Our Sponsors

Meet with our Sponsors

We are proud to be supported by a group of dedicated sponsors whose generosity helps us create a stronger, more connected community. From funding local projects to providing hands-on support, our sponsors play a vital role in making our services and spaces more accessible, welcoming, and effective.
Click on any image to find out more about each sponsor and the amazing ways they contribute to our community.

Winchester City Council

Winchester City Council supports Unit 12 in many ways—from grant funding to practical partnerships. The building is leased from WCC, and we’re part of their Spaces of Sanctuary programme. We also work together on outreach sessions that connect local people with services and support.

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council supports us through a variety of grant schemes and strategic programmes. We are an active member of their Pantry Network, which provides essential guidance, resources, and support for our Community Food Pantry. Their commitment to community wellbeing and food security directly benefits many local families and individuals who rely on these services.

Cardo

We’re incredibly grateful to Cardo for their continued support of our community centre. As leaders in social housing maintenance, Cardo brings innovation and care to everything they do — and we experienced that firsthand when they kindly upgraded the flooring in our food pantry. Their commitment to long-term improvements and community partnership truly makes a difference where it’s needed most.

The Hygiene Bank

Thanks to the generous contributions of The Hygiene Bank Winchester, our Community Pantry is regularly stocked with essential personal care items, and our public toilets remain equipped with sanitary products for those who need them. Their practical, compassionate support helps ensure that no one in our community has to go without basic hygiene essentials.

Boka

We’re lucky to have Boka as both a neighbour and a supporter of our community centre. Known for their commitment to healthier snacking with their all-green-traffic-light Boka bars, making it easier for our visitors to enjoy better food choices. They’ve also lent a helping hand on occasion and even celebrate their annual party in our space. We’re grateful for their support and proud to call them part of our community.

Silverback Builders & Landscaping

Silverback Builders & Landscaping laid a beautiful patio for our community centre — donating their time and labour to create a space that everyone can enjoy. Their contribution has transformed an outdoor area into a welcoming spot for gathering, relaxing, and connecting. We’re truly thankful for their hands-on support.

Tesco Extra – Lucy Burgess

From prom makeup to pantry staples, Lucy Burgess—Tesco Extra’s incredible Community Champion—has found countless ways to support Unit 12. Whether it’s donating toiletries for special events, providing plants to brighten our garden, or organising collection days to keep our pantry shelves full, her ongoing care brings colour, kindness, and consistency to our work.

PureGym

The team at PureGym bring their energy and enthusiasm to Unit 12 in all kinds of ways — from collecting Easter eggs and helping at prom events to running health checks and even hosting a cooking class for our pantry team and users. Their commitment to wellbeing goes far beyond the gym floor, helping our community feel stronger, healthier, and more connected.

Winchester Rotary

When our garden needs some serious attention, Winchester Rotary is always ready to roll up their sleeves. Their regular visits — often with a whole team in tow — help keep our outdoor spaces beautiful and welcoming. Their steady support, especially in the garden, is a true reflection of their commitment to local community life.

Roasting Party

Thanks to The Roasting Party, our café is powered by expertly roasted coffee and a big dose of generosity. From providing quality beans to delivering barista training, their support helps us serve great coffee — and create opportunities for skill-building and connection along the way. A perfect blend of passion and community.

Vale Farm

We really appreciate the ongoing support from Vale Farm, who generously donate fresh eggs to our Community Food Pantry every week. These eggs go straight to our members and are also used in the café area for all our baking. Their ongoing support adds real value to both our food projects and our community meals.

KeyTech Web Solutions

KeyTech Web Solutions has kindly supported us by rebuilding and redesigning our website, as well as providing free hosting and ongoing maintenance. Their help behind the scenes means we can stay connected with our community and keep everything running smoothly.

Utilita Giving

Utilita Giving, established by Utilita Energy in 2022, is dedicated to alleviating and preventing the hardship caused by fuel and food poverty while raising public awareness about this critical issue.

Hendy Foundation

The foundation has kindly supported Unit12 Community Pantry this year, and the funds are helping purchase much needed food supplies in these difficult times. We are very grateful for their kind support.

The Winchester Food & Basics Bank

The Winchester Food & Basics Bank provides emergency food and clothing and is available for all people in the city and surrounding area.
In addition, during the holiday periods, they supply food to families with children who normally get free school meals and support other local food charities targeted at low income households.

Haringtons

As a thank you for the work our team does in the community, Haringtons has generously provided complimentary haircuts for Unit 12 staff. This thoughtful gesture has been greatly appreciated and is a wonderful example of a local business recognising and supporting the people who help make our community stronger.

winchester University

The University of Winchester has supported Unit 12 in a number of ways, including providing equipment and volunteers to help with our activities and projects. Their support has been a valuable contribution to our work and the wider community.

The Country Food Trust

The Country Food Trust provides regular support to our Community Pantry through generous food donations. Their annual deliveries bring large quantities of essential supplies, helping us keep our shelves stocked and ensuring local people have access to the food they need.

Vaughan Designs

Inspirational Designs and outstanding craftmanship. This organisation sent in a team to help in the garden and paint an area of the building.

Vickes

Wickes have kindly supported Unit12 on several occasions with painting and DIY supplies as part of their Community Initiative programme This makes a huge difference to the Unit as it helps keep the building neat, tidy and up together.

The Henry Beaufort School

The Henry Beaufort school have been supporting the Community pantry for many years. The students collect food for dress down days and events and it all gets delivered in their minibus with students helping to unload and put the items away. Some students have even come back and volunteered on their own.

St. John’s – East Winchester Benefice

St Johns is Unit12s local church and regularly undertake food collections for the community pantry at services and drop it up. They have been supporting the pantry since it first began in 2020.

Thank You to Our Generous Grant Funders

We are incredibly grateful to the organisations who have supported Unit 12 through their recent grant funding. These contributions make a real difference to our centre and the wider community we serve.

Winchester City Council

Our thanks to Winchester City Council for their continued partnership and support through multiple small grants. Recent funding has helped us establish and expand projects in both our community garden and cafe areas.

Screwfix Foundation

Thanks to a generous £5,000 grant from the Screwfix Foundation, we’ve been able to make vital improvements to disability access across the centre. This includes the installation of new baby-changing units in our accessible toilets, a new ramp for Studio 2 providing easier wheelchair and pushchair access, and improvements to our car park to ensure better accessibility for all visitors.

Martin Wheeler Foundation

The Martin Wheeler Foundation awarded Unit 12 a £1,000 grant to support our Community Food Pantry during the Christmas period. This funding enabled us to provide food packs to local families and individuals, ensuring no one went without during the festive season.

Asda Foundation

With a £750 grant from the Asda Foundation, we were able to expand our community gardening efforts. The funding supported the purchase of new equipment including a polytunnel for growing and a hedge trimmer, enhancing the experience for members of our gardening club.

Kings Worthy Parish Council

We thank Kings Worthy Parish Council for their £500 grant, which contributed to the provision of Christmas food packs for residents in the Kings Worthy district. Their continued support helps us respond to local needs during key times of year.

Hubbub Network

A heartfelt thank you to Hubbub for their grant, which helped cover staffing costs and the purchase of equipment for our Community Garden clubs. This support enables us to continue delivering engaging, sustainable outdoor activities for all ages.

Clothworkers’ Foundation

The Clothworkers’ Foundation awarded us a grant to replace the worn flooring in Studios 3 & 4. This essential upgrade ensures a safer, more welcoming environment for dance classes and community events.

Hampshire Business Networking

Hampshire Business Networking brings local business people together to connect and collaborate for mutual benefit. Through a kind grant, they have supported our Community Food Pantry, helping us provide essential food and supplies to local residents.

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