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Jamies Computers – Helping you get Connected
Get Connected with Jamies Jamies Computers is proud to announce our collaboration with our Community Partners SO:Linked, TWICS, Drop The Mask Productions and more, to launch the “SO:Let’s Connect” project. The pilot is funded by SO18 Big Local and is therefore initially covering Townhill Park, Harefield and parts of Midanbury but we hope to expand…
Read MoreGrant means SSJ can continue to help key workers
The Society of St James has received funding to provide bikes for key-workers, as well as training for vulnerable adults in bike maintenance. The grant from My Journey Community Grants and Southampton Council means the team at Re-Cycle Bikes can continue refurbishing and delivering bikes to key-workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Throughout lockdown, service users…
Read MoreBehind the scenes – my 12 months at SSJ
My year of learning at SSJ Twelve months ago I started working at the Society of St James as their Social Media, Communications, and Marketing Officer. I remember my first day in the office like it was yesterday – turning up as early as I possibly could – after catching the 6am ferry from the…
Read MoreFirst Place for Southern Co-op Partnership
Our Partnership with The Southern Co-op has been recognised with a national award at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards. Announced on Wednesday, May 27th, the award saw SSJ and the Southern Co-op succeed in the short-term partnership award for the Love Your Neighbourhood programme. We are extremely proud to be judged to be the…
Read MoreNew funding for bike project helps key workers
New funding from the Bike Bike Revival (Cycling UK) and Southampton City Council helps Re-Cycle Bikes get key workers moving during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read MoreNew grant helps SSJ support the vulnerable during Covid-19 outbreak
The Society of St James is delighted to have been awarded a £10,000 grant from the National Emergencies Trust (NET) fund by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation. The funding aims to support local charities and grassroots organisations that have been impacted by Coronavirus and the funding is being distributed through a network…
Read MoreSocial Distancing – keeping a healthy mind
Staying healthy and positive Due to restrictions set in place by the UK Government to combat Covid-19, some of our services have gone into hibernation. Projects such as ReFit help our service users the chance to find their way to a healthy and active mind. Whilst the services are currently not open and active, support…
Read MoreProud of our care and support workers
The tireless efforts of SSJ workers Last night, and quite rightly, the country came together to share their appreciation for the incredible work done by NHS staff members during the outbreak of Covid-19. We know how important care work is – especially in times like today.
Read MoreNational Lottery funding is a boost for Re-Fit
Re-Fit Boost The Society of St James is delighted to have been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for two projects in 2020 and we would like to thank the National Lottery and its players for their support.
Read MoreVital SSJ documents to be translated thanks to offer of support
Translation made easy for SSJ We at SSJ are really excited about the offer of support from Luke and the team at TranslationServices.com to translate some of our essential support documents into various languages. This will help make our services even more accessible to our service users who are already dealing with multiple disadvantages and complex…
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