Service users & volunteers visit top trainer’s racing yard
Some of our service users and volunteers recently visited a horse racing trainer’s yard as part of a further collaboration with the organisation Racing Together (September 2025). We helped organise the trip to Chris Gordon Racing near Winchester, supported by Racing Together and Great British Racing, for people who find it hard to get out... 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
We’ve taken service users & volunteers to meet top stallions for National Racehorse Week
We helped some of our service users and volunteers visit a stud farm recently as part of National Racehorse Week (July 2025). We took those who find it hard to get out on their own for an outing to Whitsbury Manor Stud near Fordingbridge in Hampshire, supported by Great British Racing. Whitsbury Manor Stud Joe... Read More
Pilates Charity Day raises more than £1,600
Southampton Pilates instructor Andrea Hill’s recent Charity Day at The Atherley Bowling Club on Hill Lane has helped raise an amazing £1,624.63 for us (June 2025). Funds raised from Andrea’s sessions last Saturday (June 14) and the raffle will be used to help us with our mission to eradicate loneliness in the city. Tremendous Annie,... Read More
Donations take group on ‘Urban Wild’ trip
We helped some of our service users attend an ‘Urban Wild’ day out recently thanks to generous donations from members of the public (June 2025). We took those, who find it hard to get out on their own, to one of Southampton National Park City’s events on the Common at the end of May. Combat... Read More
Volunteer – meet new people and feel rewarded
Bob is one of our longest standing volunteers. Here’s what he has to say about volunteering for us and why it’s so rewarding: “I’ve been involved with the charity for nearly 25 years in a variety of roles from Company Secretary and Trustee, finance and searching out grants. “As a volunteer, I have had the... Read More
Be a shopping buddy
The last of our ‘Volunteer Story’ blogs for Volunteers’ Week 2025 shows how easy it is to become befriender for us…all you need to do is go shopping! Friendship Our volunteer Chris regularly takes our service user Graham shopping. But it’s more than the physical act of going to the supermarket together once a week,... Read More
When volunteering hits the right notes
We pride ourselves on doing our very best to match volunteers and service users when it comes to befriending. We help people of all ages who are isolated or lonely in communities across Southampton. Multi-generational success One of our multi-generational success stories is Jane and Becca. Jane, who is retired, tells us all about her... 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