Eastleigh Community Showcase 2026

Eastleigh’s community spirit will take centre stage this September as local charities, voluntary organisations, clubs and support services come together for a free showcase.

The Eastleigh Community Showcase, hosted by charity Community First, will take place on Sunday September 20 from 11am to 3pm at The Point and neighbouring Leigh Road Recreation Ground. The free event will bring together more than 50 local exhibitors, giving locals the chance to discover the wide range of groups, clubs, activities and support services available on their doorstep. Eastleigh’s new Mayor, Councillor Richard Gomer, will also attend.

The showcase will highlight the many ways people can get involved locally – from joining a social group or trying a new activity to accessing support, meeting new people or volunteering their time.

Jo Proctor, Community Engagement Coordinator at Community First, said: “The Eastleigh Community Showcase is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the local groups, charities and volunteers who do so much every day to support our community. Whether people are looking for a new hobby, want to meet others, need advice or support, or are interested in volunteering, there will be something for everyone.

“Eastleigh has a wonderfully diverse voluntary and community sector, offering activities, advice and practical support for people of all ages and backgrounds. This event brings that all together in one place, and we hope residents will come along, enjoy the day, try something new and discover more ways to be part of local life.”

The showcase will feature organisations spanning a wide range of interests and support areas, including youth groups, clubs for older residents, wildlife and conservation groups, health and wellbeing organisations, support services for people with additional needs, veterans’ groups and family-focused opportunities.

This is a FREE ENTRY event, with dogs welcome in outside areas, and will be a fun day out for the whole family with lots of free activities available!

Entertainment will be provided on the Garden Stage outside The Point by:
1100 – Spot On Productions
1130 – Blue Apple Dancers
1200 – Show Off Musical Choir
1230 – Multi Sports Club
1300 – Piqué School of Performing Arts
1330 – Sing Now Choir
1400 – Flautissimo
1430 – EBR Mencap dance group

Current activities:
• CPR training with Heart Start Meon Valley
• Arts & Crafts with The Point
• Repair Cafe
• Hand bell ringing
• Parks Tennis
• Pickleball
• Martial Arts
• Mental Health Walk
• Scouts & Guides activites
• Baton Twirling
• Eastleigh BID fun

Engaging & informative stalls by:
• Citizens Advice Eastleigh
• Good Life Sorted
• Veterans Dementia Support UK
• Friends of In Touch
• The Blue Lamp Trust
• Girlguiding Eastleigh
• ChandlersFordU3A, Eastleigh U3A, MonksBrookU3A
• Telegraph Woods Nature Recovery Group
• Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust
• Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
• Age Concern Eastleigh
• Christians Against Poverty
• George’s Rockstars
• Sunnybank Care Home
• Eastleigh & District Local History Society
• Hampshire County Council Fostering Service
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
• Hotpot Community CIC TA DARE to play
• Models for Heroes
• Right At Home
• Walk N Talk 4 Mental Health
• The Empowerment Engine
• Marie Curie (Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford Fundraising Group)
• South Hampshire College Group
• Epona Trust
• Baby Necessities
• Barchester Healthcare
• Bird Aware Solent
• Eastleigh Rotary
• Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group
• OpenSight
• Testwood Lakes Sailability

Event organised by Community First with funding by Eastleigh Borough Council. We look foward to seeing you there!

Have any questions about the event? Please inbox us or contact jo.proctor@cfirst.org.uk