This directory is intended to provide a list of organisations that can help with various aspects of life including activities, care and finances for people aged over 55 living in the borough.
We offer all information in good faith but cannot endorse, or take responsibility for, individual organisations and the quality of their service.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council cannot accept any responsibility for cancelled or suspended services. Please check with the individual organisations before planning any activities.
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to advice, support and safety is provided below along with contact details.
Overview and services: Supporting independence in older people.
Services include:
Website: neighbourcare.com
Email: info@neighbourcare.com
Phone: 01256 423855 (Car Transport) or 01256 423857 (Handyperson and Gardening)
Overview and services: Offering free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone, regardless of their circumstances or who they are. CAB values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. Free advice is given on many subjects including benefits, employment, debt and money, housing, family and relationship issues.
Website: cabasingstoke.org.uk
Email: Visit our local website and fill out a contact form
Phone: 0808 278 7829
Overview and services: Offering advice and support to the people of Tadley and surrounding areas such as Kingsclere, Silchester and Pamber on a variety of topics including benefits, housing, employment, debt, family, and consumer. Giving people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Website: catadley.org
Email: admin@catadley.org
Phone: 0808 278 7987 (Advice line) or 0118 981 7567 (Admin line)
Overview and services: An independent charity that gives you the power to speak up to stop crime, 100% anonymously. Whoever you are, wherever you live, from communities to companies, you can contact Crimestoppers by phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Website: crimestoppers-uk.org
Phone: 0800 555 111
Overview and services: Helping people through one of the most painful times in life with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Website: cruse.org.uk
Phone: 0808 808 1677
Overview and services: This service can be used to report issues directly to the police and provides a wide range of advice and information about crime and personal safety issues.
Website: hampshire.police.uk
Phone: 101 (non-emergency) or 18001 101 (textphone service) if you have a hearing or speech impairment
Overview and services: Provides emotional and practical help to individuals experiencing mental health crises within calm, safe and confidential surroundings. Visit in person, speak to them over the phone or access it virtually. Open 6pm to 10pm, 365 days. There is no need for an appointment or referral.
Website: North and Mid Hampshire Safe Haven
Phone: 0300 303 5772
Overview and services: Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress and despair.
Website: samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk
Phone: 116 123
Overview and services: A UK charity that provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families.
Website: ssafa.org.uk
Email: SouthEast.Region@ssafa.org.uk
Phone: 0800 260 6767
Overview and services: Provides individual and self advocacy groups for vulnerable children, young people and adults, to ensure they have a voice, choice and rights. With an aim to assist Hampshire residents who are struggling to get the right care and support. Most work is project funded.
Website: speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk
Email: hello@speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk
Phone: 01256 423829
Overview and services: Supports disabled people and other service users who live independently. They help people to speak up for themselves and campaign for their rights.
Website: spectrumcil.co.uk
Email: info@spectrumcil.co.uk
Phone: 023 8033 0982
Textphone (Minicom): 023 8020 2649
Overview and services: A confidential, specialist counselling and support service for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault, resulting in sexual trauma.
Website: start-org.uk
Phone (Advice and support): 01962 868 688
Text (SMS): 07860 027793
Overview and services: A charity that offers a range of services for people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking.
Website: theyoutrust.org.uk
Email: enquiries@theyoutrust.org.uk
Overview and services: Delivers the Victim Care Service which is a free and confidential service for residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who have been affected by a crime.
Website: hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk
Email: hub.hiow@victimsupport.org.uk
Phone: 0808 178 1641
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to home and finance is provided below along with contact details.
Overview and services: The local authority for housing, council tax benefits, environmental protection, planning, leisure and recreation, street cleansing, waste and recycling services in the borough.
Website: basingstoke.gov.uk
Phone: 01256 844844
Overview and services: The court deals with issues such as claims for debt repayment, personal injury, breach of contract, family issues and housing disputes.
Website: Find a Court or Tribunal (GOV.UK)
Phone: 01256 381200
Overview and services: Provides practical support for people through furniture, household goods and appliance reuse, together with varied volunteering, supported volunteering and accredited training opportunities.
Website: CFP Basingstoke - The Newbury Community Resource Centre
Email: enquiries@cfpbasingstoke.org
Phone: 01256 320700
Overview and services: Supports working age people seeking to find work and claiming Universal Credit (UC). Specific support for those over 50 claiming UC and looking for employment. Includes enhanced Work Coach discussions, a Mid Life MOT event, links with local employers and hosting of Job Fairs and other recruiter/jobseeker events.
Website: Contact Jobcentre Plus (GOV.UK) or JobHelp
Phone: 0800 1690190
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to health, care and carers is provided below along with contact details.
Overview and services: Provides services to adults who have been assessed as having eligible care needs. They can offer advice and help including in relation to protecting adults from abuse. Please use the online form to make contact
Website: Adult social care - Hampshire County Council
Phone: 0300 555 1386
Overview and services: Offers dedicated support to those who need it, campaigns for change and funds ground-breaking research.
Website: alzheimers.org.uk
Phone: 0333 150 3456
Overview and services: Provides a full range of planned and emergency services including specialist services for patients with rare or complex illnesses.
Website: hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk
Phone: 01256 473202
Overview and services: A support group that meets once a month for women who have or have had breast cancer.
Website: basingstokebreastcancer.org
Email: basingstokebreastcancer@gmail.com
Phone: Angela: 07939 641187 or Renee: 07717 873090
Overview and services: A mental health charity that provides affordable counselling, training and CPD in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. The services offered reflect there goal to help the local community thrive.
Website: basingstokecounselling.org.uk
Email: info@basingstokecounselling.org.uk
Phone: 01256 843125
Overview and services: A whole range of activities are available such as senior swims, exercise classes and badminton.
Website: Basingstoke Sports Centre
Phone: 01256 326331
Overview and services: Supports and interacts with organisations, clubs, and individuals within the local sporting community. Encouraging increased participation across activity target groups such as 50+, disabled, disadvantaged and links to local sports clubs catering for the Over 55s and needing volunteers.
Web: basingstokelsc.org.uk
Email: basvsc@outlook.com
Phone: Kevin Laing (Chairman) 07796491667
Overview and services: A charity dedicated to helping improve heart health, fitness and wellbeing of individuals with, or at risk of developing heart disease.
Website: cardiac-rehab.co.uk
Email: hearty@cardiac-rehab.co.uk
Phone: 01420 544794
Overview and services: A carer led charity that offers support for unpaid carers living anywhere in Hampshire.
Website: carerstogether.org.uk
Email: admin@carerstogether.org.uk
Phone: 01794 519495
Overview and services: A charity committed to supporting people with the condition ME/CFS, their relatives and carers. Offering on-going support, helpful information and advice to members.
Website: friendswithme.org.uk
Email: general_coordinator@friendswithme.org.uk
Overview and services: Provides symptom control and psychological support for people with complex problems and their families.
Website: Palliative Care - Hampshire Hospitals
Phone: 01256 314729
Overview and services: A charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury.
Website: headway.org.uk
Email: support@headwaybasingstoke.org.uk
Phone: 01256 962849
Overview and services: Free, confidential service providing information about medical conditions, treatments, support and healthy living.
Website: Health Information Point (HiP) - Hampshire Hospitals
Email: health.info@hhft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01256 313969
Overview and services: A group providing information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
Website: Macular Society Support Group
Email: info@macularsociety.org
Phone: 0300 3030 111
Overview and services: Enabling older people to maintain their independence and live later life well. The communities group provides a whole range of support and services for older people including social activities and events, supported outings, befriending services, interest groups, signposting and other services that enable older people to remain actively involved in their local community.
Website: MHA Communities Basingstoke and East Hampshire
Email: BasingstokeandEastHampshire@mha.org.uk
Phone: 01256 346022
Overview and services: Offers a range of professional and affordable counselling and wellbeing support in Southampton, Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset.
Website: optionswellbeing.co.uk
Phone: 023 8063 0219
Overview and services: Free and confidential advice.
Website: smokefreehampshire.co.uk
Email: smokefree.hampshire@nhs.net
Phone: 01264 563039 or 0800 772 3649
Text: Quit to 66777
Overview and services: If you need support or company, the Royal Voluntary service can provide volunteers to visit your home, call you on the phone, help with shopping and getting you to medical appointments.
Website: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Overview and services: Day care for the elderly, those feeling isolated and lonely and for those with conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s. Providing time off for carers, husbands, wives or family.
Website: tadleyelderlydaycare.co.uk
Email: info@tadleyelderlydaycare.co.uk
Phone: 07501 406573
Overview and services: Is an independent charity that provides varied activities, companionship and care for elderly and vulnerable people who would like to socialise or who may need a little extra support. Dementia care is one of our specialities.
Email: kingfisherdaycentre@gmail.com
Phone: 01256 893333
Overview and services: Helping to rebuild lives after stroke by offering services commissioned locally to provide a variety of support options.
Website: Finding support - Stroke Association
Overview and services: Basingstoke Voluntary Action run Wellbeing Walks to encourage people of all ages and abilities to join regular, short walks in their own communities.
Website: Wellbeing Walks - Basingstoke Voluntary Action
Email: walks@bvaction.org.uk
Phone: 01256 423816
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to social activities and learning is provided below along with contact details.
Overview and services: A full range of vocational, leisure and recreational courses are available to adults at a number of locations around the borough.
Website: Adult and community learning (HCC)
Overview and services: Enables disabled people, no matter what their impairment, to experience the magic of flying a light aircraft.
Website: aerobility.com
Email: frontdesk@aerobility.com
Phone: 0303 303 1230
Overview and services: An independent registered charity working to support the ageing journey for the over-50s in Basingstoke and Deane and surrounding areas.
Website: ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
Email: enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
Phone: 01962 868545
Overview and services: The largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire, which runs The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge in Basingstoke.
Website: anvilarts.org.uk
Email: box.office@anvilarts.org.uk
Phone: 01256 844244
Overview and services: A volunteer run association open to allotment holders and leisure gardeners for a small annual membership fee. It seeks to offer support, advice and discounted gardening essentials from its Trading Shed which is located at the Eastrop Allotment Site (next to the YMCA) on Sunday mornings from 10am to midday from the beginning of March until October.
Email: balgatrading@aol.com
Overview and services: The Trust manages the Basingstoke Aquadrome, Basingstoke Golf Centre, Tadley Health and Fitness Centre and Knights Realm Adventure Golf.
Website: basingstokeleisure.com
Overview and services: To advance the education of the public and beekeepers of the importance of bees in the environment and the craft of beekeeping
Website: basingstokebees.co.uk
Email: enquiries@basingstokebees.co.uk
Phone: 07580528482
Overview and services: The aim of the society is to maintain and preserve parts of England’s industrial heritage captured in miniature, and to educate and teach youngsters of today about making and running miniature engines and other machines. The society maintain and operate the miniature railway at Viables, which provides train rides for the residents of the Basingstoke area.
Website: basingstoke-dmes.co.uk
Overview and services: The society holds meetings for lectures, films, illustrated talks and other matters of interest primarily concerning railways and related topics. As and when practicable, they organise tours, trips, visits, social and other events for the benefit of members.
Website: bdrs70d.com
Email: secretary@bdrs70d.com
Overview and services: Promotes and encourages all aspects of astronomy.
Website: basingstokeas.org.uk
Email: Basingstokeas.org.uk@gmail.com
Overview and services: A blues club which offers regular jamming sessions and hosts a variety of bands and gigs.
Website: basingstokeblues.co.uk
Overview and services: A friendly club offering opportunities to play as well as learn.
Website: bridgewebs.com/basingstoke
Email: bstokebridge.chairman@gmail.com
Overview and services: A group who aim to promote photography to all. The club run a varied programme of visiting speakers, competitions, practical sessions, outings, and educational activities.
Website: basingstokecameraclub.co.uk
Overview and services: A home for chess players to meet and enjoy the game. All standards of player are welcome at the club from beginner to Grand master.
Website: basingstokechessclub.co.uk
Email: davidgrahambcs@yahoo.co.uk
Overview and services: A leading further education college that offers full-time and part-time advanced technical and vocational qualifications together with apprenticeships, higher education, professional and leisure courses.
Website: bcot.ac.uk
Email: information@bcot.ac.uk
Phone: 01256 354141
Overview and services: The full range of library services is available, including books, e-books, audio books and magazines. Free use of internet ready computers and Wi-Fi. Printing and photocopying. Activities for children and families, including Rhyme times and Story times; groups and learning for adults. Volunteering opportunities and rooms for hire.
Website: hants.gov.uk/library
Phone: 0845 6035631
Overview and services: A vibrant, energetic and forward-looking choir singing in a wide range of genres with an exciting rolling programme of new music.
Website: hampshireharmony.org
Email: info@hampshireharmony.org
Phone: 07979187540
Overview and services: An independent registered charity, founded in 1989, dedicated to making Basingstoke a better and more interesting place.
Website: bas-herit-soc.org
Overview and services: Aims to encourage enjoyment and knowledge in horticulture, with talks and some practical demonstrations.
Website: bhsociety.chessck.co.uk
Phone: 01256 466281 or 01256 324185
Overview and services: We strive to promote Irish culture and goodwill in the community and provide a common place for the Irish community to meet with a social club and members’ bar.
Website: basingstokeirishsociety.co.uk
Email: kathleen@basingstokeirishsociety.co.uk
Phone: 01256 353143
Overview and services: The choir has been in Basingstoke for over 50 years and is always open to new members. The choir sings both traditional and modern pieces.
Website: basingstokemvc.org.uk
Overview and services: Helping people with learning disabilities to lead better lives through leisure, social activities and meaningful occupation. Offering a safe, fun and caring environment to encourage the learning-disabled community to have a voice, keep active and achieve greater independence.
Website: basingstokemencap.org.uk
Email: office@basingstokemencap.org.uk
Phone: 01256 423886
Overview and services: A place where men and women can meet to make and mend things together. The Shed aims to provide a communal workshop, a place to feel at home and pursue practical interests. Members share the tools, skills and resources they need to work on projects at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue.
Website: basingstokeshed.org.uk
Phone: 07434 678104
Overview and services: A vibrant, friendly and social band dedicated to creating positive experiences for all. Join the band playing regularly at community events in and around Basingstoke. Welcoming players of all ages and abilities, whether you're kicking off your musical journey, dusting off your instrument after a hiatus, or seeking a new challenge, BSB has a seat for you!
Website: basingstokesilverband.square.site
Email: bsbsec@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: Basingstoke Silver Band
Overview and services: Performs regular concerts at local venues. Musicians that play at grade 8+ standard who are looking for an orchestra should get in touch.
Website: bso.org.uk
Email: contact@bso.org.uk
Overview and services: BVA supports charitable organisations across Basingstoke and Deane, as well as helping local residents find interesting volunteering opportunities. BVA has a wealth of information on charitable services, activities and support. Therefore if you need help from a charity, BVA can help you identify it.
Website: bvaction.org.uk
Email: contact@bvaction.org.uk
Phone: 01256 423816
Overview and services: Provide training in the Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo. Training in Taekwondo is suitable for all ages, including those 55+ and will improve fitness and help maintain flexibility and suppleness.
Website: bluewave.org.uk
Email: info@bluewave.org.uk
Phone: 0800 860 0043
Overview and services: Visit the Community Directory on Connect to Support Hampshire for hundreds of social, leisure and learning opportunities, including lunch clubs and social groups.
Website: connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk
Overview and services: The Hatch Warren Community Centre, Beggarwood Community Centre and Café in the Park are a hub of connection and support. The community centres offers many community events, activities, clubs and groups whilst the café offers a spot to relax, connect, and enjoy some refreshments overlooking Beggarwood Park.
Website: hatchwarren.org
Email: office@hatchwarren.org
Phone: 01256 811262
Overview and services: Hampshire County Council’s libraries provide far more than books. There are audiobooks, eBooks and magazines, and they host events and social activities; from knitting groups to learning computer skills. There are also rooms for hire.
Website: hants.gov.uk/library
Overview and services: A charity which organises concerts, quizzes and other events as fundraisers in support of other charities and the local community.
Website: Basingstoke Lions
Overview and services: See what life was like in past Hampshire by strolling along this living museum's cobbled streets and exploring a collection of vintage vehicles. Details of events and activities being held at the museum can be viewed on their website.
Website: milestonesmuseum.org.uk
Email: milestones.museum@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01256 639550
Overview and services: To provide a caring and sharing approach to all with fun and real socialising. Having fun and helping others at minimal cost.
Website: Moose International - Basingstoke 152
Email: admin@mooseintl.org.uk
Phone: 01934 842112
Overview and services: An umbrella conservation group supporting a number of local green space groups across Basingstoke and Deane. Volunteers are involved with practical habitat management, wildlife surveys, nature events and much more, improving Basingstoke’s open spaces for people and wildlife.
Website: naturalbasingstoke.org.uk
Email: admin@naturalbasingstoke.com
Facebook: facebook.com/naturalbasingstoke
Overview and services: A friendly and informal group which gets together once a month to enjoy a glass of wine.
Website: binendum.org.uk
Email: secretary@north-hampshire-wine-society.org.uk
Overview and services: A small friendly club with members from a range of age groups and abilities. New members are always welcome.
Website: oakleycameraclub.weebly.com
Get in touch: Contact us
Overview and services: Through its services Parability aims to help create an inclusive society which is without discrimination or barriers. Offering support where possible to anyone who may be facing inequality of any kind.
Facebook: facebook.com/Parability.Basingstoke
Phone: 07982 925709
Overview and services: Offers a range of activities for the local community at Queen Mary’s College, including Central Studio theatre, events, exercise classes and swimming sessions.
Website: qmleisure.co.uk
Email: community@qmc.ac.uk
Phone: 01256 418318
Overview and services: Social activities and fundraising organisation.
Website: Rotary Club of Basingstoke
Overview and services: A friendly group of people from a variety of backgrounds involved in local community fundraising and events who want to improve the lives of people both locally and around the world.
Website: Rotary Club of Loddon Vale
Overview and services: The group welcomes anyone who is interested in birds, their habitats and nature in general. Monthly walks are organised offering a great opportunity to watch and learn about birds in the wild, other wildlife and to enjoy the outdoors and meeting with like-minded local people.
Website: group.rspb.org.uk/basingstoke
Email: RSPBbasingstoke@gmail.com
Overview and services: Details of numerous sports clubs and facilities can be found on the Energise Me website.
Website: energiseme.org
Overview and services: A friendly club enjoying ballroom, Latin and sequence dances along with a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit during the afternoon. All welcome from beginners through to experts, but they do not provide any teaching.
Facebook: Basingstoke Carnival Hall Dance Club | Facebook
Phone: 07890028669
Overview and services: A friendly and thriving organisation for the retired or semi-retired, the U3A offers members lots of recreational and social pastimes to enjoy, plus a wide range of study groups. Members can join as many activities as they wish, subject only to availability; they’re all welcoming and informal. Join them to enjoy yourself, make new friends and develop your interests.
Website: basingstokeu3a.org
Email: membership2@basingstokeu3a.org
Overview and services: A weekly club which provides people with dementia the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities that will encourage and engage thought processes and activate physical movement for greater health and wellbeing. It offers carers and families a little respite when their loved one use the service and creates a routine for members to follow, adding consistency and stability.
Website: Viables Community Association - Memory Club
Email: office@viables.org.uk
Phone: 01256 473634
Overview and services: There are a number of activities held at the centre suitable for all age groups, including those over 55.
Website: gillnethercottcentre.org.uk
Phone: 01256 896270
Overview and services: Discover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet, right up to the modern day.
Website: Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery
Phone: 01256 465902
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to transport is provided below along with contact details.
View some community transport options for when standard transport does not meet your needs.
Overview and services: For older people that don’t have a car, have poor mobility, and find it difficult to use public transport or that live in rural areas with poor transport links.
Website: bct.me.uk
Get in touch: Contact us form on the website
Phone: 01256 320501
Overview and services: Supporting independence in older people through our services including transport for trips, shopping, appointments and events.
Website: neighbourcare.com
Email: info@neighbourcare.com
Phone: 01256 423855 for Car Transport
Overview and services: A bookable minibus service, for anyone whose access needs are not met by public transport services. The services are designed to be accessible for everyone, so you do not need to be registered disabled or use mobility aids to be eligible.
Website: Connect Dial-a-Ride Basingstoke (Community First)
Email: BasingstokeTransport@cfirst.org.uk
Phone: 01256 574401
Overview and services: Local bus service operator.
Website: stagecoachbus.com
Phone: 0345 241 8000
Overview and services: Provides volunteers to visit your home, call you on the phone, help with shopping and getting you to medical appointments.
Website: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
An overview of each organisation and the services they offer in relation to disabilities is provided below along with contact details.
Overview and services: Made up of people with various disabilities who all want to contribute to improving things for local people. Access 4 All meet monthly, with the support of the council, and liaise with local organisations and businesses and make visits to local buildings and environments to advise on good practices.
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/a4agbd
Overview and services: Provides day centre resources for learning disability and physical disability.
Website: Audley’s Day Centre (HCC)
Phone: 01256 326404
Overview and services: We provide an assisted collection for residents who are unable to put their bin out for collection due to disability or infirmity.
Website: Apply for an assisted bin collection
Phone: 01256 844844
Overview and services: Offers support for anyone affected by disability within the local community, including disabled people and their carers, fellow disability charities and local businesses looking to be accessible and inclusive.
Website: bddf.org.uk
Email: office@bddf.org.uk
Phone: 01256 423869
Overview and services: A completely independent, not for profit organisation produced and presented by local people, for local people. Broadcasting 24/7 online, smart devices and on DAB+ in and around Basingstoke.
Website: basingstokecommunityradio.org.uk
Email: info@basingstokecommunityradio.org.uk
Phone: 01256 533987
Overview and services: Visit the Community Directory on Connect to Support Hampshire for hundreds of social, leisure and learning opportunities, including lunch clubs and social groups.
Website: connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk
Overview and services: Hampshire Libraries offer a number of services for older people and people with disabilities, including a home library service for those who cannot get out.
Website: Accessibility in Libraries Hampshire County Council
Overview and services: The UK’s only charity providing custom-made equipment, free of charge for people with disabilities.
Website: remap.org.uk
Email: data@remap.org.uk
Phone: 01732 760209
Overview and services: A national scheme for supporting people with restricted mobility, whether temporary or otherwise. They hire out powered scooters, electrical and manual wheelchairs and stroller/walking frames, to improve access around the town centre and local facilities.
Website: shopmobilityuk.org
Phone: 01256 476 066
Overview and services: Supporting and empowering people living with the effects of Polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS).
Website: britishpolio.org.uk
Email: info@britishpolio.org.uk
Phone: 0800 043 1935
Overview and services: Thrive are passionate about the health benefits that gardening, horticulture and spending time in nature can bring. Using social and therapeutic horticulture and gardening to help individuals at their Centre in Beech Hill, outside Reading.
A new app, Cultivating Wellbeing is available to help you garden your way to better health. Available to download from the Apple App store or Google Play store.
Website: thrive.org.uk
Email: info@thrive.org.uk
Phone: 0118 988 5688
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