Social Groups

8th Portsmouth Girls’ Brigade (GB) has been in
existence for more than 80 years.
The volunteer leaders love working with girls
and young women… seeing them make friends,
learn new skills, achieve, have fun, and learn
more about Jesus week by week.
We’re part of Solent District GB and often join
in with other groups for action-packed activities.
Solent District GB is made up of 8 groups spread between Emsworth to the east and Fareham to the west.

Friend Finder Official helps children who miss a lot of time at school due to chronic illness and disability come together to make friends.

Bailando with Sally is a movement-based project that promotes mental health and wellbeing by encouraging people to connect deeply with themselves and others through dance. It offers a safe, creative space for emotional release, self-expression, and healing.
Within Bailando with Sally, the artistic initiative Alchemy of Art brings together different art forms to celebrate cultural diversity and resilience. Through immersive performances, it fosters connection between performers and audiences, inviting everyone to step away from routine, reconnect with their inner world, and feel part of a more integrated, compassionate society.

Social Welfare needs & community development for the Bangladeshi Community in Portsmouth

Chase those blues away with a good old sing!
If you get a bit down sometimes, feel isolated or want to improve your health, come along and join in the singing. No previous experience necessary!
Group consists of people of all ages and we get anything from 10-30 people each week.
Come along and give us a try! You'll be happy you did!

Weekly coffee morning and monthly lunch. There is no charge but donations are welcome

The Bivol Trust provides skills development opportunities, social outlets and work experience to young people with severe disabilities aged 16 years upwards.

The centre is a sport and activity facility. The centre has a large sports hall, a dance studio and meeting spaces available for hire.

Charles Dickens Activity Centre is home to many groups such as salsa dancing, volleyball, football, boogie bounce, fitness classes plus many more.

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

Chop, Cook, Chat teaches basic cooking skills to men aged 50+ who have had a change in circumstance such as a bereavement or becoming a carer.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other men in a similar situation as well as learning the skills needed to prepare healthy meals.

The cost of each session is £5, which includes refreshments, tasters and food to take home.

Our current Chop Cook Chat groups are:

North End Baptist Church - 195 Powerscourt Road - North End - Tuesday - 10.30am-12.30pm

Carers Centre - 118 Orchard Road - Southsea - Tuesday - 10.30am - 12.30pm

Carers Centre - 117 Orchard Road - Southsea - Wednesday - 10.30am - 12.30pm

Cosham Baptist Church - 48 Havant Road - Drayton - Wednesday - 10.30am-12.30pm

Carers Centre - 117 Orchard Road - Southsea - Wednesday - 1.30 - 3.30pm

Pickwick House Community Room - Wingfield Street - Portsmouth - Thursday - 10.30am - 12.30pm

North End Baptist Church - 195 Powerscourt Road - North End - Friday - 11am - 1pm