Local organisations
we love to host and support

Artful Collective represents the very best in art and craft made locally. Their curated approach allows artists the space to stand out and makes it easy for people to find handmade products and experiences of the highest standard.

The CHAOS Network provides space and time for creatives in Southampton to connect and collaborate. 

Codebar’s goal is to enable minority group members to learn programming in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. They run free regular workshops and events.

A friendly, local charity that enriches the quality of life of lonely and isolated people in the city. Committed volunteers act as good neighbours; they offer practical and emotional support in a variety of ways at no cost to the service users (donations very gratefully received).

Sirena Curiosa (Curious Mermaid) sells books, looks and curiosities, which are mermaid, magic or ocean-themed. A percentage of all sales are donated to Yellow Door monthly, with profits invested in commissioning artists to create Curious Mermaids in various media.

Dead Good Days, for anyone who might, one day, die.

Flo’s Flea Markets regularly selling handmade and vintage goods.

Hampshire Bat Group is a registered charity made up of volunteer members. As a partner group to the Bat Conservation Trust, they aim to promote and support bat conservation in Hampshire and to raise public awareness about these fascinating animals. 

Local, independently-owned wine education company hosting regular wine tastings, courses and food and wine experiences in Southampton and Winchester for people who enjoy wine and want to learn more.

Fine art printmaker whose main practice is linocut, letterpress, monoprinting and bookbinding.

Kat is a yoga teacher with over 15 years experience practising yoga. She qualified in both Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga at Sampoorna Yoga, Goa gaining her 200hr qualification. Kat teaches classes for all levels and abilities.

A global non-profit initiative whose mission is to see more diversity in the creative industry, especially within leadership roles.. Only .1% of creative agencies are founded by women & non-binary people, the numbers are even smaller for women/non-binary BIPOC.

A network of men who believe that it’s not weak to speak. A peer to peer platform for men across Hampshire who struggle with the pressures of modern day life. They want to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.

Analogue, Digital and AI Collage Artist. "Inspired by the extraordinary, bored by the ordinary”.

An inclusive celebration of music of all genres amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of Southampton. Culminating in an annual multi-venue music festival in September.

No Limits offer free information, advice and help to children & young people under the age of 26 in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

2.4 million adults in England alone cannot read at all or can barely read. Read Easy’s vision is for all adults in the UK to have the literacy skills they need to fulfil their potential and live life to the full.

Located in the heart of the city, St Mary’s Church is a vibrant and welcoming environment for every age and stage across 3 services.

Sarah is a senior yoga teacher, reiki healer and student energy medicine practitioner. Her sessions combine her passions of  yoga, mindfulness, poetry, yogic philosophy and essential oils.

Creating space where music and arts matter. Sofar brings artists and audiences together through unique live music experiences in surprising spaces.

Southampton Clothes Swaps and stuff swaps is a group to bring together the community, stop waste and save money.

A group for Dachshund owners in Southampton who organise regular dog walks on Southampton Common.

Your local association of property professionals, est. 1948

Southampton & Winchester Visitor’s Group are volunteers who befriend asylum seekers and refugees in Southampton and Winchester.

Surfers Against Sewage are a campaigning charity made up of water lovers who protect the ocean and all it makes possible. They take action on the ground that triggers change at the top. Action from the beachfront, to the front-bench.

Yellow Door offer a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support & prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.