More free 2026 Tree of Light switch-ons
Two more of our free Tree of Light events launching the festive season and bringing Southampton residents together to remember loved ones and raise awareness of loneliness have been announced this month (October 2026). We’re hosting a total of three complimentary community celebrations in Shirley, Banister Park and Woolston during November and December, with everyone welcome... Read More
We’re hiring a Senior Coordinator
We’re looking for a caring, organised and flexible Senior Coordinator to join our team. Hours: 25 to 35 hours per week (negotiable) Pay: £13.75 per hour Contract: Initially a one-year fixed-term contract Location: 147, Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FH About the role Do you have excellent communication and IT skills? Are you caring, flexible and... Read More
Our Tree of Light initiative is back for 2026
We’ve launched our 18th annual Tree of Light awareness and fundraising campaign for 2026 – with a series of community switch-on events planned (September 2026). We want to help beat isolation through our sponsored lights, each one commemorating a loved one or special cause, and our switch-on events in November and December. Switch-on events Annie, our... 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
Bowls sessions keep rolling so Southamptoners can stay connected
A popular community initiative helping to boost social connectedness and keep people active in Southampton is continuing to thrive thanks to an ongoing partnership with us and support from volunteers. The bowls sessions – a joint initiative with us, Atherley Bowling Club and Unpaid Carers – launched last year as a funded, monthly activity, bringing... Read More
Team Flintstone take on ABP Southampton Marathon to raise awareness for us
FOUR runners are taking on May’s ABP Southampton Marathon 10K dressed as the Flintstones – complete with stone age car – to raise funds and awareness for us (April 2026). The team hopes the eye‑catching outfits and car will highlight the finance and volunteers needed to help us boost social connectedness and reduce isolation for... Read More
Four to run Marathon for us & there’s still time to sign up
Four Southampton runners have signed up for the ABP Southampton Marathon on May 3 to help raise funds and awareness for us (March 2026). The runners are participating in aid of us, to help support our work helping Southampton’s vulnerable and isolated, and we’re eager to hear from more runners, walkers or supporters keen to... Read More
Runner roundup: Our brilliant team member Liz
Joining our wonderful group of runners for the ABP Southampton Marathon for a third year is Liz, our colleague, who is participating in the10K. Running for our organisation makes Liz’s challenge especially meaningful. She witnesses daily how essential our work is: supporting the isolated, easing loneliness, boosting social connectedness and offering neighbourly help across the... Read More
Runner roundup: Paul – running 10k for a charity his family loves
Paul is gearing up for the ABP Southampton 10K, running alongside his wife Liz and supporting us – a charity he’s come to know well through her. Paul’s goal this year is ambitious: he’s aiming to complete the 10K in one hour 15 minutes. Although he hasn’t run this distance in an event before, he’s feeling... Read More
Runner roundup: Ali is running for community & connection
Ali, aged 45, is a dedicated runner with nine years under her belt, is taking on the half marathon, part of the ABP Southampton Marathon, in support of us on May 3, 2026. Post-run banana Ali ran this distance for us before and this year she’s aiming for a time of two hours 30 minutes.... Read More