Community Groups and Volunteering
Southampton values and promotes voluntary and community action throughout the city and has many ways of supporting this. Southampton Voluntary Services is the umbrella organisation in the city providing voluntary & community groups working in Southampton with independent support and an independent voice. There are also many other opportunities to get involved in community services to support the city.
Community information from Southampton City Council
A Community Grant is available for community groups that live within the city boundary. More info from Southampton City Council
Community Builders Project is aimed at helping people to set up arts and crafts based community groups, for ages 18-65, in urban and rural areas around Southampton, the New Forest, Test Valley, Winchester and Eastleigh.
BBC Action Network can help you change something in your local area. Get in touch with people who feel the same way and get advice on taking action.
Southampton City Council’s Community Services
Southampton City Council’s Community Team
Community information service from Southampton City Council ensures that communities, groups and local people have an opportunity to influence decisions that affect their quality of life.
Communities and Local Government aims to offer a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all
The Community Information Service from Southampton City Council ensures that communities, groups and local people have an opportunity to influence decisions that affect their quality of life.
Southampton City Council’s Communities Team builds relationship with local people and local communities.
Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) (SVS) is the umbrella organisation in Southampton providing voluntary & community groups working in Southampton with independent support and an independent voice.
Southampton Centre for Independent Living CIC is a Voluntary Sector Organisation with conference facilities, run and controlled by Disabled People.