Are you a Southampton Resident?
Are you aged between 18-65?
If the answer is yes, get in touch with our support team who can help with:
- Benefits and financial support
- Debt management and budgeting
- Health and wellbeing
- Improving employment opportunities
In 2022 The Society of St James was awarded the contract to deliver floating support to residents of Southampton on behalf of Southampton City Council.
Through this service we are able to provide support at all levels to individuals who are living in their own homes if they are concerned about their tenancy.
If you are a Southampton resident or know of any Southampton resident who is struggling to manage their tenancy or related issues please email with your contact details and someone will be in touch within 2 working days.
Alternatively, you can visit one of our drop-ins, no appointment required, to get help and advice on any tenancy concerns you may have:
- Tuesday
- St Christopher's Church - every 4th Tuesday 11am-1pm (Upcoming Session: 28th October 2025 & 25th November 2025)
- Wednesday
- Two Saints Day Centre - weekly - 10am-12pm
- Old Chemist Food Bank - weekly - 10am-12pm
- Central Library- weekly- 10am-1pm. Polish speaking Drop In (usługi Polski drop in) W każdą środę od 10:00 do 13:00 Biblioteka Centralna w Southampton SO14 7LW
- Monty's Community Hub - 1st Wednesday of every month - 10.30am-12pm (Upcoming Session: 5th November 2025 & 3rd November 2025)
- Thursday
- Above Bar Church - weekly - 10am-11.30am
- Friday
- Saint Mary's Church - weekly - 11am-12.30pm
Contact Details
023 8001 2554
You can also visit Southampton City Council’s Cost of Living Information for online help and advice.
If you live in Portsmouth, please visit the Portsmouth Cost of Living Hub.
View other Specialist Support and Accommodation services.
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Southampton Floating Support
One off donation
£12 could go towards providing essential items like toiletries, towels and a change of clothes for someone moving from rough sleeping into a hostel.
£25 could go towards providing a bus ticket and interview attire for someone to attend a job interview, giving them the opportunity to secure employment and rebuild their life.
Just £20
a month could help us provide a wide variety of activities, accredited courses and volunteering opportunities so that people can explore their strengths. This is vital to helping secure a route into employment, and ultimately in sustaining a tenancy.
Just £50
a month could go towards helping someone furnish and decorate their first ever home. Giving people this choice is central to recovering from years of trauma and essential to building the stability necessary to sustain a tenancy.
Just £100
a month could go towards providing ongoing support to someone seeking a safe and secure privately rented home, including assistance with finding a reputable landlord, navigating tenancy agreements, and setting up essential utilities.