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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.

Bitterne Station Community Hub every Friday for fun, chat and food

The Community Hub is in the old waiting room at Bitterne Station, Southampton., featuring a Friday Community Hub with hot drinks, pantry and a community garden. – The community hub came back to public use from 2024 (previously sitting empty) – They have run events such as gigs and raves – Regular community pantry: get food from Big difference…
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Kennel Volunteer

Greyhound Lifeline
We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly team caring for our greyhounds whilst they wait for their own forever homes. What you’ll be doing: Feeding our greyhounds breakfast or dinner, depending on the shift Ensuring our hounds have just the right food for them and medication if needed Cleaning the kennel kitchen and kennels once all the…
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Sholing Valleys Spring Fayre 2026

Sholing Valleys Study Centre
Sholing Valleys Spring Fayre 2026 will take place on Saturday 16th May in the field behind the Study Centre on Station Road Sholing SO19 8FP There will be an array of nature and wildlife stalls. Local businesses selling a great selection of handmade items. There will be games and activities, including a bouncy castle, alongside a raffle, BBQ, Cidery…
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David Family Foundation – art, animal welfare, the environment, people with learning and educational difficulties, and women’s services. Ongoing (once a year decisions)

David Family Foundation
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…
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Merriman Charitable Foundation – helping young people to find employment, education or training. Ongoing

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…
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One Stop Community Fund Deadline: Ongoing

one stop
The One Stop Community Deadline:  The One Stop Community Partnership programme offers support for community organisations located within two miles of a One Stop store. It provides an initial £1,000 grant and creates a long-term package of tailored assistance delivered jointly by the One Stop Community Team and the local store team. Successful applicants work with their local store…
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Manor Farm in Southampton – an entertaining, educational, and rewarding day out.

Manor Farm is found at Pyland’s Lane, Southampton SO31 1BH. Opening Times Open1 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 Monday – Sunday 10:00  – 16:00 Open1 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 Monday – Sunday 10:00  – 17:00 Today, this rich cultural heritage blends with contemporary visitor facilities to create an entertaining, educational, and rewarding day out for people of all…
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Benefact Trust – supporting social and educational community projects. Ongoing

  The programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities. This includes growing congregations and Christian communities, addressing social challenges facing communities, enabling wider community use of church building, schools and educational institutions.  Community Impact Grants Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grant programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on…
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