Triple Paralympic Gold Medallist at friendship club at Hart Court
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 his inspiring experiences at the friendship club, run in partnership with us, on February 9. Disability Sport Advocate Peter, who... Read More
Children’s Mayor to officiate at one of our free Tree of Light Christmas switch-ons
You are invited next week to our two final Christmas Tree of Light switch-ons to raise awareness of loneliness in our city – with the Children’s Mayor officiating at one of them (December 6, 2025). Our free light-up events will take place on the same day, Saturday, December 6, at Woolston Millennium Garden and St.... 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
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
Volunteers’ Week 2025 – Our volunteers explain how volunteering has changed their lives
Volunteers helping us with our mission to eradicate loneliness in Southampton are marking national Volunteers’ Week by raising awareness of the positive impact volunteering has on their lives (June 2-8, 2025). Through stories showcasing the rewarding nature of the activity, we’re hoping others will be encouraged to volunteer. Volunteer Stories Our Manager, Annie explains: “As... Read More
Why Ann volunteers for us
We’re often asked by people thinking of volunteering why they should choose us. It would be easy to give you lots of reasons why, however it’s best if you hear from our volunteers yourself. ‘Volunteer Stories’ So, as part of 2025 Volunteers’ Week we’ve put together a selection of ‘Volunteer Stories’ to give you more... Read More
Plant Sale raises an amazing £820!
Keen gardeners who purchased a range of plants for their plots and windowsills at our fundraising sale last Saturday (May 10, 2025) have helped us raise £820 from the event so far. We held our bring and buy plant sale at CommuniBakes with the money going towards the work we do assisting vulnerable and isolated people... Read More
Thank you for helping fund our escape outdoors
We’ve raised £300, thanks to your generous donations, to take a group, who find it hard to get out on their own, on an escape to the great outdoors at one of the ‘Urban Wild’ events on Southampton Common. Your donations will help to fund an accessible minibus. If you would still like to donate to this,... Read More