Our research shows chances of poor health are high in some of the communities in which our customers live. We believe in helping our customers and communities build brighter futures and a large part of this is providing support and interventions when things become difficult. That is why through VIVID Plus we’re committed to helping address health inequalities in our neighbourhoods to improve life expectancy and overall health.
Take a look at some of the projects we’re supporting below.
Bright Futures programme
Bright Futures is a 14-week resilience and life skills programme that supports families in social housing to break the cycle of poverty. It provides practical budgeting, food, and wellbeing support while embedding emotional resilience and mindfulness. Delivered locally with AI-enabled tools and support, it helps families take control of their futures, improves how they feel about their homes and neighbourhoods, and builds stronger, more confident communities.
EmpowHer
EmpowHer is a bold, trauma-informed intervention project designed to support and protect young women at risk of sexual exploitation and violence. Delivered in partnership with local authorities and specialist agencies, it offers group and 1:1 support, confidence-building, early intervention, and empowerment. The model builds trust, improves safety, and equips participants with the tools to understand risk, build resilience, and make informed choices.
Informed by an alarming rise in reported sexual attacks and targeting of young women across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Havant, Southampton and surrounding areas, EmpowHer will initially be piloted in high-risk neighbourhoods before being rolled out more widely across our local authority partnerships.
Families Matter Project
Families Matter is a community-led project designed to strengthen family life, improve wellbeing, and build stronger neighbourhood connections. Through inclusive activities like shared meals, fitness sessions, budgeting workshops, and creative events, it helps families feel safer, healthier, and more connected where they live. Focused on areas like Aldershot Park and North Town, it tackles isolation, supports resilience, and gives local people a voice—making communities kinder, more confident, and proud of where they call home.
