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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.

The Gardens Trust Community Grant. Deadline: 16/10/2026

The Gardens Trust Community Grant Volunteers hard at work. Courtesy of the Dawber Garden Community Trust. The Gardens Trust offers a grant scheme for volunteer projects supporting historic designed landscapes. The Gardens Trust Community Grant is for up to £10,000 and is intended to help seed-fund volunteer projects that will support historic designed landscapes in the UK. The application process…
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Woolston Community Centre Events and Activities

Woolston Community Centre
Woolston community centre activities and classes updated June 2026 Main building Address:  Church Road, Woolston, SO19 9FU Telephone: 07351 685255 Every weekday: Southampton Day Services from 8 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday Southampton Day Service provides activity based community services for people in the City of Southampton and is in partnership with Woolston Community Centre, making use of…
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Active Outdoors Southampton Grants Programme Deadline 28th September 2026

SVS and Public Health are working together to introduce the Active Outdoors Southampton Grants Programme, offering mirco-grants of up to £1,500 to local voluntary and community organisations. The deadline for application is the 28th of September. We are passionate about getting the community active in the city’s many Green Spaces. We know there is brilliant work already going on and are keen…
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Marketing volunteer needed for Not-for-Profit Eco Publisher

Habitat Press/Green Stories project
The Green Stories project has run 21 free competitions resulting in numerous publications: https://www.greenstories.org.uk/. Habitat Press: a not-for-profit publisher run by volunteers to publish winners of the Green Stories competitions and other books that inspire climate action: https://habitatpress.com/. For example, half of the books on this list are published by Habitat Press https://thebookslist.com/20-fiction-books-to-inspire-climate-action/ We have great content: plays: books,…
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Friends of Peartree Green Nature Reserve (SO19 7GU)

  Peartree Green is near the site of the historic Supermarine Factory, known for its production of seaplanes and the Spitfire. During World War 2, air attacks aimed at the factory caused major destruction of the houses on the Green and left significant bomb craters. In the 1970s chalk from the construction of the M27 motorway was laid at…
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Holyrood Estate Community Garden Volunteer Helper

Holyrood Gardeneers
Community Gardening Volunteers Wanted We’re looking for volunteers to help support the local Holyrood Gardens and Allotment. This is a flexible opportunity – give as much or as little time as you can! Tasks may include: Weeding Watering Planting General garden maintenance Jobs will vary depending on the season and your physical abilities. What we offer: A friendly and…
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Commitee Members at St Denys Community Centre

St Denys Community Association
Volunteers Needed at St Denys Community Centre Could you spare just a few hours a month and help keep your local community centre thriving? We’re looking for friendly, community-minded people to join our team as: You do not need previous experience — just enthusiasm, ideas, or practical skills that could help support the centre. Whether you enjoy: DIY or building…
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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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