Mountbatten Community Choir has released a song to mark one year since the UK went into lockdown on 23 March 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The song has been written by members of a group of young adults with life-limiting conditions who gathered weekly at Mountbatten Isle of Wight before lockdown. Read more
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Following the return of Walk the Wight on Sunday, Mountbatten has now turned its attention to next year’s event. Read more
Mountbatten is taking on more volunteers to support specific areas of the charity. Read more
It’s Volunteers Week - 1-7 June 2021. Not only are we highlighting the vital role volunteers play in providing, supporting, and fundraising for our services across the Isle of Wight but we’re also inviting nominations for our Mountbatten Volunteer Awards 2021. Read more
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is opening a new Bereavement Helpline available to all those across the Isle of Wight who have been bereaved. As part of the psychology and bereavement service provided by Mountbatten, trained and supported volunteers will be offering a listening ear to those who are bereaved and anyone who feels they would want to talk to someone. Read more
High Sheriff Caroline Peel has presented three young Mountbatten Volunteers awards. The High Sheriff was impressed by the calibre of the three recipients - Solomon Wells, Thea Ricketts and Harrison Burnett. "Their caring ethic, willingness to go the extra mile to help others, often whilst undergoing severe personal problems, has really touched me" said the High Sheriff. Read more
On the anniversary of the first national lockdown Mountbatten is holding a day of reflection. Read more
With Mother’s Day approaching, Mountbatten’s experts in psychology and bereavement are offering support for those who may find it a sad and difficult time. Read more
During the pandemic, the organisers of ‘The Gift Fair for Mountbatten’ looked to new technology to enable their fundraising efforts to continue. With technical support from Nosy Marketing and regular sponsors Spence Willard, Rouse and Weavers the 2020 Gift Fair went virtual and raised an astounding £11,675 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Read more
Walk the Wight 2021 will be held on Sunday 12 September. 31st Anniversary of world famous walk from Bembridge to the Needles on the Isle of Wight. Read more
Island Estate Agents Hose Rhodes Dickson support Mountbatten with a £5,000 donation from 2020 and continued support through 2021 with the funding of a Mountbatten Community Nurse. Read more
Mountbatten’s annual Santa Dash has been officially cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more