• Communities Against Cancer: From humble beginnings to the House of Commons

    It’s been over 7 years since our Communities Against Cancer story began. We’ve delivered workshops, awarded grants, showcased the impact of our work, introduced a team of Health Champions and […]

  • From cancer survivor to Community Health Champion

    Nagina Kaleem’s cancer journey was not only a fight against illness but also a struggle against fear, rejection and misunderstanding. A science teacher by profession, Nagina spent over 20 years […]

  • Co-design the Action Hampshire Way

    Working together with local communities to build a healthier Hampshire and Isle of Wight is a priority for us at Action Hampshire Did you know, we are currently working alongside […]

  • Catching up with our Community Health Champions 

    It’s always inspiring to meet individuals who go the extra mile to deliver work they are passionate about.   Our Health Champions are no exception and on 24 September I was […]

  • Let’s Be Smokefree: supporting healthy, equitable communities across Hampshire

    The Let’s Be Smokefree project was developed to create healthier, happier, and more resilient communities across Hampshire. Delivered by Action Hampshire and funded by Hampshire County Council, the Let’s Be […]

  • From good intentions to meaningful action: Formalising EEDI in the VCSE Sector

    In a sector built around collaborating with communities to create positive change, Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is already reflected in the values that underpin much of what we do. The […]

  • Reflecting on success: Celebrating the winners of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026 – Wellbeing Champion Award

    Our series of interviews with the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026 winners continues with a look at a unique approach to mental health and recovery. The Wellbeing Champion award was presented […]

  • Social media quick wins: The 30 Minute Strategy

    Adopting social media into your communications and marketing strategy is not anything new for most charities, community buildings, and VCSE organisations, but maintaining and growing your profile can be a […]

  • What makes a research friendly space?

    Throughout multiple phases of Raising Voices in Research, VCSEs have told us that health and social care research would be more accessible if it met communities where they are, in […]

  • Reflecting on success: Celebrating the winners of the Hampshire Changemakers Awards 2026 

    Our next spotlight in this series looking back at the Hampshire Changemakers Awards highlights a leader in community-led collaboration. Kikoi Connection was presented with the Innovation in Community Partnership Award, […]

  • Navigating challenging meetings

    10 tips to keep meetings on track. Ever sat in a meeting where you’ve been undermined or ignored? In 1999 during a brainstorming session, I presented an idea. Instead of […]

  • Creating positive change, one pledge at a time

    At Action Hampshire, sustainability has become a growing area of focus for our team, particularly since we launched our National Lottery-funded Sustainability Project in 2024.  Since then, we’ve been working […]