Charity

The Barratt Homes relay team at last year's event

Housebuilder gets set to run relay marathon for charity

The group outside St Mary's

The group outside St Mary's

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Friends walk 20 miles from Fratton Park to St Mary’s Stadium

Alan Titchmarsh has taken over as patron of the Mountbatten Group

Alan Titchmarsh has taken over as patron of the Mountbatten Group

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Alan Titchmarsh takes on new role as Southampton charity's patron

Mark Houghton MBE was paralysed in an e-scooter accident in Dubai and his family have now started a fundraiser to bring him back to Southampton.

Mark Houghton MBE was paralysed in an e-scooter accident in Dubai and his family have now started a fundraiser to bring him back to Southampton.

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Plea to bring home MBE-winning hero paralysed in Dubai e-scooter accident

Carol and Geoff Wilkinson MBE are celebrating 60 years of happy marriage

Carol and Geoff Wilkinson MBE are celebrating 60 years of happy marriage

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The meeting in a former Southampton tram shed which led to 60 years of marriage

Fred McKie, Sarah Carr and Paula McKie celebrating their return to the UK from Australia

Fred McKie, Sarah Carr and Paula McKie celebrating their return to the UK from Australia

New Milton man to run London Marathon for pancreatic cancer research

Louise Hill, co-founder and CEO of GoHenry from Lymington

Louise Hill, co-founder and CEO of GoHenry from Lymington

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Women race 1,200km across India in rickshaws to raise money for charity

Danielle, with sons Lennox and Sonny, and husband Joe.

Danielle, with sons Lennox and Sonny, and husband Joe.

British Heart Foundation

Mum of boys with heart defects celebrated this Mother's Day for supporting charity

Hope Street is an innovative project for charity, One Small Thing, located in Southampton

Hope Street is an innovative project for charity, One Small Thing, located in Southampton

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'Transformational' £5m grant to fund project to help women and children

Dozens of Romsey Ukraine Support Group volunteers gathered at Woodley Scout Hall in Romsey

Dozens of Romsey Ukraine Support Group volunteers gathered at Woodley Scout Hall in Romsey

Romsey volunteers make more than 700 trench candles for Ukrainian soldiers

The KONG Stuff-a-thon event

The KONG Stuff-a-thon event

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Pet store hosting 'heartwarming' event to help dogs in shelters

The NSPCC has issued advice on dealing with misbehaving children

The NSPCC has issued advice on dealing with misbehaving children

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NSPCC issues advice on how to deal with badly-behaved children

Nick Wilson and Kevin Sawers will play chess for 10k during the ABP Southampton Marathon next month

Nick Wilson and Kevin Sawers will play chess for 10k during the ABP Southampton Marathon next month

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Runners to play chess throughout ABP Southampton Marathon 10k

The Clarendon Way Walk takes place between Winchester Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral through the stunning countryside on 8th June.

The Clarendon Way Walk takes place between Winchester Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral through the stunning countryside on 8th June.

Clarendon Way Walk: A personal challenge for a worthy cause

Shôn Dale-Jones is touring to The Point, Eastleigh

Shôn Dale-Jones is touring to The Point, Eastleigh

Beside the Seaside

Award-winning theatre maker comes to Eastleigh

Diane Carrier reached 30 years of volunteering at Calshot RNLI

Diane Carrier reached 30 years of volunteering at Calshot RNLI

Woman honoured for 30 years of service with RNLI

Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, the ‘Teddy Bear Ladies’ from BBC TV’s The Repair Shop

Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, the ‘Teddy Bear Ladies’ from BBC TV’s The Repair Shop

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Saints legend to open new charity shop in town

A HIOWAA CPR Skills For Life training session in action

A HIOWAA CPR Skills For Life training session in action

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Book a free life-saving CPR skills session with air ambulance staff

The Little Owls school was torched by a suspected vandal

The Little Owls school was torched by a suspected vandal

Thousands raised as community rallies following pre-school 'arson'

Maria Stefea and Jayne Holloway from Barchester's South Division

Maria Stefea and Jayne Holloway from Barchester's South Division

Regional directors to swap suits for chef whites in charity cook-off

28,000 members of the public attended the festival in 2024

28,000 members of the public attended the festival in 2024

Free charity food festival with MasterChef winner to return

Parker Meggitt presented a donation of £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity

Parker Meggitt presented a donation of £7,802.75 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity

Company donates more than £7,000 to charity

Paul Spencer, site lead, and Daryl Hansford, supply chain manager at the Fareham site, presented the cheque to the charity.

Paul Spencer, site lead, and Daryl Hansford, supply chain manager at the Fareham site, presented the cheque to the charity.

Fareham engineering company donates over £7,000 to charity

Russian consultant anaesthetist Leo Krivskiy standing in front of his row boat, Happy Socks.

Russian consultant anaesthetist Leo Krivskiy standing in front of his row boat, Happy Socks.

Southampton doctor nearing end of Atlantic Ocean rowing trip

Community Hero, Pat Canning and Scrivens Hythe Branch Manager, Maryanne Lowe

Community Hero, Pat Canning and Scrivens Hythe Branch Manager, Maryanne Lowe

'Community hero' awarded for "countless acts of kindness"

Representatives from Sophies Legacy, Rowans Hospice, Cedar School, New Life Domestic and Momentum in Fitness attended a presentation from Xelabus where each charity received £500.

Representatives from Sophies Legacy, Rowans Hospice, Cedar School, New Life Domestic and Momentum in Fitness attended a presentation from Xelabus where each charity received £500.

More charities given boost as bus firm gives back on anniversary year

Scope on Shirley High Street

Scope on Shirley High Street

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High street shop closes leaving thank you message to customers

Runners at the Eastleigh 10k in 2024

Runners at the Eastleigh 10k in 2024

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Eastleigh set for 40th anniversary of 10k race this weekend

Ken Holt combined training and fundraising by doing a static cycle ride at his gym

Ken Holt combined training and fundraising by doing a static cycle ride at his gym

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Eastleigh man to cycle length of Britain in five days for charity

The donation was presented by Lion Ian Donnison to Scout leader Martyn Blake.

The donation was presented by Lion Ian Donnison to Scout leader Martyn Blake.

Romsey & Waterside Lions

Donation will help Scout group replace worn-out tents

Joker Squad visited Southampton's Children Hospital dressed up as Star Wars characters.

Joker Squad visited Southampton's Children Hospital dressed up as Star Wars characters.

Southampton Children's Hospital

Children at Southampton hospital get a visit from a galaxy far, far away

Saints Women lost 2-1 at Women's Championship leaders Birmingham City.

Saints Women lost 2-1 at Women's Championship leaders Birmingham City.

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Spacey-Cale suffers narrow defeat to Birmingham on Saints Women return

NFBP chair praises event for fostering connections and recognising talent

NFBP chair praises event for fostering connections and recognising talent

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'Remarkable' event celebrates International Women's Day

The Young Carers Festival in 2019

The Young Carers Festival in 2019

World's largest festival for young carers returns to Southampton

A group of Woodlands pupils delivered a prize-winning presentation during a Saints Foundation event

A group of Woodlands pupils delivered a prize-winning presentation during a Saints Foundation event

Southampton pupils win Wembley trip as Saints Foundation inspires

Shanie along with a volunteer

Shanie along with a volunteer

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

"The shop has become a true community hub"

The No Limits visit with Southampton Test MP, Satvir Kaur, CEO Natalie Webb and former Chief Exec Mike Harris

The No Limits visit with Southampton Test MP, Satvir Kaur, CEO Natalie Webb and former Chief Exec Mike Harris

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Southampton charity receives new government funding to help young people

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

New sponsorship deal provides hospice with 'valuable stability'

Tomasz Kowalski previously completed a 24-hour dance marathon and holds the title of Poland’s Fastest Computer Builder.

Tomasz Kowalski previously completed a 24-hour dance marathon and holds the title of Poland’s Fastest Computer Builder.

Charity Fundraiser

Southampton HGV driver takes on London Marathon for cause close to his heart

Romsey Relay Marathon 2023 at Broadlands Estate.

Romsey Relay Marathon 2023 at Broadlands Estate.

Romsey Relay Marathon returning to the Broadlands Estate

Holly Hopwood (left) and Antonio Gama.

Holly Hopwood (left) and Antonio Gama.

Charity Fundraiser

Itchen students to release album to raise funds for local hospice

Photo of black smoke billowing into the air after a crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire.

Photo of black smoke billowing into the air after a crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire.

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Southampton charity 'devastated' by oil tanker crash

Carl Steadman, 31, is gearing up to take on the London Marathon in memory of his brother Craig.

Carl Steadman, 31, is gearing up to take on the London Marathon in memory of his brother Craig.

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Meet the man taking on the London Marathon in memory of his brother

Ollie with his mum and dad

Ollie with his mum and dad

Son raising awareness of disease that affects just 350 people - including his mum

Meg and Sparky sat together, as the service dog nears retirement.

Meg and Sparky sat together, as the service dog nears retirement.

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Deaf woman thanks service dog for 'affection' after husband died

This is the first time in the charity's 77-year history that the charity has had royal patronage

This is the first time in the charity's 77-year history that the charity has had royal patronage

The Princess Royal becomes first royal patron of maritime charity

James Beattie will DJ at Heartbeat's inaugural

James Beattie will DJ at Heartbeat's inaugural

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Saints legend to DJ at heart charity's biggest event yet

Liz Lea, therapeutic services manager at No Limits, one of 24 Early Support Hubs across England to receive a share of £7 million in funding.

Liz Lea, therapeutic services manager at No Limits, one of 24 Early Support Hubs across England to receive a share of £7 million in funding.

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Mental health charity gets over £50k in funding to support young people

A fundraiser for Café Thrive, set up by a blogger, has raised thousands for the independent cafe.

A fundraiser for Café Thrive, set up by a blogger, has raised thousands for the independent cafe.

Fundraiser for burgled vegan café beats target by thousands

Kevin Sawers is looking for a mate to play chess with during the ABP Southampton 10k next month

Kevin Sawers is looking for a mate to play chess with during the ABP Southampton 10k next month

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Runner looking for chess mate to join him for ABP Southampton Marathon 10k

Ram ‘Kelly’ Kalyan at the Unity 101 Community Radio studio

Ram ‘Kelly’ Kalyan at the Unity 101 Community Radio studio

‘Every day is a milestone’: Unity 101 Community Radio celebrates 20th anniversary

Paula Glover is researching how volunteering opportunities arranged by employers benefit companies, employees and charities.

Paula Glover is researching how volunteering opportunities arranged by employers benefit companies, employees and charities.

University of Winchester

PhD student researches volunteering opportunities arranged by employers

Oakhaven Hospice has been awarded £157,000, which can be spent only on upgrades and refurbishments

Oakhaven Hospice has been awarded £157,000, which can be spent only on upgrades and refurbishments

Hospices awarded share of £25m - but say more money needed

Southampton man to run London Marathon after teenage son applied without him knowing

Southampton man to run London Marathon after teenage son applied without him knowing

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Dad to run London Marathon after son secretly entered him into race