Yesterday we gathered at beautiful Eastleigh Lakeside Park for our coworking day and staff meeting. After we tucked into our summer picnic-full of home-made goodness 🍓 A great day spent collaborating, connecting, and celebrating all we’re working on together.

Do you want to be part of making a difference to VCSE sector across Hampshire? We are looking for a Community Specialist to join our team! 👉 Interested in this role? Learn more and apply here: lght.ly/4ih46h8 Closing date 21 July 2025 #Recruiting #NewJob #VCSE

Welcome to Rural Housing Week 🏡 👉 To kick off the week, read a message from our CEO Nicky Judd on how thriving rural communities are built on strong foundations: lght.ly/kh4ja0c #RuralHousingWeek defra Acre

Hastoe is organising an event which will tell the story behind the rural affordable housing project in Curdridge, including a site visit, lunch and a chance to chat with us. 📆 11 July, 11:30 - 14:00 👉 To book your place, email: [email protected] #RuralHousingWeek

Curdridge, the story so far 🏡 Our Rural Housing Enabler Mags talks about the scheme of 8 new affordable homes in Curdridge. Beginning its journey in 2010, this scheme is due to be completed in August. 👉 Read Mags blog here: lght.ly/293b45 #RuralHousingWeek

Rural affordable housing in Odiham Parish 🏘️ Charlotte one of the schemes residents talks about her experience of getting a new home on this site. 👉Read about it here: lght.ly/86d1nnk #RuralHousingWeek

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Rural Affordable Housing Spotlight Event 🏡 In March we held a rural affordable housing spotlight event which focused on the new housing scheme being built in Curdridge Parish. 👉 Learn more about Rural Housing Enabling: lght.ly/lh2nm8e #RuralHousingWeek

Anna from the Rural Housing Team shares her thoughts on how affordable, high-quality homes are essential for the health and wellbeing of our rural communities 🏡 👉 Read her blog here: lght.ly/ekak73a #RuralHousingWeek

As a landowner providing a site for affordable housing can make all the difference to rural communities. Robert Medway of Curdridge agreed to sell part of his land to enable a small affordable housing scheme. 👉 Read why he got involved: lght.ly/i3n381c

Looking for a new role? Join the Action Hampshire Team! 🎉 Help make a difference to the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Hampshire as a Community Specialist. 👉 Interested in this role? Learn more and apply here: lght.ly/hpc00mm

We've all been feeling the heat recently! ☀️ Anna, from our Safe and Warm Communities team has written a blog featuring tips about how to keep cool without racking up bills. 👉 Read her blog here: lght.ly/i587144 #SafeAndWarm #EnergySavingTips #Heatwave

Small changes can make a big difference! Helena from our Comms Team shares five easy, guilt-free ways to cut down on plastic this month. 👉 Read her blog here: lght.ly/lfmne3n Tell us your pledge using #PlasticFreeJuly and tag Action Hampshire

Join a skills building workshop that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions. 📍 Winchester, in person 📅 28 and 29 July 🧠 delivered by PAPYRUS 💡 Fully funded 👉 Learn more an register here: lght.ly/41f1cl9

Great to attend an event on Friday 11th July to visit an affordable rural housing scheme in Curdridge, Hampshire organised by @hastoehousing A real team effort by Action Hampshire Winchester City Council and the local community. cprehampshire.org.uk/news/a-home-in…

🤝 We’re thrilled our partnership with SGN has made a significant impact on keeping people safe and warm and proud to be featured in their annual vulnerability report, showcasing the power of collaboration for community good. 👉 Find out more at: lght.ly/a3g5977

Join the Action Hampshire team! 🎉 Help make a difference to the VCSE sector across Hampshire. We are looking for a Community Specialist (Business Development). 👉 Interested in this role? Learn more and apply here: lght.ly/il20ad1 Closing date 21 July 2025

It's #PlasticFreeJuly! We have asked the team what they can do to help cut down on single plastic use and over the next week we will be sharing their pledges. Our first one comes from Jess our Community Researcher. 👉 Read her blog here: lght.ly/h0j491l

We’re recruiting new Trustees – could this be you? No previous board experience? No problem. What matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference. 👉 Follow this link to learn more and download the info pack: lght.ly/l28lol #TrusteeRecruitment