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SOLID is our online directory of services – a community navigation tool that lets you know about local services or groups plus events and volunteering opportunities.. You can even filter by location and area of interest!
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Please note, whilst we do our best to keep information as up-to-date as possible, over time community services may change some details such as dates, times, and locations. The information we share is therefore subject to change.

If you find any errors, please let us know by emailing Community@southamptonvs.org.uk  so we can amend the incorrect information.

SSEN Accepting Applications for Powering Communities to Net Zero Fund The deadline for applications is 21 May 2026. Our Powering Communities to Net Zero fund helps communities in central southern England and the north of Scotland become more resilient in the face of our increasingly-volatile climate. It also supports the adoption of low-carbon technologies to help decarbonise communities. Scottish…
Prioritising happiness and kindness influences how we approach everything – including our personal lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces. It also shapes our views on public policy and helps us to consider the wellbeing of future generations too. We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Our…
The Blue Lamp Trust is seeking to appoint new Trustees in 2026 to strengthen Board capability and support future growth. The Trust is particularly interested in candidates with: Experience in local community organisations or supporting vulnerable people Skills in HR, finance, marketing, fundraising, IT and general corporate law Priority will be given to those with experience in Finance and…
We are looking to recruit Safe Online Volunteer Advisers, with a background in IT, in Hampshire to join our team. Our Safe Online volunteers deliver home visits and community talks to give practical, easy-to-understand online safety advice, helping people to protect themselves from scams, fraud, identify theft and other threats to their digital security. Talks – We provide a PowerPoint…
SSEN Accepting Applications for Powering Communities to Net Zero Fund The deadline for applications is  Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is offering grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 for constituted not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that help communities in SSEN service areas to become more resilient or to support the purchase and installation of low-carbon technologies that contribute…
Event Fundraising: Mountbatten’s fundraising team raises over £5m of the £10.5m we need every year, to ensure our services remain available to people across Southampton and a large part of Hampshire who face death, dying and bereavement. Time commitment: Flexible – some events at weekends and evenings. You will be involved in: Marshalling a walk/run Manning a stand selling…
Become a Special Constable. Become the Difference. What if just 16 hours a month could change your life and someone else’s? As a Special Constable with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, you’re not just volunteering, you’re stepping into a role with real powers, real training, and real impact. This is your chance to: ✨ Police local communities shoulder‑to‑shoulder…
David Family Foundation – what we fund A grant-making charity that usually makes a significant number of small grants each year.  Generally, small grants for under £10,000, are available to UK registered charities for a broad range of charitable purposes, including art, animal welfare, the environment, people with learning and educational difficulties, and women’s services. The charitable objectives of…
What we fund We focus our funding on three areas. At the trustees’ discretion we may proactively give grants to organisations or causes outside those listed here, but please do not apply speculatively if your work does not clearly align with the following priorities. 1. Young people & employability (UK) – We support organisations helping people—especially young people who are…