COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT CIC

OUR STORY

Community Spotlight began in 2020 as Together We Can Portsmouth, a Facebook group set up during the Covid pandemic. At a time of challenge, we discovered something powerful: our city was full of skills, knowledge, and goodwill waiting to be shared.

The group quickly became a space where people connected, offered support, and celebrated one another’s strengths.

In 2022, we launched Community Spotlight CIC, a not-for-profit organisation with a simple purpose: to shine a spotlight on the incredible assets within our community—local people, groups, and organisations. By connecting these strengths, we help communities grow stronger together, creating opportunities for collaboration, resilience, and shared success.

Community Spotlight with Share Portsmouth

OUR SERVICES

Foster relationships, promote inclusivity, and empower residents to build a stronger, more vibrant local community

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We can help revitalise underused community facilities and small venues such as coffee shops, pubs, church halls and community hubs. Our Community Engagement Consultancy Service can play a crucial role by facilitating community engagement and implementing strategies to increase usage. Contact us to to book a 1hr consultancy session.

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Portsmouth Forest School 1hr Taster Session at our 'Spotlight at Spark' sessions at Spark Community Space

COMMUNITY CONNECTING

We provide opportunities for people and organisations to connect with the community through activities, partnerships and collaborations.

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The Watercress Line Railway 200 Textile Project with members of The Ripple Pond Charity

COMMUNITY EVENTS

We run regular 'Spotlight' workshops and events throughout the year to showcase local service providers, charities, activity groups, sports clubs and voluntary organisations.

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The Red Sauce Theatre stall at our 'A Spot of Activity 'Showcase Event in January 2025

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BUILDING POSITIVE COMMUNITIES

We start conversations and establish opportunities for connections through our networking forums, social media platforms and community projects.

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Supporting Master Business Students at University of Portsmouth

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

We identify opportunities to add social value to the community by redeveloping disused buildings and facilities in partnership with charitable and not for profit organisations.