Action Hampshire

02/09/2026

We’re looking for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that manage community spaces to become Research Friendly Spaces as part of Raising Voices in Research (RViR) 💬
By bringing research into trusted, familiar community spaces, the project aims to help researchers connect with communities who are currently under-represented in health and care research. If you decide to become a Research Friendly Space, you’ll be eligible for a £200 grant to support your involvement. Join a free, 45-minute introductory session to find out more about the project, the support available and what becoming a RViR: Research Friendly Space could involve.

Tuesday 29 September, 10:30–11:15
Thursday 8 October, 15.00–15.45

👉 Follow this link to find out more and book your place: https://zurl.co/xfrt9

01/09/2026

Introducing our September Member of the Month: Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW🌻
Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW is a charity dedicated to ensuring that nobody faces dementia alone. Founded in 2022, the charity provides practical guidance, emotional support, and opportunities for connection to people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The organisation was created in response to the lack of accessible support available following a dementia diagnosis. Today, it supports people at every stage of their dementia journey, helping them navigate challenges, reduce isolation, and improve their wellbeing through a range of personalised and community-based services.

👉 Follow this link to learn more about the support they offer: https://zurl.co/nTYOj

31/08/2026

Keep in touch with us! 💻
We have a FREE fortnightly newsletter packed full of sector news, funding & training opportunities, ways to network and useful resources to help your organisation grow from strength to strength. Why not subscribe to Connect today?

👉 Follow this link to subscribe: https://zurl.co/HEK9B

28/08/2026

Keep those nominations coming! ⭐
Celebrate the individuals or organisations you think have made outstanding achievements in making your community a better and fairer place. Nominate them in one of ten great categories in the Hampshire Changemakers Awards.

- Healthy Futures Award
- Community Project of the Year
- Youth Leader Award
- Environmental Sustainability Award
- Wellbeing Champion
- Inclusion Equity and Diversity Award
- Innovation in Community Partnership and Development Award
- Heart of the Community Award
- Lived Experience Leader Award
- Business Excellence in the Community Award

👉 Follow this link to learn more about these categories and nominate: https://zurl.co/EdQcd

28/08/2026

Our final spotlight on the August member of the month: Daybreak 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
A charity working with children, young people and their families. They provide a free, open-access preventative service for families who are not involved with the Local Authority called Dragonfly which was launched in April 2025. Rhiannon’s family self referred into the Dragonfly project in August of that year.

👉 Follow this link to read her story: https://zurl.co/9thj9

27/08/2026

Action Hampshire member Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW are holding their walk for dementia event next week and throughout September

👉 Follow this link to learn more, sign up and start walking for change! www.mydementiasupport.org/walk-for-dementia/

Only six weeks to go until we Walk for Dementia!

We’re thrilled to announce the fifth year of Walk for Dementia!

Thanks to your incredible support, last year we raised a fantastic £12,000 to help people living with dementia across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This year, we’re making it even easier for everyone to get involved.

New Format for 2026:

Walk anytime, anyplace, anywhere during the month of September

– whether it’s a stroll through your local park, a hike along the coast, or a wander around your neighborhood. Wherever you are, you can make a difference.

Prefer to walk with others? Join one of our organised community walks at these beautiful locations:

📍 Warsash Harbour

📍 Barton on Sea

📍 Basingstoke Eastrop Park

📍 Emsworth Quay

Every step you take helps us provide vital support and services for people affected by dementia.

How to Get Involved:

✅Register online and set your own walking challenge or join a community walk.

✅Share your journey and fundraise with family, friends and colleagues.

Let’s make this year our biggest yet. Together, we can walk towards a brighter future for those living with dementia.

👉 Sign up today and start walking for change! www.mydementiasupport.org/walk-for-dementia/



HUGE thanks to our corporate & community sponsors;
Banana Wharf
Rowe & Co.
Hildon Water
Right at Home Solent: Southampton, Fareham, Gosport & New Forest East
Parker Meadows
Mornington Court Care Home
Kingfishers Care Home
Linden House Dementia Care Home
Sway Place Care Home
The Lifestyle Card
Jelly Drops

26/08/2026

Let’s work together ⭐
Whether you’re passionate about social justice, health equality, innovation, enterprise, sustainability, or community resilience - we’d love to explore how your organisation can be part of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2027.

To learn more about sponsorship or partnership opportunities, download our information pack from our website and together, let’s celebrate the people powering progress across Hampshire! Get in touch at [email protected] with further questions.

👉 Follow this link to learn more about the awards and download the sponsorship pack: https://zurl.co/s1OPz

25/08/2026

It's nearly time for our next members breakfast networking session 🥐
Have a chat online about challenges and opportunities facing VCSEs. It's the perfect time to have discussions, network and share ideas. Thursday 3 September 09:00-10:00.

👉 Follow this link to register your place at the next breakfast session: https://zurl.co/JjJ0Q

24/08/2026

Reaching the voices which matter 💬 Could your community space host research events?
Would you like to reduce health inequalities and ensure more under-served communities involved in research? Join one of our free introductory sessions to find out how your venue could become a 'Research Friendly Space'. Find out about the support available, and how your venue could play a role in making research more inclusive.

Join us online - Tuesday 29 September and Thursday 8 October.

👉 Follow this link to find out more: https://zurl.co/H89vc

21/08/2026

Get your nominations for the Hampshire Changemakers awards in now! ⭐
Celebrate the individuals or organisations you think have made outstanding achievements in making your community a better and fairer place.

Here are the 10 categories you can nominate in:
- Healthy Futures Award
- Community Project of the Year
- Youth Leader Award
- Environmental Sustainability Award
- Wellbeing Champion
- Inclusion Equity and Diversity Award
- Innovation in Community Partnership and Development Award
- Heart of the Community Award
- Lived Experience Leader Award
- Business Excellence in the Community Award

👉 Follow this link to learn more about these categories and nominate: https://zurl.co/IrHuU

The Hampshire Changemakers Awards celebrate the remarkable contributions made by individuals, organisations, and businesses towards creating a positive impact in Hampshire.