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Southampton City Mission Independent Christian mission seeking to serve the Church as it serves the city of Southampton.

SCM Schools delivers professional, creative and entertaining R.E. days and assemblies to 50+ primary/infant/junior schools in the city. SCM Basics Banks give food to individuals and families via a referral voucher system. This voucher also entitles them to choose clothes for themselves and their family from the SCM Clothes Bank.

We have been working with the University of Southampton and the members of two of our Marketplaces to visualise the true...
20/10/2026

We have been working with the University of Southampton and the members of two of our Marketplaces to visualise the true story of a typical vulnerable Southampton community, and how the Marketplace works for them.

The results from the first wave (March 2026) are in and are really worth a look.

Through our work as part of the Southampton Food Aid Forum and the University of Southampton research, it highlights that household food aid reliance and the distribution of food through community pantries has climbed sharply in recent years, with city-wide assessments indicating that over 40% of residents face food poverty.

It is hugely important to us at SCM that we take the time to understand our communities and the actual state of affairs in Southampton for real people. If we truly understand then we can equip ourselves to better serve those in need, and play our part in helping them secure long term positive outcomes for themselves and their families.

At one of the schools we visited recently for a Harvest Assembly, the children filed into the hall and brought with them...
13/10/2026

At one of the schools we visited recently for a Harvest Assembly, the children filed into the hall and brought with them, as they usually do, their Harvest donations to place on the collection table.

There were two children who didn't have any donations with them, but were so keen to give something to the Basics Bank collection that they both went to their bags, completely independently, and got out what was supposed to be their own snack/lunch and wanted to donate these.

Seeing their lovely response, the Schools Team were reminded of the little boy in the bible who shared his packed lunch which Jesus used to feed 5000 people, and the Widow's Offering where she was the most generous giver because she gave all that she could.

We did encourage the children to keep their snacks, but the gesture was beautiful!

12/10/2026

What if being a Christian teacher is more significant than you realise? In today's world, Christian teachers have a unique opportunity to bring hope and compassion into the lives of young people.

But who is encouraging you?

This event is for Christian teachers who want to:
🙏 Connect with like-minded colleagues
✨ Share challenges and opportunities
🔥 Gain a renewed vision for their role in education

To find out more / register your interest, use the link below:
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/crossconnecting/2376100

It's SCM volunteer "Driver Dave" doing some of the regular shopping that happens so we can bring nutritional, quality fo...
06/10/2026

It's SCM volunteer "Driver Dave" doing some of the regular shopping that happens so we can bring nutritional, quality food choices to our Marketplace Members.

This shopping totaled £118 and was for Saint Mary's Marketplace. We had already shopped separately for Ascension Marketplace and delivered it earlier in the day.

The reason this is needed is that we buy subsidised surplus food from Felix (Fareshare) which makes up 1/2 to 2/3rds of the food for our Marketplaces. We then purchase food to fill-in the gaps so that what's available to Members is a nutritionally balanced food offer. It's necessary because we have no control over what Felix gives us, it could be a balance of protein, carbs, fruit, veg and treats; contrastingly it could be bottled water, flavoured syrup and edible cake decorations.

Buying meat, fish, dairy, fruit, veg etc. so our Members have a range to choose from makes our Marketplaces much better value, healthy, useful and effective for our Members, it also makes them more expensive to run. But the knock on benefits are that Members feel valued by a quality, healthy top-up food shop, not just having to make do from leftovers; spare food; food waste, as if that was all they deserved.

We always shop at two different stores so that we don't impact their available stock levels too much. We do four shops a week, one for each Marketplace. The Aldi cashiers in both shops know Dave well now! 😊 They're really friendly, chatty and supportive and one of the managers gave us cut flowers to give away to Marketplace Members. Thank you, Aldi

Dave & John having a well deserved cup of tea after visiting 3 schools this morning collecting Harvest donations. Thank...
02/10/2026

Dave & John having a well deserved cup of tea after visiting 3 schools this morning collecting Harvest donations.

Thank you to the children, families and teachers of Oakwood Primary, Shirley Junior and Ludlow Infants. These guys collected a total of 54 crates of food!

And thank you, as always, Dave and John, for giving your time to do this important work.

Thank you, everyone!!!

Well done everyone for the sterling team effort on Friday to relocate the St Mary's clothes bank into its new space. Loo...
29/09/2026

Well done everyone for the sterling team effort on Friday to relocate the St Mary's clothes bank into its new space. Looking great! 💙

On a recent visit to Millbrook Marketplace, it was wonderful to listen to some of our volunteers reminiscing... Maggie ...
26/09/2026

On a recent visit to Millbrook Marketplace, it was wonderful to listen to some of our volunteers reminiscing...

Maggie recalls: “a gentleman who came told us that he felt accepted, listened to and not judged. He realised he had never had that in life before and everyone normally just walked past him. He was a Marketplace member for a year and said that no-one had ever gone the extra mile for him like this before, to notice the details of his life so they could help him.”

Marketplace communities spark transformation!

Read more of their memories here:
https://www.southamptoncitymission.co.uk/scm-blog/remembering-stories-of-transformation

We have 20+ bookings so far for Harvest Assemblies at schools across the city!If you are part of a school team, or would...
23/09/2026

We have 20+ bookings so far for Harvest Assemblies at schools across the city!

If you are part of a school team, or would like to connect us with a school where your child attends, we can deliver Harvest Assemblies or other important learning activities for the children, just get in touch! 😊

You can email: [email protected]

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Unit 5 Second Avenue Business Park
Southampton
SO150LP

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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