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Heritage & Hope community members celebrating together at the Andover Carnival

Building stronger communities through heritage, health and hope.

Heritage & Hope brings people together across Hampshire and Wiltshire through culture, wellbeing, volunteering, education and community partnership.

Who we are

Everyone should feel that they belong.

Heritage & Hope is a community organisation bringing people from different cultures, backgrounds and generations together.

We celebrate heritage and diversity while creating opportunities for connection, learning, wellbeing, volunteering and community action.

Our work is rooted in a simple belief: stronger relationships create stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities.

Heritage & Hope soapbox cart at a community race with spectators cheering

Our values

What H.O.P.E. means to us

H — Heritage

Honouring our roots and diverse cultures.

O — Opportunity

Creating opportunities for learning, growth and connection.

P — People

Putting community, unity and respect first.

E — Empowerment

Inspiring confidence, resilience and hope for the future.

What we do

Connecting culture, wellbeing and community

Culture & Heritage

Celebrating cultural diversity through festivals, food, music, dance, exhibitions, education and storytelling.

Health & Wellbeing

Working through trusted community relationships to improve wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and encourage healthier communities.

Community Connection

Creating safe and welcoming opportunities for people, families and organisations to meet, participate and build relationships.

Volunteering & Opportunity

Giving people opportunities to contribute their skills, develop confidence, gain experience and make a positive difference locally.

Heritage & Hope community members representing the organisation at an outdoor community event

Heritage & Hope events

Past events

A look back at recent community activities and celebrations we have delivered.

Andover Black History Vibes 2025 event poster
Culture

Andover Black History Vibes 2025

  • Saturday 18 October 2025
  • 11am – 5pm
  • Andover Town Mill Park, SP10 1BL

A free community celebration of culture, food, music and business at Andover Town Mill Park, with stalls, live music, dance, kids' activities and local organisations.

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Heritage & Hope carnival float during the Andover procession
Community

Andover Carnival

  • Saturday 19 July 2026
  • 12pm – 5pm
  • Andover, Hampshire

Heritage & Hope joined the Andover Carnival procession with a community float celebrating culture and heritage.

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Heritage & Hope team running behind their soapbox cart
Family

Andover SoapBox Derby

  • Saturday 31 May 2026
  • Andover, Hampshire

A family-friendly community race where the Heritage & Hope team raced their soapbox cart alongside local teams.

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Community is something we build together.

  • Cultural celebrations
  • Community outreach
  • Volunteers
  • Local partnerships
  • Wellbeing activities
  • Community businesses
Heritage & Hope volunteers waving from a decorated community float

There is a place for you at Heritage & Hope.

Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, sponsor an activity, support an event or help your community, we would love to hear from you.

Our Community in Pictures

See some of the people, celebrations and moments that make Heritage & Hope special.

Partner with Heritage & Hope

We welcome organisations, businesses and community groups who want to create positive change.

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