent Showcase exhibition Stand Together which was well-known local artist Kev Munday’s. The idea was to allow members of the community to ‘take over’ the gallery and bring social issues... Read More
Hospital Homecoming Launch Party
We have recently been successful in obtaining funding through the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) for a new project Hospital Homecoming. Hospital Homecoming is a partnership project between the NHS and Communicare to match people... Read More
PR strategy key to Communicare’s growth
Communicare staff are currently working on extending services to those in need across the city of Southampton and in order to do this a big focus on volunteer recruitment will be necessary and one of the best ways we... Read More
Threepenny Bit Ceilidh prove a hit at Highfield
Communicare barn dance fundraiser success Over £1700 was raised with proceeds all going towards Communicare and its good work that it continues to do! Thank you to Carolyn Page our Trustee who organised the event... Read More
Finance update: grants and business connections
Grants We have been successful in receiving 2 grant applications from a one-off scheme called Caring Communities. One grant will fund our community tea parties that will be held in sheltered accommodation. We hope this... Read More
Vintage Dance Night fundraiser – Next week
Vintage Dance Night with Fundraising Raffle for Communicare Vie Portland, a supporter of Communicare, has organised a fantastic evening of Vintage tea, cake, music and dance. Where? Pear Tree United Reformed Church, SO19 7G When? Saturday 21 April 7.30pm-11pm... Read More
Funds raised from Vintage and Craft Fair
Funds raised at our Vintage and Craft Fair confirmed Just under £700 was raised – thank you to all who came and supported the event! A warm and welcoming day out at our Vintage and... Read More
Easter egg deliveries by Easter bunnies
A fantastic £120.00 was raised from our ‘Easter egg delivery by Easter bunny’ fundraiser. Faith Kenny and Vicky Duboc, two of Communicare’s volunteer coordinators, delivered the Easter eggs over the weekend along with one of... Read More
A big welcome to our new Projects Leader
Communicare are due to receive a grant from the Clinical Commissioning Group to facilitate a new project called Hospital Homecoming; it’s yet to go into full swing but the groundwork is being done and the... Read More
Faith’s half marathon training update
“With less than a month to go until the Southampton ABP Half Marathon, I’m working on increasing my run distances and trying to speed up my pace! (Although the two don’t always seem to go... Read More
Vintage and Craft Fair confirmed for November
Communicare’s successful Vintage and Craft Fair fundraiser is officially going to be held at Victory Gospel Centre in Portswood again after stallholders express their love for the quirky building’ capacious interior for visitors and stallholders.... Read More
Communicare The Rockstone pub’s chosen charity
Communicare were honoured to be chosen as The Rockstone pub’s charity to partner with on their weekend of their 175th anniversary. The pub itself is a building steeped in history and it was exactly 175... Read More
Easter Egg delivery by Easter Bunny
We are fortunate enough to be in contact with a team of Easter bunnies, who will be available to hand-deliver Easter eggs over the Easter weekend! If you know of any little ones (or not... Read More
Faith runs for Communicare in ABP Southampton Half
Faith Kenny, one of our volunteer coordinators, has signed up to run the ABP Southampton Half marathon and raise funds for Communicare to help those in need in the city of Southampton who are largely socially... Read More