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
Southampton Mental Health Network is recruiting!
Do you have excellent communication and computer skills? Are you caring, flexible and able to work with a wide range of people? If so, you could be just the person the Network is seeking. This post will be 30 hours per week, negotiable, £12.75 p/h, initially one-year fixed term contract. The post holder will be... 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
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
Shining a Light of Love: Tree of Light Remembrance Names 2025
As Christmas approaches, our city becomes home to a very special tradition – Communicare’s 17th Annual Tree of Light campaign. This year, the campaign grew even brighter with three switch-on events bringing people together to celebrate, remember and help tackle loneliness across the city. Each twinkling light on our trees reflects a story – a... Read More
We’re launching our NEW Craft & Games Club!
We’re delighted The Barker Mill Foundation have sent us £1,000 to help us launch our Craft & Games! The idea is to share the joy of crafts and games with isolated people at home and at local friendship clubs (essentially befriending with added fun!). Benefits Helps befrienders and service users develop relationships Gives more purpose... Read More