8 Hampshire Community Support, Activities & Groups for People with Complex Needs
Each organisation here offers ongoing, active opportunities for adults and families in Hampshire to connect with others, take part in social activities, and access community support.
Whether through autism‑friendly social groups, disability activity clubs, county directories to discover local events, or day service programmes, these resources are current and welcoming.
1. Autism Hampshire – Serendipity Community Groups
Serendipity Community Groups are regular meetings for autistic adults in Hampshire, both in person and online. These groups create supportive social spaces where people can make friends, join in relaxed activities like craft, games or walks, or simply be part of a welcoming community. You can register to join and are not expected to participate more than you feel comfortable.
2. Connect to Support Hampshire – Activity and Community Directory
Connect to Support Hampshire is the main online directory for community activities, local clubs, meetups and support services across the county. You can search by location and interest to find inclusive social groups, hobby clubs, sport opportunities, day activities and regular events tailored to different needs (including learning disability and autism categories).
3. “Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability” Directory (Connect to Support)
This specific page on the Connect to Support website lists active clubs and social opportunities for adults with learning disabilities in Hampshire, including multi‑sports clubs, social groups and Mencap‑run sessions. It links out to local organisations that run ongoing social and activity groups across the county.
4. Age Concern Hampshire – Social Groups Across the County
Age Concern Hampshire operates ongoing social groups in places like Basingstoke and the New Forest, where older adults can attend weekly meetups featuring activities, guest talks, companionship and relaxed social time. While originally aimed at older adults, these groups provide valuable community connection and inclusion for anyone who wants to stay socially active.
5. Windward Day Services – Social and Community Activities
Windward Day Services runs day centres in Hampshire (including Chandler’s Ford and Netley Marsh) that focus on creating community, friendships and activities for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. These services are ongoing, with regular in‑person social activities and opportunities to build connections.
6. Community Skills Project (County Care) – Social Activities & Trips
The Community Skills Project connects adults across Hampshire (and surrounding counties) with disabilities, autism and mental health needs to regular social activities, trips, games nights, walks, community events and shared experiences. These ongoing socials are designed to support friendships and community participation.
7. Hampshire Learning Disability Partnership Event Groups
The Hampshire Learning Disability Partnership organises regular Speak Out self‑advocacy groups and local events in towns like Basingstoke, Romsey and Eastleigh where people with learning disabilities can meet, share views and socialise. These community‑run sessions bring people together and are ongoing across the year.
8. Local Sport & Social Opportunities via Connect to Support
Within the Connect to Support directory you’ll also find regular inclusive sport groups, multi‑activity clubs, walking groups and hobby meetups that are updated frequently and regularly run in Hampshire — perfect for making connections outside formal support settings.
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