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The Dower House in Hampshire collected over £500 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance during a scenic sponsored walk. Residents and staff trekked the Watercress Way, joined by two dogs, as part of an annual fundraising effort.
A spring garden party at a Winchester funeral home raised over £4,000 for Winchester Youth Counselling during Mental Health Week 2026. Mayor Sudhakar Achwal and local leaders attended the event, highlighting rising youth suicide rates as a critical concern.
The 900-year-old Gothic masterpiece is embarking on a £12 million conservation project to repair its crumbling South Nave Aisle. Donors can now sponsor individual stones, with their initials carved into replacements. Work begins this month with the first three bays prioritised for public safety.
A grieving Portsmouth man completed an 11-day, 249-mile Everest base camp trek carrying his brother’s photo, raising over £5,000 for families shattered by homicide.
Alton College students organized a grueling 12-hour netball marathon, uniting athletes and supporters to raise £1,200 for local charities including Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society. The event showcased community spirit and student initiative.
Over 290 parents and expectant parents scooped 7,000 bargains at Kings’ School, giving pre-loved items a second life and channeling proceeds into vital NCT services across Hampshire.
Max Lambert’s relentless fundraising for Emmaus Hampshire has already eclipsed £1,000 in seven days. The young campaigner is now set to take on a grueling mud run in his second challenge this month.
The Trethowans law firm team ran across all race categories in the ABP Southampton Marathon, raising £2,221 for Naomi & Jack’s children’s hospice. Donations were matched by the firm, pushing the total past £2,200.
A fundraising golf event at Corhampton Golf Club raised £1,250 for Winchester Go LD, supporting adults with learning disabilities through life skills, advocacy, and social inclusion. Parent supporters Nick and Jo Lowe organized the day, featuring local business prizes and competitive challenges.
Arsenal Invincibles legend Ray Parlour captivated guests with tales from his playing days as a Hampshire gala raised £85,000 for the Lewis Moody Foundation. The event, hosted by former England rugby star Kyran Bracken, drew top business figures from across the region.
The Royal Horticultural Society has lifted its ban on garden gnomes at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, drawing celebrity artists including Alan Titchmarsh and Dame Mary Berry. The painted gnomes will raise funds for the RHS’s school gardening campaign.
Students from Osborne School transformed Steamtown in Eastleigh into a stage last night, delivering a high-energy rock and pop show that raised £105 for Friends of Osborne School. The Night of Rock II event showcased the pupils’ talent and teamwork, drawing a lively crowd that fueled their confidence.
Over 400 runners participated in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Winchester, raising £55,000 for research. Survivors and supporters celebrated recovery and honoured loved ones lost to cancer on Sunday, May 17.
John, long-time treasurer of Romsey Family Support Group, has retired after guiding the charity through growth and crisis. His wife Joan, now chair, continues shaping its future as new blood takes the helm.
Nine-year-old Otilly and seven-year-old Barnaby raised £247 for Halterworth Primary School by tackling a grueling 1.5km obstacle course. Their effort supports a £30,000 campaign to expand a Forest School program on recently acquired land.
Hampshire villages buzz with fundraisers and socials this month. From a Micheldever plant sale to a Sutton Scotney café raising cash for children’s cancer care, the calendar is packed. A dog show in Barton Stacey and live folk concerts cap off the lineup.
A surprise performance on Winchester’s high street raised £2,500 for Legacy Dance Independent, a Hampshire-based troupe of young artists. The flash mob, held last month, featured 35 dancers and singers ahead of their summer showcase on August 15 at Thornden Hall in Chandler’s Ford.
The Prince of Wales abandoned royal protocol to pedal 630 miles alongside Radio 1’s Greg James for Comic Relief, marking the first time a senior royal has participated in the charity’s flagship challenge. The surprise move came just 48 hours before the ride’s scheduled start.
Wellow Golf Club in Hampshire raised £11,850 for Alfie’s Wish in 2025 through year-long fundraising. The campaign featured a golf day, fashion show, competitions, and community-driven events. Alfie’s Wish co-founder Charlotte Butler accepted the final cheque in February.
Hampshire’s beloved 2026 Walk the Test Way fundraiser opens registration in May, offering 5-to-25-mile routes on September 27. Since 2003, the event has raised over £1.3m for local charities.