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IMPACT OF OUR WORK
How we’re improving communities.

The value of our work is measured by its impact on the lives of the children and the people in our community.

2022: Year in Review

Since 2013, we have brought together a total of over 38,476 people through our community integration programme in Portsmouth. This number keeps increasing on a yearly basis as more and more community members see the benefits our programme.
In 2022 we ran 12 projects under our community integration programme and key highlights include:

Key highlights for 2022

2,530.

Participants benefitted from projects this year taking the total number of participants to over 38,476 since inception.

15 Families supported

84 visits to families to deliver food donations.

27

Dedicated volunteers giving their time to support the community.

181

Events and activities organised in 2022.

80%

Of participants at our community sporting activities and events happily recommend friends, family members or colleagues.

310+

Trees planted and maintained in partnership with Charles Dickens Community Orchards and Tree Wardens in our community between September – December 2021.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

The atmosphere and sense of community cohesion is second to none.

“URBOND, what a great community based organisation! I have attended a few events held by the group and have found them to be innovative, inviting and initiative led by its founders and members. The atmosphere and sense of community cohesion is second to none. One massively distinguished trait I have always found is how the group’s events and help in the community has always been deeply embedded with the support and recognition in the role it plays within the local Community. The words ‘bond’ within the organisations name is a fitting tribute to the great work it plays in the present and the future towards peace and harmony within the Community”

Yusuf Ali
Portsmouth

It has given us good platform to integrate in the community

“URBOND is very important and vital to us all in the local community; it has given us good platform to integrate in the community. Socio-cultural events and sporting activities have helped me keep in shape, meet new people, discover different food and different cultures. URBOND’s management team are friendly and very welcoming, they are always available to speak to you and the hospitality they provide is second to none. My friends and I would always recommend URBOND to anyone, I promise once have been to one of the events you will always go back.”

Jerome Odoh
Portsmouth

URBOND has established routines that will have a positive impact on local community members lives

“I sincerely would like to thank URBOND and its committee members for the amazing work they are doing in the community. I am sure that many people that attend URBOND social evening events, sporting activities and seminars would agree with me that the group is doing a fantastic job. It’s been 4 years since I started attending URBOND activities, I have met so many wonderful people I can happily call friends. The group has opened my eyes in so many ways along with discovering new cultures etc…URBOND has established routines that will have a positive impact on local community members lives. I attend all URBOND activities and most importantly the volleyball on Sundays; volleyball sessions have improved my fitness and they are keeping me in shape. Proud of the group and I urge everyone to support URBOND.”

Sarah Baker
Portsmouth

It has now been 4 years since I attended my first URBOND activity, I now volunteer for URBOND.

“I volunteer for a group called Heartlands Community voice; we have an awards night every year at the Charles Dickens Centre. One of these nights was the first time I heard the name URBOND. It has now been 4 years since I attended my first URBOND activity, I now volunteer for URBOND. I am normally the first person people see as I am at the front desk signing people in and welcoming them to the evening. Working with URBOND has made me more confident than I thought I would ever have. It has given me knowledge of different countries and their customs and most of all URBOND has given me a chance to give back to more people than I thought I could. I am proud to be part of the URBOND community.”

Dawn Foster
Heartlands Community Voice, Portsmouth

“In April 2016 I started going to URBOND activities after my friend kept asking me to come. I never really went out much but since going I haven’t missed one yet. URBOND is great for everyone as there are always lots of different things to do like raffles, salsa, quizzes and the food there is amazing! I have met some amazing people who are now close friends. My daughter who is 16 and I enjoy attending the volleyball practice which takes place on a Sunday and my son who is 9 loves the family fun days. I am glad I have URBOND and I am also grateful to have made some special friends.”

Ann Roberts
Portsmouth
It’s an excellent opportunity for people to come together in a welcoming environment on a regular basis

“Community cohesion in Portsmouth is a very important issue. We’re working here as a council in conjunction with community groups, faith groups and the police to ensure community cohesion is carried out in a constructive way. I welcome the creation of URBOND and it’s an excellent opportunity for people to come together in a welcoming environment on a regular basis.”

CLLR Donna Jones
CLLR DONNA JONES, Tory Leader of Ports

A fast moving organisation that helps bring people together in a fun and friendly way

“URBOND is a fast moving organisation that helps bring people together in a fun and friendly way. They hold training and social events and they love their sporting activities.They welcome everyone and offer support and help in many ways, they have a fabulous reputation for doing great things. I am proud to be able say that we have supported URBOND and look forward to supporting the organisation at any given opportunity”

Jacky Charman
Volunatry and Community Sector Development Officer, Action Portmouth
What strikes me the most is the integration of different cultures coming together for a common purpose

“I have been attending URBOND’s charitable events and activities for well over a couple years now and truly feel the guys running it are doing such a fantastic job in the community. What strikes me the most is the integration of different cultures coming together for a common purpose, raising funds to help enrich the lives of the less fortunate. I was approached by URBOND to abseil down the Spinnaker Tower last August to raise funds for the charities that they were supporting at the time. Although I am absolutely petrified of heights, I duly obliged as I felt it was least I could do to help the course. I really commend the efforts of all the people involved in the smooth operation of URBOND. Well done guys for your diligence and relentless drive to help improve the quality of life and make a difference to so many people".

Kingsley Digby
Portsmouth