The Southampton Volunteer 100 Hours Awards
Southampton is home to an incredible community of volunteers, and at SVS we are proud to celebrate the difference they make every single day. With over 450 registered charities in the city, Southampton thrives because of the generosity, dedication, and passion of people who give their time to help others.
In 2025, SVS proudly re-launched the 100 Hours Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. More than 28 organisations from across SO14 to SO19 put forward nominations, and together at Southampton’s Civic Centre in the Mayors Parlour room, we celebrated over 100 volunteers over three events who have given thousands of hours to their community. In total, nominees contributed an amazing 23,000+ hours of volunteer time, a true testament to the strength of our city’s volunteer spirit.
Originally founded in 1991 by Southampton Voluntary Services, in partnership with Southampton City Council’s Training and Employment Initiatives, the awards had been on hold during the pandemic. Now, they are back with renewed energy and purpose.
The aim of the 100 Hours Awards is simple:
- To recognise the value of volunteering in improving life across Southampton
- To highlight the role volunteering plays in personal and career development
- To provide formal recognition that can support volunteers in finding work or further education opportunities
- To thank and celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond for their community
Nominations for the 2026 awards will open soon. Stay tuned for details on how you can put forward a 100 Hours Volunteer Hero!
