Basingstoke Voluntary Action

25/06/2026

Please be aware today's Basingstoke Wellbeing Walks in Baughurst at 10:30am has been cancelled due to the heat.

Thank you for your understanding.

24/06/2026

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Sarah and Barbara from Digital House MD Ltd for leading an engaging and insightful Digital Marketing Workshop for our member organisations last week. The feedback has been incredibly positive, with attendees praising the wealth of expert knowledge shared by the Digital House team.

23/06/2026

Here at BVA we are proud to support small charities and voluntary organisations 💙So to make it easier for local residents to find more information about the support our member organisations offer, we created our My Community and Venues directory.

There are a number of services to browse through, the directory has the option to be filtered by both category and area to help you find the local support you need.

Visit https://www.bvaction.org.uk/directory to discover more about the small charities making a big difference.

Small charities. Big impact.

My Community Directory is a one-stop shop dedicated to showcasing the various services our member organisations offer to the community. There are a number of services to choose from and browse through below. Our directory has the option to be filtered by both category and area to help you find the s...

22/06/2026

We were happy to be invited and attend the Flag Raising ceremony to mark Armed Services Day by the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane.

22/06/2026

Small Charities Week 22nd – 29th June - Small charities. Big impact. 📣✨

This week marks Small Charities Week 2026, a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK. The week shines a light on the organisations creating connection, opportunity and hope where it’s needed most.

If you like get involved and shout about the amazing work you do then head over to the small charities website to find out more https://www.smallcharityweek.org.uk/

17/06/2026

📣 Have Your Say on Urgent Care Services
The NHS is reviewing urgent care services - including GP out-of-hours care, night nursing, and urgent treatment centres - and wants to hear from you.

If you’ve used these services, care for someone who has, or have experienced barriers to accessing care, your feedback is vital.
💬 This is a key opportunity to ensure the voices of people living with dementia, carers, and older people help shape future services.
🕒 The survey is anonymous and takes around 10 minutes to complete.
📅 Deadline: Sunday 21st June
👉 Take part here:
https://survey.ntropydata.co.uk/surveys/JG2026IUC2
📄 Printed/offline versions are also available.

Please share this post to help reach more people - every voice matters 💙

16/06/2026

🎭 Ever wondered what goes into creating the Festival Parade?

Parade Producer Becky Kitter shares the story behind this year’s incredible procession bringing creativity, community and colour to the streets of Basingstoke.

👉 Read the full blog: https://basingstokefestival.co.uk/the-story-behind-this-years-festival-parade/

Call into the Creative Emporium next week and get parade ready:

Monday 15 June from 5pm to 7.30pm
Tuesday 16 June from 3.30pm to 6pm
Wednesday 17 June from 3.30pm to 6pm
Thursday 18 June from 5pm to 9pm
Friday 19 June from 2pm to 5pm (parade starts at 5.30pm)

Scratch Built Productions

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

We love seeing what the Big Bear Voyage 2026 and Pudsey are getting up to! 🐻

They are now a month into this incredible challenge and still going strong - having already raised an incredible £28,000 for BBC Children in Need ✨ If you would like to help them reach their £70,000 target or follow their progress live head to https://pro.yb.tl/bigbearvoyage/

12/06/2026

✨During Carers Week 2026 we would like to shine a light on the work of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire ✨

The Trust provides:
▪ Carers' Assessments
▪ Information, advice and guidance
▪ Support planning
▪ Training and wellbeing opportunities
▪ Peer support and local groups
▪ Specialist support for carers in a range of circumstances

If you know an unpaid carer who may benefit from support, please consider signposting or referring them to the Trust. Further information on services and referral routes can be found through their website https://carercentre.com/

HIOW Dementia Alliance