Southampton Parent Carer Forum

City Mission supports individuals and families in Southampton who are experiencing financial hardship through its network of food banks and community support services. Their food banks provide emergency food parcels to help people through difficult times, alongside practical support and signposting to other services. Please note that City Mission food banks are referral only, which […]

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Themed Activities and Planned Sessions. No need to book, just turn up.

Free Play Sensory Session Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

For children with additional needs

Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such […]

Safe Haven Southampton offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 11-25 experiencing difficulties with their mental health in the city. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and […]

Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such […]

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about A session for parents/carers with new born babies up to the age they start to move around and become mobile.

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

We are here to help you with every aspect of your life that may be having an impact on your education or employment. Work Club is a space for you to get help wherever you’re at, from finding college courses and exploring career ideas, to applying for places and vacancies all the way through to […]

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such […]

We invite young people and their families to join us for a preparation to adulthood workshop/transition to adulthood. We will look at support available at each stage and gather feedback on it. We would welcome all ideas about improving the support for young people who are or about to transition to adult service. The workshop […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

“Make and take”summer workshops 🎨✨ FREE Summer Craft Workshops in Eastleigh! ✨🎨 We’re bringing the creativity to Wells Place, Eastleigh Town Centre this summer… and it’s completely FREE! 🙌 🗓 Workshop Dates: 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 31st July 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 31st August 10am - 1pm in Wells Place Eastleigh town centre Bring the […]

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Free Play Sensory Session Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

1 Hour Jump Sounds and lighting is adjusting to cater for those with additional needs Free carer per SEN ticket - must show proof of care and supervision by carer is mandatory

Join us for weekly story time in our childrens section. Suitable for Children 2-5  

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Free Play Sensory Session Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Be transported back into the distant past in this activity-packed session exploring prehistory. Handle objects […]

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Be transported back into the distant past in this activity-packed session exploring prehistory. Handle objects […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such […]

Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such […]

This nine week long group covers understanding and identifying emotions, the responses to stress and physical effects of emotions, negative thinking, triggers, self-esteem, and self-compassion. This is a safe place to meet people with similar feelings and experiences. The programme is flexible to ensure that we can meet the support needs of those attending and […]

Free Play Sensory Session Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

“Make and take”summer workshops 🎨✨ FREE Summer Craft Workshops in Eastleigh! ✨🎨 We’re bringing the creativity to Wells Place, Eastleigh Town Centre this summer… and it’s completely FREE! 🙌 🗓 Workshop Dates: 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 31st July 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 31st August 10am - 1pm in Wells Place Eastleigh town centre Bring the […]

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Kick off the summer with the first of our hands-on messy Art for All workshops. Take inspiration from the natural world and print a scaly tailed pangolin! We will design and print with a polytile printing block onto gorgeous collaged forest backgrounds. Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a […]

Free Community Play Day at Hoglands Park!Families are invited to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of free fun at Hoglands Park on Friday 24th July, 11:00am–3:00pm. There will be something for everyone, including sports activities, arts and crafts, face painting, bouncy castles and much more. Food will also be available throughout the event.This is a great […]

Kick off the summer with the first of our hands-on messy Art for All workshops. Take inspiration from the natural world and print a scaly tailed pangolin! We will design and print with a polytile printing block onto gorgeous collaged forest backgrounds. Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a […]

Kick off the summer with the first of our hands-on messy Art for All workshops. Take inspiration from the natural world and print a scaly tailed pangolin! We will design and print with a polytile printing block onto gorgeous collaged forest backgrounds. Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a […]

Safe Haven Southampton offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 11-25 experiencing difficulties with their mental health in the city. Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and […]

1 hour in the arena No music plays and the team are sensitive to the participants differing needs Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-10am, and Wednesdays during school holidays 9am-10am.

“Make and take”summer workshops 🎨✨ FREE Summer Craft Workshops in Eastleigh! ✨🎨 We’re bringing the creativity to Wells Place, Eastleigh Town Centre this summer… and it’s completely FREE! 🙌 🗓 Workshop Dates: 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 31st July 1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 31st August 10am - 1pm in Wells Place Eastleigh town centre Bring the […]

It’s that time of year again, it’s the Mayfield Summer Fayre. This time it’s even bigger and will be spanning over two days. Come join us for a weekend of fun, food and music with an added twist. This time for the Summer Fayre we have a petting zoo with goats, chickens, rabbits and ducks….

Avoiding food going to waste. Everyone welcome, as long as you: Bring one Re-usable bag only ( one per family please)  

1 hour in the arena No music plays and the team are sensitive to the participants differing needs Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-10am, and Wednesdays during school holidays 9am-10am.

1 Hour Jump Sounds and lighting is adjusting to cater for those with additional needs Free carer per SEN ticket - must show proof of care and supervision by carer is mandatory

A calmer way to enjoy the games you love. Runs once a month – check our schedule for upcoming dates! Our SEN Quiet hour session has been designed with our Special Educational Needs gamers in mind. Reduced machine volume Main lights kept on Fewer players in the session​ Ear Defenders available * * These are available […]

It’s that time of year again, it’s the Mayfield Summer Fayre. This time it’s even bigger and will be spanning over two days. Come join us for a weekend of fun, food and music with an added twist. This time for the Summer Fayre we have a petting zoo with goats, chickens, rabbits and ducks….

About Naturewatch Our monthly Naturewatch club is for accompanied children aged 4 to 11.  The aim of Naturewatch is to encourage children’s interest in nature through fun educational activities while helping to raise awareness about the natural world. Activities include: nature walks plant, animal and fungi identification crafts & games treasure hunts ​ Each session […]