Your community

A community is not just a group of people who live in a particular area, but can also be people who share a particular lifestyle, religion, hobby or interest. These pages show how the city council supports Southampton's communities and how you can get involved. There is information for and about community groups and projects.

City of Southampton Strategy

The City of Southampton Strategy (CoSS) is the city’s sustainable community strategy setting out a 20-year vision up to 2026. It underpins our aspirations for the city and provides the framework through six strategic objectives for tackling the city’s key economic, social or environmental priorities.

Community information

In this section you will find information for communities on various topics of interest. Also how to find your local community centre, how to get involved in a group and who to contact about setting one up.

Credit unions

A Credit Union is a profit sharing, democratically run financial co-operative which offers convenient savings and low interest loans to its members. Read this page to find out more about credit unions.

Neighbourhood Involvement

Neighbourhood Involvement helps local people work together to build neighbourhoods where everyone is valued and involved.

Southampton - Diverse DVD

This short film has been produced by Southampton City Council's Customer Services, Social Inclusion Team and partner agencies. It lasts approximately 6 minutes.

Let's be clear

This is information about how we can make it easier for you to talk to us and to read or understand our written information.

Regeneration and Renewal

These pages give you more information about the regeneration and renewal projects that are being carried out in Southampton. They also contain information on grants and funding available from the council, and where to find support for funding searches.

Southampton Partnership

The Southampton Partnership is a multi-sector/multi-organisation partnership, which has been established as the Local Strategic Partnership for the City of Southampton.

Stronger communities and equalities team

Information about the Southampton Stronger communities and equalities team.

Volunteering in Southampton

Information on volunteering in Southampton.