We are

We are
Action Hampshire!

Whether it’s a large charity, a small lunch club, or a social enterprise, we enable and inspire people, organisations and communities to be the best they can be!

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We strengthen

We strengthen
the VCSE sector

We strengthen and connect voluntary, community and social enterprise leaders, organisations and networks.

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We promote

We promote
community-led action

Action Hampshire has a long history listening to communities and empowering them to get involved and take action in the issues that matter to them.

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We champion

We champion
diversity and equity

We’re proud to work with diverse communities and community organisations across Hampshire to promote inclusion, celebrate diversity and challenge inequalities.

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VCSE Champions

With specialist knowledge of social enterprise, community buildings and diversity/inclusion, we provide support to thousands of VCSE organisations.

670+

organisations involved in our work in the last 3 months

Rural Advocates

With 72 years of rural experience from housing to village halls, we're passionate about ensuring access & opportunity for Hampshire's rural communities.

85%

of Hampshire's communities
are rural

Community-led

We listen to communities and support them to take action. We support local, place-based initiatives and help raise the voices of communities.

7 decades

playing a critical role supporting
Hampshire’s communities

Proudly diverse

Since 2005, we've raised the voices of seldom heard communities, and led work on health inequalities, fuel poverty, social isolation and other inequities.

18 years

celebrating diversity and challenging inequity

We work collaboratively in support of strong, connected and equitable communities. We empower charities, social enterprises, community groups and purpose-driven businesses to share ideas, learn from one another and work together. 

From our expertise in social enterprise and community buildings, to projects addressing rural development and health inequalities, we listen to Hampshire's communities and support them to thrive.

We strengthen, challenge, and connect.

We believe in the leadership power of communities and champion local, place-based action. We seek to challenge inequality and to promote inclusion in all we do. We would love to hear from you - please get in touch!

We are delighted to announce that we recently received a 2026 Winchester Business Excellence Award for the Charity and Social Enterprise category.

 

We are incredibly excited to launch the Hampshire Changemakers Awards. This event is a testament to the amazing individuals and groups who are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements and inspiring others to follow their lead.

Nicky Judd, Action Hampshire CEO

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