22 June 2026
Santo Lounge goes the extra mile for Southampton Hospitals Charity
Every year in June, something special happens across the Lounges network. It’s called Lounge Aid – a month-long fundraising effort where each venue picks a local charity and throws themselves into raising money through creative, community-led events. This year, Santo Lounge in Southampton has chosen to support Southampton Hospitals Charity.
Why Southampton Hospitals Charity?
The answer is simple – to give something back. Their team members and regular customers have experienced first-hand the care the hospital staff provide at University Hospital Southampton.
“University Hospital Southampton is close to home,” the team explained. “We get a lot of hospital workers coming into our site, and we thought it would be really nice for them to see themselves locally supported. It’s also the hospital that has helped both some of our staff members and their families – and it serves some of our local regular customers too.”
A month of fundraising fun
From bake sales and live music to themed quizzes and family-friendly activities, Santo Lounge has gone above and beyond to support us.
Fundraising events throughout June have included popular bake sales, live performances from regular musicians, a themed quiz night, a “Guess the Teddy” competition and even a special charity cocktail.
And there’s more to come, with more live music still to enjoy before the end of the month.
Getting those steps in
One of the highlights of the campaign so far was the team’s sponsored walk to Lymington on 10 June, which they say has been one of their most memorable moments yet.
Taking on an impressive 20-mile trek, the Santo Lounge team battled through wet weather to reach the finish line. Despite the rain, their determination never wavered, and their efforts have helped raise even more support for patients and families across our hospital.
A huge thank you to everyone at Santo Lounge for their fantastic support throughout June.
Feeling inspired?
If Santo Lounge’s fundraising journey has inspired you, why not organise your own event?
Whether it’s a bake sale, quiz night, sponsored walk or something completely different, every pound raised helps us make a difference for patients, families and staff across our hospital.
If you’d like to find out more about fundraising for Southampton Hospitals Charity, we’d love to hear from you.