11 run marathon for us & there’s still time to sign up
Eleven Southampton runners will be participating in the 10km and half marathon races at the ABP Southampton Marathon next month in aid of us and there are still spaces available for anyone who would like to join the team (April 7, 2024). Among those running for us is Ali Fisher, who is Day Opportunities Manager... Read More
2023 AGM & Annual Report
The 2022-23 AGM is now complete. We had a wonderful time, gathering to discuss what we’d achieved this year and approve the figures and accounts. Thank you so much to County Bowling Club in Northlands Rd, for hosting us – what a wonderful venue, set in beautiful grounds! Thank you also to all of those... 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
Tree of Light 2023
We’re thrilled to announce our 15th annual Tree of Light campaign and that we have two real life switch-on events coming up. We hope you can join us! One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden and a large donated tree at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road, will be covered in hundreds of... Read More
KES@AvenueStAndrews
UPDATE: NEXT GROUP SEPTEMBER 2024 Friendship Club at Avenue St. Andrews Church, Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.45pm. Our vision to beat loneliness A new multigenerational project started in September 2023, bringing a smile to the faces of residents from the Portswood and Banister Park areas of the city. Sixth form students from King Edward VI school are using... Read More
New home for Communicare
We’ve moved to a new home in the city and now have offices at 6, Northlands Road. Annie Clewlow, our Manager explains “Our charity was launched more than 30 years ago by a team drawn from all walks of life and has expanded as the years have progressed. We have not had the opportunity to... Read More
Our plant sale raises nearly £400
Shoppers and gardeners who purchased a range of plants at our sale last Saturday have helped us raise £390. The money collected at our event at CommuniBakes will go towards the work we do helping vulnerable and isolated people in Southampton. Thank you Emily Arbery, our Fundraising and Finance Coordinator, says: “Thank you so much... Read More
Runners raise £1,676 for us at Marathon
Runners from Southampton who ran in the ABP Southampton Marathon on Sunday (April 2, 2023) have helped raise £1,676 for us. Our team of runners participated in the 5km and half marathon races. A fantastic fundraiser What a fantastic amount raised by our Communicare running team. Everyone did a fantastic job and we’re so proud of them... Read More
Our volunteer conference is huge success
We recently (March 25, 2023) hosted our annual conference for our volunteers, which included a variety of workshops and a celebration event, and it was a huge success. Variety of workshops Our attendees were able to take part in a variety of workshops, including spiritual care, hearing and dual sensory loss, mental health, living with... Read More
Purchase plants for your garden and raise money for charity
Plant lovers from Southampton can purchase a range of new plants for their gardens or homes at our plant sale on Saturday, April 29 from 10am until 12.30pm at CommuniBakes, at 21 St James Road in Shirley. Helping raise funds for us People have been asked to sow extra seeds for us and donate plants... Read More