Helping the vulnerable through the hot weather
When we’re trying to keep ourselves cool it’s easy to forget that some of us are more vulnerable than others in extreme weather conditions. Older people and those with underlying […]
Reflecting on success: Celebrating the winners of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026 – Heart of the Community
Next in our celebratory series looking back at the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026, we spotlight a figure who has become synonymous with local spirit and collective action. This past January, […]
Reflecting on success: Celebrating the winners of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026 – Community Project of the Year
Looking back on the highlights of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026, one resonant moment of the day was the presentation of the Community Project of the Year Award. The award winner was announced as Fair Ways, a […]
Rural Housing Week: Knowing your NIMBY from your BANANA in the world of rural, affordable housing
I first came across the acronym NIMBY when I attended a communications training day for people involved in rural affordable housing. It was an event attended mainly by Rural Housing […]
Rural Housing Week: How we’re helping Dummer Parish Council plan for the future!
Find out how our Housing Needs Survey supported Cllr Sheila Harden to start the process of creating Rural, Affordable Housing in Dummer. Luke Buckland from our Rural, Affordable Housing team […]
Rural Housing Week: Creating homes and building communities
Claire Morgan, our specialist in Rural Housing gives her reflections on the need for housing and the importance of raising awareness during Rural Housing Week 6-10 July. I’ll be honest, […]
Rural Housing Week: A rough guide to rural, affordable housing in Hampshire
To help clarify the process of bringing affordable homes to your village, we’d like to share the story of a development in Curdridge, a rural village in Hampshire, 7 miles […]
Awards can recognise others as well as ourselves
I admit it, I have had mixed feelings about award ceremonies. You recognise a volunteer for 100 hours of service, what does that say to the volunteer who had less […]
Community centres give small organisations a helping hand
A key part of our role at Action Hampshire is to support Hampshire’s community buildings. We provide training, resources and help amplify the incredible work of these small but invaluable hubs […]
Supporting small charities to promote cancer awareness
Small charities are the backbone of their communities – trusted, accessible, and uniquely placed to reach people who may otherwise face barriers to vital health information. During Small Charity Week, […]
