Pupil to tackle Ben Nevis for us!
A Southampton youngster is preparing to take on the UK’s highest mountain this summer to raise funds and awareness for us (July 2026). Wordsworth Primary School pupil Erin McGill, plans to climb Ben Nevis this weekend (July 26-27), depending on the weather, alongside mum, Helen, in support of our work helping people across the city.... 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
Volunteer Voices: why Jeff is one of our drivers
Volunteer Voices: why Jeff is one of our drivers People often ask us why they should volunteer with us. While our team could supply you with a multitude of reasons, we believe the most meaningful answers come from our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to share another of our Volunteer Voices – real... Read More
Volunteer Voices: Sue, Joan & a regular telephone call
We’re often asked why people volunteer with us. While we could tell all the reasons, the most compelling voices are those of our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to share another of our Volunteer Voices – real stories, from real people, in their own words, offering a genuine insight into what volunteering with... Read More
Volunteer Voices: Darren & the Friendship Group at Brew & You Café
We’re often asked why people decide to volunteer with us. While we could give you lots of reasons, we feel the most powerful voices are those of our volunteers themselves. For Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to share another of our Volunteer Voices – real stories, from real people, in their own words, offering a genuine... Read More
Volunteer Voices: Gwen & the story behind Sholing Friends
We’re often asked by people considering volunteering why they should choose us. While we could easily list the many reasons ourselves, we believe the most powerful answer comes from those who know us and our work best – our volunteers. That’s why, for Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’re sharing a collection of ‘Volunteer Voices’. These blogs... 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