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One of Foster Portsmouth’s social workers has passed the halfway mark in a significant challenge to complete 100 sea swims in 100 consecutive days, all to celebrate foster carers and raise awareness of the urgent need for more people to come forward. Social worker John Hillage has passed the halfway point of … Continued
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Portsmouth City Council has joined forces with local charity Fair Ways in a new partnership, designed to broaden support for foster carers and increase awareness of the vital role they play in the lives of children and young people. The Fostering Network’s Fostering Friendly Employer initiative promotes flexible, understanding, and compassionate employment policies … Continued
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After the stormy cancellation of the 10-mile race last year, the 2025 Great South Run events came back stronger than ever. Over 25,000 runners of all ages hit the streets of Portsmouth across the weekend of 18–19 October for the 35th anniversary of the race, cheered on by an incredible 75,000 supporters who … Continued
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We were able to show our appreciation of our dedicated team of foster carers by hosting an evening of celebration for them at the Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 17 July. The event was held to thank carers for their hard work and commitment to the children and young people in our care. It included … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth were at this year’s Armed Forces Day event on Southsea Common on Saturday 21 June. This special celebration for Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day involved parades, music, displays and a whole lot more. Foster Portsmouth were there to thank all our Armed Forces – serving, veterans and cadets – as well as … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth, alongside our Fostering South East cluster partners Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council, braved the thunder storms and showers to take ‘Pride’ of place at UK Pride on 7 June. Of the 260+ community-run Pride organisations across the UK, Portsmouth Pride won the bid to host UK Pride in 2025. Taking … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth once again marked Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May) by lighting up the city’s iconic Spinnaker Tower in our blue and orange brand colours and flying our flag outside Portsmouth City Council’s Civic Offices. These gestures supported our aim to raise awareness of the need for more loving foster families in and around … Continued
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After the success of October’s tuk tuk tour, the Foster Portsmouth team and ‘Steve’ the seagull set out once again along Southsea seafront on Thursday 12 December, this time with a festive theme and Santa along for the ride. They were all aiming to raise much needed additional awareness of our mission to … Continued
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Despite the 10-mile race having to be cancelled due to our great British weather, eight of our 23 strong Foster Portsmouth team conquered the 5km, junior and mini Great South Run races on Saturday 19 October. Three children in our care, three of our foster carers and two of their birth children completed … Continued
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The Foster Portsmouth team and ‘Steve’ the seagull completed a first this week with an exciting tuk tuk tour of Southsea seafront on Thursday 10 October. The tour took in a number of local businesses along Southsea seafront who offered us support in raising vital awareness of the need for additional foster carers in the Portsmouth area. … Continued
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