Scratch

Scratch We help individuals and families facing hardship and disadvantage by providing furniture and other items and by offering volunteering opportunities

SCRATCH (Southampton City and Region Action to Combat Hardship) was formed on 1 October 1999, to manage the social action projects initiated by the founding charity Southampton City Mission. The memorandum and articles of the company state its purpose as: -

The relief of the effects of poverty for individuals and families
in the city of Southampton and Central Southern Hampshire. It is our intent

ion, through various social initiatives, to respond to identified practical needs, providing relief for people regardless of
age, status or background.

We would like to thank WI******ER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY for choosing us as their CHARITY OF THE YEAR. We were inv...
09/06/2026

We would like to thank WI******ER MUSICALS AND OPERA SOCIETY for choosing us as their CHARITY OF THE YEAR. We were invited along to watch Sister act and it was fantastic! WMOS raised £1114.02 which will go towards helping some of the most vulnerable adults and children in Hampshire. They have another performance coming up in Novemeber..........Beauty and the beast. They will be supporting us again so please do go along and support both them and us.

05/06/2026

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying a huge thank you to Liz, who has been volunteering with us for almost 2 and a half years. 💙

Liz helps sort our bedding donations and does an amazing job making sure everything is clean, neatly folded and correctly sized before it goes out to clients.

She always goes above and beyond to make sure the people we support receive high quality donations that help them feel cared for and valued.

Thank you, Liz, for all the kindness and dedication you bring to SCRATCH every week!

04/06/2026

For Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating Yvonne, one of the wonderful volunteers who helps care for our wellbeing garden. 🌿💙

Thanks to Yvonne’s hard work and care, the garden has become a peaceful space for volunteers and staff to relax and recharge. It also brings colour and wildlife to the industrial estate and is enjoyed by so many people passing by each day.

Yvonne brings a real nurturing presence to SCRATCH, always looking out for others and helping make our team feel supported and cared for.

Thank you, Yvonne, for everything you do!

03/06/2026

Wednesday 3rd June Steve’s video

https://youtu.be/4BRSQcMjExg?si=6IDachskS5KE-Ss1 To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a light on our wonderful volunteer Steve, who’s been part of the team for over 7 years! 💙

Alongside his mentee, Steve sands, paints and varnishes furniture that needs a little TLC before it goes to its new home. Their hard work not only gives furniture a second life but also helps keep it out of landfill. ♻️

Thank you for everything you do, Steve. We love working with you!

02/06/2026

Meet Joe, one of our amazing Drivers’ Mates, who gives his time to help support our community every week. 🚚💙

As part of National Volunteers’ Week, we asked Joe to share a little about his volunteering journey, what he enjoys most, and why it matters to him.

We’re so grateful for everything our volunteers do behind the scenes and out on the road. Thank you, Joe, for being part of the team!

If you're planning a bank holiday kitchen clear out, please pass us any items you dont need. Cheese graters, washing up ...
22/05/2026

If you're planning a bank holiday kitchen clear out, please pass us any items you dont need. Cheese graters, washing up bowls, kitchen knives, storage jars, pyrex dishes, we accept most kitchen items.

Proud to be at Southampton’s Mayor Making ceremony today as one of the three charities chosen to be supported this year....
20/05/2026

Proud to be at Southampton’s Mayor Making ceremony today as one of the three charities chosen to be supported this year. Huge congratulations to the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, and best wishes for the year ahead from everyone at SCRATCH.

We’re excited to work together to fight local poverty — providing furniture, household items, paint, and Christmas gifts to families across our city. If you’d like to get involved, donate, or volunteer, visit scratchcharity.co.uk.

18/05/2026

⭐ Have SCRATCH ever supported you? ⭐

We’re reaching out to people we’ve helped in the past.
If SCRATCH made a difference in your life, we’d love to reconnect.

You can help us by:
• Sharing a little of your story
• Joining a small group of former clients who can help guide our work

If you’re open to it, please message us.
Your experience could help more families build a home.

27/04/2026

Our little Garden Club is working hard to turn this sunny corner of SCRATCH into a relaxing space for our staff and volunteers, while helping people build confidence and gardening skills.

Because this spot gets hot, we’re looking for hardy bedding plants and flowers that can survive the heat and brighten things up.

If you have any suitable plants you’d like to donate, we’d love to give them a good home. 🌿💐

Thank you for helping us make this space something special for our amazing volunteers and team.

We are recruiting!
27/04/2026

We are recruiting!

Address

Unit 33, Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate
Southampton
SO140SP

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+442380773132

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