Mayor at our first 2025 Tree of Light
Southampton’s 803rd Right Worshipful Mayor and the city’s fourth Lord Mayor will be flicking the switch at our light-up event next Sunday. On Sunday, November 16, Councillor James Baillie will do the honours at St. James by the Park Church, Shirley for the first of our three free switch-on events this year. Where our trees... Read More
2025 AGM & Annual Report
The 2024-25 AGM is now complete. We met, for the third time at County Bowling Club in Northlands Rd – who are such wonderful hosts – thank you, especially, to James Lapage! This year, we introduced a newly styled annual report, which we hope you’ll find much easier to read. Chair of Trustees, Barrie Worth,... Read More
Our Tree of Light campaign gets bigger for 2025
We’ve launched our 17th annual Tree of Light fundraising and awareness campaign with more live switch-ons than ever this year. We’re helping beat isolation through our sponsored lights, each one commemorating a loved one or special cause, and our trio of switch-on events in November and December. Three real life switch-ons Our Manager, Annie explains: “We’re launching our... Read More
What Gift Aid means to us
We’re passionate about supporting isolated and lonely people in our city. Every donation we receive helps us provide befriending and practical help, and a sense of community to those who need it most. But did you know that your donation could go even further – at no extra cost to you – thanks to Gift... Read More
Celebrating Connection: International Day of Older People 2025
We join communities across the UK in celebrating the International Day of Older People on October 1 – a moment to recognise the vital role older adults play in shaping our society. This year’s theme, ‘Building Belonging: Celebrating the Power of Our Social Connections’, resonates deeply with our mission here at Communicare in Southampton. Older people are... Read More
Could you be our next trustee?
Are you passionate about encouraging neighbourly support to relieve loneliness and isolation? Would you be prepared to join a Board of Trustees taking responsibility for the delivery of the charity’s aims? If so, you could be just the person we’re seeking. COMMUNICARE is a church supported social outreach charity working across the city. We seek... Read More
Service users & volunteers visit top trainer’s racing yard
Some of our service users and volunteers recently visited a horse racing trainer’s yard as part of a further collaboration with the organisation Racing Together (September 2025). We helped organise the trip to Chris Gordon Racing near Winchester, supported by Racing Together and Great British Racing, for people who find it hard to get out... Read More
We’re championing under-represented voices for City Reflections’ project
Some of our service users and volunteers are participating in a ships and shipping project for City Reflections to celebrate the city’s maritime history (August 2025). We’re working with Southampton Forward and Southampton City Council to discover what the city’s maritime history means to our community using its archives, maritime vaults and art collection. SeaCity museum... Read More
We’ve taken service users & volunteers to meet top stallions for National Racehorse Week
We helped some of our service users and volunteers visit a stud farm recently as part of National Racehorse Week (July 2025). We took those who find it hard to get out on their own for an outing to Whitsbury Manor Stud near Fordingbridge in Hampshire, supported by Great British Racing. Whitsbury Manor Stud Joe... Read More
Pilates Charity Day raises more than £1,600
Southampton Pilates instructor Andrea Hill’s recent Charity Day at The Atherley Bowling Club on Hill Lane has helped raise an amazing £1,624.63 for us (June 2025). Funds raised from Andrea’s sessions last Saturday (June 14) and the raffle will be used to help us with our mission to eradicate loneliness in the city. Tremendous Annie,... Read More