Small, community groups led by members and facilitated by volunteers
Find out more in the questions and answers below or watch this introductory video below.
Here is an easy read document about our Serendipity Community Groups.
Our Serendipity Community Groups are a great way for autistic adults to meet in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. Each group is welcoming and encourages new members to join and participate in any way they feel able to. If a new member just wants to come to a group and listen to others, then that is respected and there is no expectation that every member needs to participate.
Some groups are delivered online, and some groups are delivered in person. All groups are facilitated by a trained volunteer as well as our Serendipity team and/or community partner organisations.
Our groups are welcoming spaces where autistic adults can connect, share experiences, and/or take part in informal social activities such as board games or arts and crafts.
They are designed to be judgment-free, flexible, and supportive – whether you want to chat, listen, or just be around like-minded people, you're welcome to join us.
We also have specialist groups designed for people who want a more specific focus such as art, drama, and walking.
Our Serendipity groups are for all autistic adults aged 18+. Although we do have specific locations where the groups are delivered, you do not need to live in that area to join that group. You do not need to have an autism diagnosis to attend, it may be that you are on the pathway to diagnosis or feel that you are autistic. We understand that for some people, going through the diagnostic process is not for them.
Most people who attend the groups do so independently. Please speak to us in advance if you would like to or need to bring support with you to a group. You will need to be able to travel independently to/from the group or arrange your own transport.
By registering for Serendipity groups, you will need to agree to adhere to the Members Guidelines.
To join a Serendipity community group you will need to register as a member. By doing this, you are not committing to attend. Once you have registered as a member you will be provided with details about how to join the community groups. We run regular taster sessions for new members, to ensure that the group you attend is the right group for you.
It may be that our dedicated team would like to chat with you further about the suitability of the groups before you attend a taster session. The team will contact you if they need further information or would like to speak with you before attending. This is to make sure that the group is suited to your needs.
Equally, you can contact us on the below email if you have any questions.
To register as a member, you can do any of the following options:
1. Complete our Member Registration Form.
2. Email the team who will send you the registration form: serendipity@autismhampshire.org.uk
Serendipity groups meet regularly online and in person.
You do not have to attend the group closest to where you live, you may want to attend any of the groups.
In person groups
Online groups
Interest-based groups
View the schedules below for dates and times. For exact locations, email Serendipity@AutismHampshire.org.uk.
We’re launching a brand-new free running group for autistic adults in Portsmouth.
Being run in collaboration with BH Live, the group is open to all fitness levels and will meet once a month on Mondays, starting 14th July from 11am to 12pm.
Whether you're completely new to running or looking for a relaxed, supportive space to get active, come and give it a go.
To book, please email serendipity@autismhampshire.org.uk.
Our Life Skills group takes place once a month online and offers members a chance to discuss shared experiences, challenges, and practical strategies in a supportive environment.
Topics are chosen by group members so the discussions will vary each week. Some example discussions include time management, cooking, managing money, or online safety.
1
1500-1630
Winchester
2
1700-1900
Portsmouth
3
1100-1300
Shirley (Southampton)
1300-1500
Totton
1900-2030
Women's Online
4
5
1515-1715
Southampton Art
6
1500-1700
Eastleigh
7
8
9
1430-1630
Basingstoke
10
1000-1200
Gosport
11
1030-1230
New Forest Walk and Talk
1400-1600
Lyndhurst
12
1000-1200
Bordon
1330-1530
Havant
13
1600-1800 Serendipity Online
14
15
1500-1630
Winchester
16
1300-1500
Mayflower Studios Drama
1700-1900
Portsmouth
17
1100-1300
Shirley (Southampton)
1300-1500
Totton
1900-2030
Women's Online
18
1845-2000
Online Life Skills
19
1515-1715
Southampton Art
20
1500-1700
Eastleigh
21
22
23
1430-1630
Basingstoke
24
1000-1200
Gosport
25
1400-1600
Lyndhurst
26
1000-1200
Bordon
1330-1530
Havant
27
1600-1800 Serendipity Online
28
29
1500-1630
Winchester
30
1
1100-1300
Shirley (Southampton)
1300-1500
Totton
1900-2030
Women's Online
2
3
1515-1715
Southampton Art
4
1500-1700
Eastleigh
5
6
7
1430-1630
Basingstoke
1700-1900
Portsmouth
8
1000-1200
Gosport
9
1030-1230
New Forest Walk and Talk
1400-1600
Lyndhurst
10
1000-1200
Bordon
1330-1530
Havant
11
1600-1800 Serendipity Online
12
13
1500-1630
Winchester
14
1100-1200
Running group (Portsmouth)
15
1100-1300
Shirley (Southampton)
1300-1500
Totton
1900-2030
Women's Online
16
1845-2000
Online Life Skills
17
1515-1715
Southampton Art
18
1500-1700
Eastleigh
19
20
21
1300-1500
Mayflower Studios Drama
1430-1630
Basingstoke
1700-1900
Portsmouth
22
1000-1200
Gosport
23
1400-1600
Lyndhurst
24
1000-1200
Bordon
1330-1530
Havant
25
1600-1800 Serendipity Online
26
27
1500-1630
Winchester
28
29
1300-1500
Totton
1900-2030
Women's Online
30
31
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