HIWCF

HIWCF Community Lens podcast

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Community Lens is the podcast from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation, shining a light on the inspiring people, projects, and partnerships making a difference across our region. Each episode explores local stories of community impact, from grassroots initiatives to charitable collaborations, offering fresh perspectives on how we can all help create a flourishing, fairer and more connected Hampshire and Solent region.

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Living Well with Dementia: The Power of Community Support 09.02.2026 51:22

HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott in conversation with Joe Robertson MP, Isle of Wight East and Maggie Bennett, Alzheimer Cafe IOW on dementia support across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, shining a light on the lived experiences of those affected and the crucial role community organisations can play.

Building Belonging in Portsmouth: Inclusion, Collaboration and Growth 09.02.2026 35:37

This episode explores what social inclusion and community cohesion mean in practice in Portsmouth, and how local organisations are working to bring people together. With HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott, Dave Humphries, CEO, Shaping Portsmouth and Saidou Jammeh, Secretary, Portsmouth Gambian Association.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Poverty in an ‘Affluent’ Region 09.02.2026 57:10

Sam Mabbott, CEO, Citizens Advice Hart and Oliver Stanley, HIWCF Trustee and Trustee of New Forest Basics Bank chat with HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott about poverty hidden in plain sight.

Community Support and LGBTQ+ Wellbeing 09.02.2026 50:44

In this episode, HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott explores how specialist, community-based support programmes can help young people who are marginalised feel supported and connected with Zoe Grant from BreakOut Youth.

Meeting Young People Where They Are: Community Solutions to Disadvantage 09.02.2026 42:37

Paul Napthine, CEO of Oarsome Chance, chats with HIWCF CEO Jacqui Scott about how practical, community-based programmes can help young people overcome barriers to education, gain employment and thrive.

Bridging the Gap: What Works in Employability for Young People Facing Barriers 09.02.2026 1:04:26

HIWCF's CEO, Jacqui Scott chats to Chris Hillman, Head of Empowering Employment, Minstead Trust and Sam Fulling, Managing Director, Saints Foundation about barriers to employment and how to support young people into the workplace.