Lord Mayor to join us for our first free Tree of Light event
We’re delighted to invite you to join us for our free Tree of Light remembrance events this festive season. Our first event takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at St James by the Park Church, where we’re honoured to have the Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Patricia Evemy, helping us mark the occasion by... Read More
Can you yabba dabba do better?
We’re challenging runners and walkers to sign up. for the 2027 ABP Southampton Marathon in fancy dress this month to help us raise invaluable funds and awareness (October 2026). We want to hear from people with imaginative costume ideas to rival or beat Team Communicare’s memorable marathon outfits from previous years to help vulnerable Southampton... Read More
International Day of Older People 2026
This International Day of Older People, October 1, we’re joining communities across the UK to celebrate the people, places and services that help older people stay active, independent and connected. The national theme for 2026 is ‘What’s on Your Doorstep?’, encouraging us all to think about the opportunities, support networks and community connections available close... Read More
Help us fill our 15 marathon places
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, and have launched our recruitment drive earlier than usual to help fill them ahead of race day in April 2027.... Read More
Tree of Light 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, together with trees at St Mark’s Church, Banister Park, and Woolston Millennium Garden, will be covered in hundreds of sponsored Christmas lights commemorating loved ones and special causes. The... Read More
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 answers come from our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to share another of our Volunteer Voices – real... Read More
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 – real stories, from real people, in their own words, offering a genuine insight into what volunteering with... Read More
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 to share another of our Volunteer Voices – real stories, from real people, in their own words, offering a genuine... Read More
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 work best – our volunteers. That’s why, for Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’re sharing a collection of ‘Volunteer Voices’. These blogs... Read More
Volunteers’ Week 2026 – sharing stories of connection & community
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 Voices’, we’re offering an insight into the power of connection and the many ways people can get involved. Meaningful volunteering... Read More