HIVE Directory: Your Emotional Well-Being

HIVE volunteering matches volunteers skills to volunteering opportunities across the city. Volunteering gives the opportunity to develop new skills, new relationships and to give something back.

Are you looking for a new group or activity to take part in, in your local area?
Our council-run activities and social groups are listed on this page.
You can also follow the Portsmouth Community Activities Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and see photos from our council-run activities and groups.
• Autism and Neurodiversity gardening sessions – drop-in sessions at the community allotment for autistic and neurodivergent adults
• Carer’s Breaks – cookery sessions for unpaid carers
• Chop Cook Chat – for men aged 50+ who want to learn cooking skills
• Community allotment - provides a space for training, confidence building, volunteering opportunities, a therapeutic environment and a shared appreciation of growing things.
• Community Connectors – helping meet new people in your local community
• Community Knitting Group - welcoming space where anyone aged 18+ can come along to knit and socialise.
• Cross Cultural Women’s Group (CCWG) – for women who want to take English classes and various activities
• Diversi-Tea Lounge – intercultural group open to anyone aged 18+
• Ethnic Grow Project – join in with some gardening and grow ethnic vegetables
• Men’s Shed – community space for men to connect and create
• Naturewatch – exploring local green spaces
• Paulsgrove Men’s Group - for men who want to pop in for a chat, take part in activities, and discuss different topics, including health and wellbeing
• Rock Group – for anyone who loves rock music
• Wellbeing walks - a great way to stay active and make new friends at the same time
• Yoga – Stretch and Relax - a great way to try yoga for the first time, and an opportunity to spend more time outdoors

Kooth is a free online counselling and wellbeing support service, which is available to all young people aged 11-25 in Portsmouth.

Young people can chat to Kooth’s helpful team via message or live chat. They can also join conversations on discussion boards, write their own daily journal and read helpful articles featuring personal experiences and tips.

There are no waiting lists or referrals, just visit Kooth.com and register anonymously. The site is available 24/7 with counselling available 12pm – 10pm on weekdays and 6pm – 10pm on weekends.

Additional information about Kooth and how the service supports young people is available at explore.kooth.com

Now part of Enableability

Community Centre and Cafe

Office hours:
We open every day from 09:00am to 15:30pm

The Learning Place is Portsmouth City Council's Community Learning Service.

Our service an adult education service, which includes Family Learning. It offers courses to anyone over the age of 19 and families in the community.

ages are 19+ and their 19th birthday must have been before 1st August of the current academic year that the course is running.

The Community Learning Service Provides opportunities for high quality friendly and enjoyable learning, covering themes of Learning For Work, Learning for Life, and Learning for Pleasure.

Med3 Music is a Portsmouth based music group for people experiencing enduring mental health problems. We offer peer to peer support & social interaction for members who may otherwise be socially isolated through a shared musical experience.

Live at Home was established in 1989 by MHA, a charity providing care homes, housing and support services for older people throughout Britain.

Over 50 Live at Home Schemes now operate across the UK, enabling older people to maintain their independence and live more fulfilled lives.

These services aim to relieve social isolation and encourage older people to take an active part in the communities in which they live.

Eastney and Milton Allotment Holders Association is an Association of plot holders on the Eastney Lake, Hope Cottage and Milton Piece allotment sites. These are known collectively as the Eastney and Milton Allotments.

It is a self-help organisation that exists to:

Improve facilities at each site
Represent plot-holders' views collectively to the City Council
Organise events and social functions.
It is run by a committee that is elected annually by members at the Annual General Meeting. All those who work in the shop are either on the committee or volunteer their time to the Association.

The Minstead Trust provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to experience activities that help improve their health and independence.

Ocean Youth Trust South is a charity which uses Adventure Under Sail as a personal development opportunity for young people aged 11-25, taking them to sea in their 30-metre vessel Prolific.