Foodbank Free Family Fun Days Ensure No One Misses Out
This summer, Faithworks Foodbanks have hosted several free family fun days, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make these events possible! The summer holidays can be a challenging time for families, with 88% of UK parents saying that the summer holidays place financial and emotional pressure on families, and 1 in 8 families struggling to afford
Lone Parent Families Explore National Trust Brownsea Island
SMILE single parent families had a wonderful time at National Trust Brownsea Island last week for a day full of fun, exploration and play! Feeling adventurous, SMILE families took the ferry over to Brownsea Island to explore the area. Together they discovered the wonders of nature that can be found there – red squirrels, peacocks, and even a couple of
Family Fun Day Brings Wimborne Community Together
Families in Wimborne enjoyed entertainment, activities and food at Wimborne Foodbank’s successful Family Fun Day held as part of Wimborne Town of Culture 2026. The community celebration drew families together for a varied programme of live performances, outdoor games, competitions and refreshments, supported by local organisations and volunteers. Jamie Jigsaw held a fun, interactive circus skills workshop followed by
Still Inspiring: Celebrating Volunteer Barry’s 90th Birthday
Trainees, volunteers and staff recently came together at The Carpentry Workshop to celebrate Barry’s milestone 90th birthday. Barry first heard about the Faithworks Training Carpentry Workshop during a talk at his church. His immediate response was, "That's something I can do!" Seven years later, he remains a much-valued part of the team and an invaluable presence in the workshop.
Safesleep100 – give £10 per month to help someone off the streets
Safesleep100 Summer Campaign. For someone experiencing homelessness, a safe place to stay can mean the difference between crisis and a fresh start. The Safesleep initiative funds emergency overnight accommodation, giving people a safe place to rest and the opportunity to take their first steps towards rebuilding their lives. We urgently need your support. We're looking for 100 supporters to give just £10 a month. Together,
Free Kids’ Pizza Making Session, Wimborne Community Garden
Join the wonderful volunteers at Wimborne Community Garden to learn how to make delicious homemade pizzas using vegetables grown in the garden. Wimborne Community Garden is a place for the community to come together, share skills and grow food. Fresh produce from the garden goes towards Wimborne Foodbank, and Beaucroft College cafe. This free children’s cooking session takes place
SMILE’s Free Lone Parent Fair Reaches a Milestone 10th Year
We were delighted to see over 200 people at the 10th SMILE Lone Parent Fair, including 60 families, 76 volunteers and a further 15 children and young people volunteering! This year’s fair included a fantastic range of activities to celebrate and support single parents and their families. From building robots and hook-a-duck to glitter tattoos and magic shows, there
Nourish Celebrated at Blandford Business Awards
A huge congratulations to Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank on being given the Community Service Award at Blandford Business Awards! The event recognises enterprising local businesses and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the local economy, business innovation and community spirit. One nominee for Nourish wrote: "No one knows what's round the corner in these hard
Rick Stein Coffee Morning Fundraiser for Wimborne Foodbank
We were delighted to see over 75 supporters, volunteers and members of the community come together over an incredible selection of cakes and pastries at our coffee morning for Wimborne Foodbank+, hosted by Rick Stein. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, raise awareness of the challenges faced by many local families, and celebrate the incredible
Help Make the SMILE Lone Parent Fair Amazing!
SMILE’s Lone Parent Fair takes place on Saturday 4th July 2026, and we’re looking for support from our wonderful community to help make it a fantastic day for solo parent families. The Lone Parent Fair is an opportunity for solo parents and their children to relax, connect, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with no barriers, no cost and no
