HIVE Directory: Befriending Services

A group welcome to people aged 50+ to walk and play football whilst having a laugh. You don’t need to be a pro or have previous experience playing football. Come along with only a small charge of £5 per game.
When: every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Goals, Tangier road, Portsmouth, PO3 6QA
Contact Helen to find out more.
Email: helen.leworthy@sky.com
Mobile: 07904203849

Close Encounters is designed to improve the quality of life for lonely and isolated older people in Portsmouth, Gosport and the surrounding areas.

Beyond Reflections is a charity working to create a safe community for gender-diverse people and their allies. We provide various support services, including support groups, 121 support, counselling, safe social spaces and activity groups, and practical support and advice, designed with and for the community.

We are a trans+ friendly third-party hate crime reporting center and provide victim support and signposting, even if you don't want to report. You do not need to have suffered a transphobic hate crime to speak to us.

We are also involved in projects that seek to better the lives of trans+ people and work with other organizations and individuals to run educational workshops throughout the year.

Our life-changing work would not be possible without our volunteers, so if you are passionate about making the world a better place for trans+ people, contact us.

Join us for a variety of activities and make new friends at our welcoming and friendly social and quiz pub clubs.

Chat over Chai is an informal, informative and independent committee led Community group for adults (18+) which aims to support physical, mental and emotional well-being whilst reducing social isolation.

We are a welcoming, friendly and diverse group who come together weekly on Thursdays for a stimulating programme of talks, courses and events, enhancing our learning in many subject areas and increasing our knowledge of facilities and services available in the City of Portsmouth and local area.

Regular session times Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30 Thursdays, no need to book, just drop in.

Suggested voluntary contribution £1.00 per session

If you enjoy crafting or would like to learn a new crafting skill, pop along to a craft club. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.

Enable Ability is established as an independent charity for the care, welfare and advancement of people with disabilities living in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. We work in partnership with disabled children and adults, their families and carers to provide a range of high quality, professional and confidential services.

As a charity that provides services to people with disabilities, we aim to be as inclusive as we can and actively represent the Voluntary and Community Sector through membership to the multi-agency SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Board set up by the Local Authorities to establish and implement a ’removing Barriers to Inclusion Plan’ for the locality a large part which relates to the development of inclusive and integrated services.

Friends Without Borders is a charity that provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants within the Portsmouth area.

We're a group of local residents who run, walk, or cycle to help out community projects and older people in Portsmouth.

From hanging curtains for Mr H because he can't manage it on his own, to shovelling a tonne of compost for the Food Growers Group so they can grow vegetables - every GoodGym session is different.

Harbour Cancer Support offers practical and emotional support for anyone affected by any cancer.

Drop-In Centre

Trained staff and volunteers are always available to welcome anyone to the centre. They are there to sit and listen, when wanted, help in finding information, explain the services on offer and refer to a therapist when appropriate. Alternatively just call in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy our relaxing surroundings.