About Us
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Our Team
Meet our wonderful team of staff and volunteers.
Meeting the spiritual and well-being needs of older people in Southampton.
Laughter, connection, value and friendship all play a vital role in our well-being. Meaningful connection and community help our sense of belonging and purpose into later life.
Caraway aims to facilitate this for older people across Southampton. Founded in 2018 we have been growing a dedicated team of Chaplains and volunteers who come alongside older people and help them to navigate the experiences and changes later life brings.
Whether a home visit, a telephone call, or at a local community group or Care Home – we aim to:
• Combat loneliness
• Create community
• Celebrate life
Inspirational Stories
Read about what we have been up to recently.
"I don't think I could ever put into words the help, inspiration and kindness you have been to my dear Mum."
Mary, Chaplaincy
Why do you come as a volunteer to help with events like Vintage Adventure in church? …Well, as I’m getting older, I realise that for an awful lot of the elderly, they’ve not got very long left to get to know the lord So I think this generation is the most important ministry. If you’re in with students and you mess it up, they’ve got a whole lifetime when they can met somebody who will correct it. We haven’t got that luxury so this is a very important ministry and I just want to do my little bit.
Rob Childs
"Just wanted to say a huge Thank You to you and your colleagues who put together yesterday’s event. Our Residents that came along had a fantastic time, it was lovely hearing all about their day when they got home. Many Thanks."
Care Home Manager, Holiday at Home
TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF HOLIDAY AT HOME - "A TASTE OF SPAIN" Many thanks indeed for such an enjoyable time - and a delicious meal! The children's performances were wonderful!
Guest from Holiday at Home 2024
I'm so grateful for the chaplaincy service you are able to offer, and for your kindness and interest in my aunt's life at such a vulnerable and difficult time. I can't find the right words to express my appreciation and gratitude, it makes such a positive difference.
Sue