Communities in Southampton

28/01/2026

The next Police And Community Together (PACT) meeting will be held at Weston Court on 3rd February at 6pm. We hope to see you there!

28/01/2026

The next Police And Community Together (PACT) meeting will be held at Bitterne Library, next Tuesday at 1pm We hope to see you there!

19/01/2026

The next PACT meeting will be at Hinkler Community Centre (also known as Thornhill Community Library) on 21st January, 6-7pm. It would be great to see you there!

13/01/2026

Junior Neighbourhood Wardens

If you know a young person who is looking to do something positive this year, let them know about our Junior Neighbourhood Warden scheme.

The free programme is a great way for children and young people to make new friends and learn new skills, whilst making a positive contribution to local communities.

Junior Wardens enjoy regular, fun activities that aim to promote citizenship and instil a sense of civic responsibility.

👉👉 Find out more and apply online here: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/juniorwardens

09/12/2025

See the below poster about the upcoming Poerswood Community Mixer!

08/12/2025

Their is a Police And Community Together (PACT) meeting for Woolston/Peartree tonight. The meeting will be held at Merryoak Community Centre at 6pm. Please come along to hear local police priorities and share any community concerns.

05/11/2025

New hate crime helpline launched

A new national helpline has been launched to help Muslim residents who have experienced hate crime. The British Muslim Trust Helpline is available to listen, support, and help people report any issues safely. All calls are handled by Muslim staff to ensure cultural and religious understanding of the context of these incidents.

All communications and personal information shared with the helpline are treated in the strictest confidence to ensure people feel reassured when reaching out for support.

How to contact the service

Freephone helpline (between 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday) 0808 172 3524
Website form – designed with three steps and mostly non-required fields for easy completion.
Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and live chat. People can use these services at any time, and a member of the team will provide follow-up on the following day.

Find out more on the British Muslim Trust website: https://britishmuslimtrust.co.uk

28/10/2025

27/10/2025

From Idea to Impact: Writing a Winning Awards for All Application

Led by two experienced Southampton City Council officers, this free one-hour online workshop is designed for community groups, voluntary organisations, CICs, and charities seeking to secure funding through the National Lottery’s Awards for All programme.

In this practical session, you’ll learn exactly what funders are looking for, how to strengthen your application, and how to clearly demonstrate your community impact. Whether you’re new to funding or looking to improve your success rate, this workshop will provide you with the insights, tools, and confidence to make your bid stand out — and secure the support your project deserves.

Through the Awards for All programme, you can apply for grants between £300 and £20,000 to fund projects lasting up to two years.

Funding is available for projects that:

Bring people together to build strong relationships within and across communities

Improve the places and spaces that matter to local people

Help more individuals reach their potential by offering early support

Support people, communities, and organisations facing increased challenges due to the cost-of-living crisis

To book on follow the link here: https://businesssolentevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/1265804/From-Idea-to-Impact-Writing-a-Winning-Awards-for-All-Application


📅 Date: 11/11/24
🕒 Time: 12pm-1pm
💻 Venue: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)
🎟️ Cost: Free

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight, strengthen your funding applications, and take your community project from idea to impact.

From Idea to Impact: Writing a Winning Awards for All Application - Online 11/11/2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Business Solent Events

11/10/2025

It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

The definition of a hate crime is: “Any incident or behaviour that is perceived to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender identity, or disability is considered a hate incident or hate crime. Any hate incident which constitutes a criminal offence is a hate crime.”

In line with the theme, this year’s focus is on disability hate crime, highlighting the unique challenges faced by disabled people and the importance of inclusive support.

If you have been affected by hate crime, please reach out for support.

You can report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Find out more here: soton.cc/ReportHateCrime

If you're a council tenant, you can also contact your local housing office: soton.cc/HousingOffice

03/10/2025

Southampton City Council is deeply saddened by the distressing incident that took place at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday. Our thoughts are with the Jewish communities in Manchester and across the country.

Southampton stands in solidarity with all those affected. In times like these, it is more important than ever that we come together in unity, reaffirming our shared values of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Places of worship should be sanctuaries of safety and reflection, not sites of fear. We must continue to build bridges between communities and reject hate. We extend our heartfelt support and sympathies to the communities affected in Manchester. You are not alone.

Our Communities Team will continue to work with partners and communities to ensure that Southampton is a safe city for all.

30/09/2025

Our next PACT meeting is being held at the Oasis Hub on Melchet Road on Thursday at 6pm. We hope to see you there!