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Heritage & Hope — Andover, Hampshire

What We Do

Our work connects culture, health, wellbeing, participation and community development rather than treating them as separate issues.

Culture & Heritage

We create opportunities for people to celebrate and share their culture through:

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Heritage & Hope community members in traditional dress celebrating on a carnival float

Community Health & Wellbeing

Good health is shaped by much more than healthcare. Trust, belonging, social connection, information and access to support all matter.

Heritage & Hope works through trusted community networks to support wellbeing and help reduce inequalities.

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Heritage & Hope community wellbeing stall with drinks and snacks at an outdoor event
A Heritage & Hope volunteer giving a thumbs-up at a community event with crowds and volunteers in the background

Community Connection & Outreach

Listening, trust and local collaboration sit at the heart of our approach. We build relationships with:

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Programmes & Events

Upcoming community activities, celebrations and wellbeing programmes, plus a look back at what we have already delivered.

Andover Black History Month 2026 event poster
Culture

Andover Black History Month 2026

  • Saturday 3 October 2026
  • 11am – 7pm
  • Andover, Hampshire

A cultural community celebration bringing people together through food, music, dance, exhibitions, storytelling, local businesses and community organisations.

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Heritage & Hope team taking part in a community event
Health & Wellbeing

Community Wellbeing Programme (details coming soon)

  • Date to be confirmed
  • Hampshire & Wiltshire — venue to be confirmed

Placeholder for an upcoming wellbeing programme. Details will be published once confirmed.

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Community members in traditional dress waving from the Heritage & Hope float
Community

Community Celebration (details coming soon)

  • Date to be confirmed
  • Andover, Hampshire — venue to be confirmed

Placeholder for an upcoming community celebration. Details will be published once confirmed.

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Past programmes & events

Heritage & Hope carnival float during the Andover procession
Community

Andover Carnival

  • Previously held
  • 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

Community Soapbox Race

  • Previously held
  • Andover, Hampshire

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

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Supporting Local Opportunity

Heritage & Hope aims to create opportunities for local businesses, traders, charities, social enterprises, community organisations and individuals to showcase their work, build relationships and reach new audiences.

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