Southampton community centres receive winter funding from Southern Water.

Three Southampton hubs each received more than £2,000 from Southern Water's Community Centre Grants, part of a £30,000 programme that supported 14 centres across the south.

Three community centres in Southampton have received grants from Southern Water to help cover energy and essential operating costs during the winter. The payments come through Southern Water's Community Centre Grants programme, which is now in its fourth year. The scheme distributed a total of £30,000 across 14 centres in the south. Southern Water said the programme aims to lessen pressures faced by local centres. Grants details: - Three Southampton hubs each received more than £2,000 from Southern Water's Community Centre Grants programme. - The programme distributed £30,000 across 14 centres in the south. - Named recipients in Southampton include Woolston Community Centre, City Life Church and Oasis Hub East Southampton. - Southern Water described community centres as offering practical and emotional support and said the grants lessen pressures. - A spokesman for Woolston Community Centre said the grant is welcome and eases pressure on funds for essential tasks. Summary: The funding provides short-term relief for energy and operating expenses at the named centres and others supported through the scheme. Undetermined at this time.