The Firgrove Centre

07/09/2026

Stories like this are heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to Russell Howard and his wife with this unimaginable loss.

The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

05/09/2026

One week to go and we'd love your support!

We've got our team ready and raring to walk run and cycle for their clients... Would you consider a donation to pay forward a counselling session? Would you consider a walk run or cycle yourself?

Everyone welcome! Join us on 12 September at 3pm on the Common (Details here: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/walk-run-or-cycle-for-firgrove)

Support Walk Run or Cycle for Firgrove! - donate online with Give as you Live Donate and help raise vital funds for Alder Trust.

27/08/2026

In 2 weeks we'll be raising awareness of baby loss and raising money for those that require our help navigating this loss... Join us on the Common in Southampton to Walk Run or Cycle our 2km loop and help support individuals in their grief!

Support Walk Run or Cycle for Firgrove! - donate online with Give as you Live Donate and help raise vital funds for Alder Trust.

15/07/2026

We love working with others and collaborating... It's a pleasure to be a part of the Southampton Mental Health Network and participate in days like this! Its also a joy to be able to use our sister project Aldermoor Community Farm as a site for this!

Thank you!

Southampton has come together to celebrate and support mental health.

01/06/2026

A HUGE thank you to Ross, Claire and Steven for their incredible effort and perseverance in walking 100km in 24 hours! London to Brighton in the heat of last week! How amazing are they...

Not only did they absolutely smash the physical challenge, but they have supported us almost DOUBLE what was aimed for! This is such an encouragement to us and we are so grateful for wonderfully generous, kind and energetic people like Ross, Claire and Steven for undertaking this challenge for us!

We hope you've recovered!!! 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶🏼🌻💛

23/05/2026

We wish Ross, Claire and Steve all the best on their walk from London to Brighton today! 24 hours to walk 100km! We hope your feet survive!!

Still chance to support them and give them a boost as they walk...

Support The McBride's 100km for Firgrove! 🌻 - donate online with Give as you Live Donate and help raise vital funds for Alder Trust.

21/05/2026

Thank you to the The Hospital Saturday Fund for the invitation to their AGM last night! It was wonderful to hear Fatima Whitbread speaking and her heart for those in the care system - truly inspiring.

We love hearing about other charities who are doing such valuable work. Incredible that we are all supported and bought together by this amazing organisation... Thank you!

13/05/2026

Yesterday we had a lovely visitor!

There are so many benefits to have some interaction with a puppy... it can reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure alongside feelings of joy and social connection. And it certainly worked for our team yesterday 🥰

12/05/2026

Do you need to talk to someone about trauma, grief or an emotional challenge? Alder Trust General Counselling are here for you...

Contact us on [email protected] to book in your first session and start talking to someone who will listen and help you navigate how you're feeling 💛

11/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to the William Rufus Lodge 6979 for inviting us to their Charity evening on Friday! It was a joy to see all the generosity from all the lodges and the wonderful work of all the charities they support... A massive thank you to Claire & Ross McBride for supporting the Firgrove Centre and putting us forward for this. We are so grateful!

Please do sponsor them on their next adventure of 100km walk from London to Brighton: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/the-mcbrides-100km-for-firgrove in support of the Firgrove Centre!

Thank you 💛🌻