“It’s such a fitting tribute” says Dan as festival set up in his wife’s honour raises £6k for Hants hospice

In 2021, Ashleen Bateman was diagnosed with terminal cancer – but she and husband Dan were determined to make the most of the time she still had left. Together with... READ MORE »

Fordingbridge community shop launches share offer to help stock its new and improved premises

The volunteer team at The Green Gram in Fordingbridge are looking to help more customers reduce their environmental impact as they move into a larger outlet. It comes... READ MORE »

“This is only the start”: Hospitality veteran Simon is helping the industry get fit for a good cause

Fit for Hospitality is a new initiative providing guidance to employees in the hospitality industry on how to manage their physical and mental wellbeing – as well as a... READ MORE »

Champion Group backs Hampshire Air Ambulance as riders gear up to tackle 154-mile charity cycle

Basingstoke’s Champion Group are looking to go above and beyond for their charity of the year as they field sponsors for an upcoming fundraiser, Hampshire Loopy. On... READ MORE »

“It’s an absolute pleasure” – Southampton housebuilder reflects on £400k year of fundraising

It’s been a blockbuster year of fundraising for the Southampton team at Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Since July 2022, they’ve put a total of £400,000 towards all... READ MORE »

Peak performance! Construction recruiters pledge to raise £50k through series of charity challenges

The team at ITS Southampton have chosen to celebrate a company milestone by raising £50,000 for the Sue Ryder charity – £1,000 for each year in business so far... READ MORE »

Self-esteem champion Vie is on a mission to make everyone feel better about themselves

Vie Portland, the Southampton-based Founder of VieNess Discover You Love You CIC, is on a mission to make people feel better about themselves. “When I’m working with... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Scouts to raise £50k on epic walk; Isle of Wight's first beach sauna; Inaugural Winchester Food Fest

Chandlers Ford Scouts set off on 1710km odyssey to raise £50k A group of scouts from Chandlers Ford have set off on a journey of epic proportions to raise £50,000... READ MORE »

Hampshire housebuilder supports Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary with £5k donation

Hampshire housebuilder Barratt Homes has donated £5,000 to a donkey sanctuary on Hayling Island. The Hayling Island Donkey Sanctuary provides a lifelong home to working... READ MORE »

Three Peaks challenge sees Hampshire builders merchant raising more than £1.9k for charity

A team of seven employees from Elliots Builders Merchant have raised more than £1,900 for their charity of the year: Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. The septet took... READ MORE »