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The UK’s largest collaborative fundraising campaign, the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, is now inviting applications from charities of all sizes and sectors to take part. This year’s campaign runs from 2 - 9 December 202, and offers the opportunity for charities to double donations and “supercharge their end-of-year fundraising”. This campaign uses the "pledge model" which offers supporters of participating charities the opportunity to double their donations with match funding provided by a charity’s pledgers and Big Give’s Champions.

Why join the Big Give Christmas Challenge?

Access up to £25,000 in match funding: Eligible charities can unlock matched donations from Big Give’s Champions – leading philanthropists, foundations, and companies. Last year, 98% of eligible charities received a match funding offer, up from 83% in 2023.

Vital support for smaller charities: The campaign is open to organisations of any charity with an income of over £25,000.

Full details about how to take part (closing date to apply is 4 July).

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Screenshot 2025-06-11 at 13-59-16 Christmas Challenge - Big Give

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Alzheimer Cafe Farnborough - 20 June Meeting

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Alzheimer Cafe Farnborough - 20 June Meeting

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Alzheimer Cafés provide dementia-related education in a café-like setting for people with dementia (any type), their family, friends, professionals, and for anyone else interested in dementia. Refreshments are provided, and the AC is free of charge. Just like a normal café, there’s no need to register in advance: you can come and go as you please.   It is organized by trustees, a steering committee, and hosted by a Coordinator; volunteers and professionals help. The next Farnborough AC is meeting on the evening of 20 June at St Peter's Parish Centre in Farnborough. Website.

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AC Poster June 2025 - Grieving and Guilt

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Free Emergency First Aid for Volunteers Training - Fleet Library - 24 July

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Free Emergency First Aid for Volunteers Training - Fleet Library - 24 July

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We are once again collaborating with Hampshire Libraries to offer free Emergeny First Aid training for community group volunteers and staff who live in Hampshire.

Learning Goals:

To identify and explain how to carry out at least 3 first aid procedures in order to preserve a life, prevent the situation worsening and promote recovery.

To be able to perform and demonstrate a primary survey using DRSABCD when attending to a casualty.

To demonstrate and perform safe and effective bleeding control when attending to a bleeding casualty.

To explain how to prioritise treatment whilst minimizing risks to yourself and others.

Booking link here https://forms.office.com/e/R4Hr024GgJ

Please note that you will only receive joining instructions about a week before the start of the course, so assume that your booking has been received and make a note in your calendar to avoid no-shows. If we can achieve full attendance (max 12 people), we will be offered more free courses in the autumn term. We can vouch that the trainer is very approachable, and that this is an enjoyable and interactive training session!

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NEW! My Marketing Tools for voluntary and community organisations in Hampshire

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NEW! My Marketing Tools for voluntary and community organisations in Hampshire

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Hart Voluntary Action is partnering with Basingstoke Voluntary Action to promote their newest initiative: MMT – My Marketing Tools, which is an affordable marketing service for local voluntary and community groups. Designed specifically for voluntary and community organisations across Hampshire, MMT offers subsidised marketing to help organisations stand out. From website design and rebrands, tovideography, printing and training services, MMT helps local groups build their brand, share their story, and reach the people who need them most. In a time when visibility is more important than ever, MMT provides the expertise and resources that many grassroots organisations struggle to access. This service is all about giving groups the confidence and capability to grow their impact and reach more of the local community. As a proud partner, we fully support this initiative and encourage all eligible groups to take advantage of the support available. Find out more by visiting the BVA website: https://www.bvaction.org.uk/mmt

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Friends of Oakley Park Summer Fete - 19 July

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Friends of Oakley Park Summer Fete - 19 July

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For details about Oakley Park in Fleet and how to access the park, please go to this link.

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NEW! Free Community Garden Memberships for Unpaid Carers

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NEW! Free Community Garden Memberships for Unpaid Carers

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Do you support a spouse, friend or other family member? Join Hart’s Community Garden for free.

This Carers’ Week (9-15 June), Hart District Council is announcing free memberships to Hart’s Community Garden worth £80 for unpaid carers who live in Hart District. (Please note that the number of free membership places available is limited).

Carers often need support themselves and 87% of unpaid carers report a negative impact on their mental health as a result of their caring role.

Hart’s Community Garden members enjoy:

Free group gardening sessions during the week (Mondays to Thursdays)

A free pair of gardening gloves (for you to keep)

Use of all tools, equipment and a share of produce

Exclusive social events (twice a year)

The beautiful garden is located just outside Fleet on the edge of Edenbrook Country Park. All abilities are welcome. To find out more please contact the Hart’s Community Garden team hcg@hartvolaction.org.uk or call 01252 815652 x 201

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The Giving Machine are offering 8 unrestricted grants of £250 per quarter. The next application window opens on 1 July 2025. Eligible organisations are:

Registered charities

Schools

Community Interest Companies (CICs)

Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)

Other not-for-profit organisations

Link to the online application form here. Successful causes will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.

The Giving Machine can also help individual organisations set up their own Lottery schemes.

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Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund 25-26

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Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund 25-26

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Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is pleased that further grant funding is being made available by government to help restore and modernise rural community buildings across England. Village halls across England are now able to apply for grants to improve buildings and facilities. The fund recognises the important role that village halls play in supporting rural communities.

Groups responsible for village halls and working on projects to the value of £37,500 or more that lead to a reduction in rural loneliness, have a positive impact on the local environment, support the rural economy and contribute to community life can apply for grants between £7,500 and £75,000.  More detail at this link.

Smaller grants may become available later in the year.

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Much Ado About Nothing - Buckler's Hard - Home-Start Hampshire Fundraiser - 20 July

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Much Ado About Nothing - Buckler's Hard - Home-Start Hampshire Fundraiser - 20 July

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Each year, The Villagers Open Air Drama Group, based in Gosport, perform one of Shakespeare's plays. This year they are performing Much Ado About Nothing at a number of different locations in southern Hampshire, which raise funds for charitable causes. Their 20 July peformance at Buckler's Hard in the New Forest is raising funds for one of our member oganisations, Home-Start Hampshire. Booking link for this performance here.

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The Thames Water Community Fund support water projects run by community groups and charities whose projects link to one or more of the following:

Provide access to water sports

Improve the environment around rivers and other water bodies

Support nature with water related projects including pond creation and rainwater harvesting

Improve health in community spaces, for example, installing accessible toilets

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. July 2025, November 2025 and March 2026, and successful applicants will be informed within 2 weeks. Where possible, they want to provide further support through colleague volunteering. Please do include any opportunities to work with them in this way as part of your project request. Please check that your organisation is within Thames Water supply area before applying. The fund is hosted on Actionfunder. Last deadline to apply 28/02/2026.

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Family Fund: Your Opportunity (18 to 24 year olds) 

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Family Fund: Your Opportunity (18 to 24 year olds) 

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Support is available to assist low-income families caring for disabled or seriously ill young people aged 18 to 24 who live at home, helping to manage the significant additional costs of caring for young adults with high support needs. Funding is available for essential items that improve quality of life and promote independence, including technology, white goods, clothing, adapted sports equipment, travel expenses, and access to social or leisure activities. Applications must be submitted by a parent or carer and are considered on a first-come, first-served basis until resources are exhausted. This funding is provided by UK charity Family Fund through its Your Opportunity grant programme.

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The Here for Hart Directory is nearly three years old. It has over 500 entries offering support and information to local residents and professionals, and last year there were over 22,000 page views. Hart District Council is looking at whether there are ways we could improve the look, feel, and usability of the Here for Hart Directory to make it even better for people to use.

Please could you spare 15 minutes to complete this usability review, to help inform the changes that we make: https://forms.office.com/e/nuehdcGzks

Please feel free to share with others.  The survey link will be open until 6pm on 6th July.

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Please see above appeal for help from the Friends of Oakley Park committee in the resourcing of their Summer Fete on 19th July. Please email fete@oakleypark.org.uk or text 07918 596583 if you can provide donations or help out on the day.

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Vision 4 Youth - Summer Holiday Youth Club - 4-28 August

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Vision 4 Youth - Summer Holiday Youth Club - 4-28 August

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Vision 4 Youth's Summer Holiday Youth Club is running again this year! There will be a variety of sports, along with crafts, baking, and a full hot meal every day. Summer Holiday Youth Club will be open 12-5pm, Monday-Thursday, 4th – 28th August. The Summer Holiday Club is open to all, however there are free spaces available for those who qualify for Free School Meals, as it is a HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) provision. Alternatively, places are £15 per person all inclusive. Full details and registration link here.

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Lions Club of Fleet - Prostate Cancer Check - 9 August

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Lions Club of Fleet - Prostate Cancer Check - 9 August

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Sponsored by the Fleet Hospital and Community Friend, the Lions Clubs of Fleet are holding their next PSA Screening on Saturday 9th August, 10.00am – 2.00pm at the Key Centre, Elvetham Heath. Fleet. GU51 1HA.  Registration is required so please go to https://flions.mypsatests.org.uk

Due to the increased costs of each test a non-returnable fee of £10.00 is required to secure your appointment.

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Our local Lions Clubs are working together to collect donations of clean and undamaged mobility aids (see above picture), which can be dropped off at the Lions Community Store in Fleet. These donations will then be transported for the ongoing relief effort in Ukraine.

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CPRE Hampshire are running the Hampshire Countryside Awards again. This year the award categories are:

The Best Housing Solution

Green and Blue Spaces

Countryside Changemaker

Best Access to the Countryside

Nominations are open until 29 September. Winners will receive a £100 prize and gain automatic entry into the CPRE National Centenary Awards, giving your project a unique opportunity to gain national recognition and be part of a landmark moment in the countryside charity’s 100-year history. Each of the award winners will also have a chance to be put forward for the Hampshire Choice Award voted by members of the public and worth £500. Full details at this link.

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Screenshot 2025-06-11 at 12-56-03 Countryside Awards 2025 - CPRE Hampshire

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Inclusive Volunteering Guide - June 2025

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Inclusive Volunteering Guide - June 2025

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Our umbrella organisation, NAVCA, has just published "Inclusive Volunteering: Advice and Guidance from Local Infrastructure". Click on the image above to view the guide.  Volunteering helps communities to thrive, by improving health and wellbeing, bringing people together, and making a positive difference to local areas. But it's not always easy to know where to start to make your organisation more inclusive and accessible for volunteers.  The Inclusive Volunteering Guide, provides tips, advice and projects from local infrastructure organisations. The aim has been to include tips that you can implement easily and affordably, along with useful links to existing documents, to save you time.

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Live Jazz at the Cross Barn, Odiham - 25 July

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Live Jazz at the Cross Barn, Odiham - 25 July

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Enjoy a night of upbeat jazz: New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing with the Pete Rudeforth Jazz Band. Tickets £20. Booking link here.

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Meet the Aldershot & District Tinnitus  Support Group

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Meet the Aldershot & District Tinnitus  Support Group

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Tinnitus is unique to the person experiencing it. But ultimately it is the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external source for that sound. Someone with tinnitus may hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling or other noises. Tinnitus can be there all the time or come and go. The volume of someone’s tinnitus can vary from one episode to the next. The Aldershot & District Tinnitus Support Group, which is affiliated to the national Tinnitus UK charity, welcomes anyone who has tinnitus to come along to their monthly group meetings at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot. Their next monthly meeting will be in September. Contact details in the image above or see the Tinnitus UK website.

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Tinnitus UK Aldershot General Group Poster 2025

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Sebastian's Action Trust - Charity Golf Day - 23 September, Tynley Park Golf Club

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Sebastian's Action Trust - Charity Golf Day - 23 September, Tynley Park Golf Club

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📅 Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

⏰ Registration: Begins at 9:00 am, with tee off at 10:00 am

💰 Cost: £85 per person or £320 for a fourball

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Join Sebastian's Action Trust for a day of golf for a great cause! ⛳🏌️‍♀️

Full details and booking link here.

Sebastian's Action Trust provides tailored support for families with children facing life-limiting conditions. They work across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire.

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Action Hampshire/Healthwatch Hampshire Free Prize Draw

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Action Hampshire/Healthwatch Hampshire Free Prize Draw

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Action Hampshire are running a free prize draw as part of their Healthwatch Hampshire engagement project. Anyone who submits feedback about their experiences of health or social care in Hampshire via this link https://bit.ly/HWPrizeDraw by 31st July 2025 has the opportunity to be entered into our free Summer Prize Draw to win one of three £25 ‘One 4 All’ gift cards. They are seeking feedback on all aspects of individuals experiences of doctors, social workers, paramedics, dentists, pharmacies, physios, A&E, adult services or any other service they have used. They want to hear the good and the bad, anything from booking systems to accessibility of services, waiting times to satisfaction of services. All feedback is confidential and is used to help shape the future of local health and social care services.  Please share with your contacts, service users and wider networks. The prize draw is open to any Hampshire resident (excluding Southampton and Portsmouth) over the age of 18, one entry per person, terms and conditions apply.