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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.

SVS Photography Competition: Through the Lens

SVS
Through the Lens Photography Competition – Now Open! Southampton Voluntary Services invites you to capture the spirit, impact and heart of volunteering through your lens. What does volunteering mean to you? Show us through your photography. All images must be taken in Southampton. Winning and runner-up entries will be proudly displayed at SVS for 12 months! A fantastic opportunity…
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Family Support Volunteer

Simon Says Child Bereavement Support
Family Support Volunteer Role – Southampton Support bereaved families when they need it most. Become a Family Support Volunteer with Simon Says Bereavement Support and help parents and carers feel heard, supported, and less alone. Are you someone who listens with empathy and connects with people during life’s most difficult moments? Could you be that reassuring presence for parents…
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Simon Says – supporting Children to grow around their Grief with Hope

simon says
For a quarter of a century, we’ve been giving grief a voice, helping children understand their feelings, supporting families to rebuild their lives, and guiding professionals to respond with confidence and compassion. Throughout 2026, Simon Says will host key events, designed to raise awareness, engage our community, and generate vital funds to sustain our services. We hope you will…
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Action for Happiness – Prioritising happiness and kindness

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…
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Guidance to parents whose child is starting Reception Class

Starting Reception – a definition Legally, a child must start school no later than the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday (compulsory school age). For example, if your child reaches compulsory school age on 31 March, they must start full-time education in the summer term that year. You can apply for a school place in the autumn…
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Saints@ Saints Works 12-week Programme for 16-19 years old in Southampton

What is Saints Works? Southampton has some of the highest rates in the country for 16 to 17 year-olds not being in employment, education, or training. Saints Works is a 12-week project that works with 16 to 19 year-olds who are not in education, employment or training, that aims to support young people into work or school. The Stewarding…
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Kings Trust Courses for young people in 2026

We have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business. Coming up: Get Ready for Careers in Health and Social Care Build confidence with Explore Team: our personal development course Support to start your own…
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