Expert on falls at Sholing Friends
Former Falls Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Southampton Sally Ann Belward is presenting at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court on February 2 to help officially launch the new club (2026). People living in the area are invited to hear Sally Ann speak at the friendship club, run in partnership with us to boost social connectedness... Read More
Tree of Light raises £2,000+
Thanks to your incredible support, our recent annual Tree of Light campaign raised an amazing £2,242.10 (January 2026). At the end of last year, we hosted three magical switch-ons for our light-covered trees – each one dedicated to commemorating a loved one or a special cause and sponsorship closed on December 31. Living best lives... 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
Mayor switches on our first Tree of Light of 2025
Southampton’s 803rd Right Worshipful Mayor and the city’s fourth Lord Mayor flicked the switch at our light-up event last Sunday (November 16, 2025). Councillor James Baillie did the honours at St. James by the Park Church, Shirley for our first of three free switch-on events this year to raise money to help the isolated. Magical... Read More
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