Fundraising
Christmas Appeal update
“The generosity of our supporters knows no bounds” It is with great pleasure that we can today announce that we have reached the target of £5,000, which will go towards providing a hot meal for people at risk of homelessness this Christmas.
Read MorePatsy, gone but not forgotten
We have a blog from our CEO, Trevor Pickup, about a former resident of Albert Road South – and what he means to us all. This blog was written in 2020, but has been republished to celebrate 50 years of SSJ.
Read MoreMake a difference this Christmas
The Society of St James Christmas Campaign is now live, and we are looking to raise £5,000 to help vulnerable people in the area enjoy a better Christmas.
Read MoreProud of our Corporate Partners
This year we have worked hard to ensure that our corporate partners can really see what a difference they are making to vulnerable adults across Hampshire. We believe our partnerships have to be mutually beneficial providing funding, support and a raised profile for the charity; and for the corporate, an opportunity to build the brand,…
Read MorePortsmouth helps make ‘Pay it Forward’ a success
Following the successful launch of the Pay It Forward initiative at our Portsmouth-based Café in the Park earlier this year we are delighted to report that the scheme has been a truly heart-warming success! We launched Pay It Forward at an event back in July thanks to the generous support of Southern Co-op. We welcomed…
Read MoreSouthern Co-operative continue their support of SSJ
Southern Co-operative continue to support SSJ Southern Co-op colleagues have been working really hard to find different ways to support the work of the charity, and on Friday, it was the turn of Southern Co-op’s Chief Executive, Mark Smith and his senior leadership team. They met with SSJ’s Senior Management team at the Cafe in…
Read MoreEnterprise Flex-E-Rent present cheque to SSJ
£2,000 raised to support new shared housing. Last Tuesday, (30th), Natalie and Helen from Enterprise Flexi-E-Rent presented SSJ chief exec Trevor Pickup and Operational Director, Nicky Wilsenham, with a £2,000 cheque to support the purchase of new shared houses for those with a history of homelessness. Trevor said “we are delighted that Flex-E-Rent have chosen…
Read MoreSouthampton Property Association hold charity dinner in aid of SSJ
In a fun filled evening at the Grand Harbour Hotel, the Southampton Property Association’s annual charity dinner raised an impressive £8,919.70 in aid of SSJ. We were delighted to be the beneficiaries of this event, which featured a Hollywood Glamour theme and a whole range of fundraising activities. Guests had the chance to take part…
Read MoreSupport SSJ in the Rushmoor Community Lottery
Be in with the chance to win up to £25,000 each week! Created by Rushmoor Borough Council, Rushmoor Community Lottery gives you the opportunity to directly support local good causes, whilst being in with a real chance to win some money yourself. At just £1 per week, each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance of…
Read MoreSweet Charity Choir raise the roof for SSJ
A huge thank you to Sweet Charity Choir who raised a fantastic £1,725.19 for us at the end of June 2018! In their debut performance at St James Road Methodist Church in Southampton, the choir’s Dorset Branch sang a range of songs across all genres, including Pop, Rock, Indie, Gospel and even EDM. The choir was…
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