World Book Day: What Books Might Our Projects Be?…
World Book Day is a chance to celebrate literacy and the joy that can come from reading stories that resonate with who we are and what we stand for. That’s why, this World Book Day, we have been thinking about what books each of our projects would be… Faithworks Overall, Faithworks is like Charlie and
Nourish Community Larder Marks 5000th Shop
Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank has marked a significant milestone with its 5000th shop at the Larder. The project has played a key role in supporting people facing food insecurity across Blandford Forum and surrounding villages. Launched in 2023, the Larder was set up to provide an alternative to emergency food parcels at Nourish Foodbank. It has become a
How Christchurch Foodbank+ Furniture Project is Helping to Rebuild Lives
When Sofia* reached out to the team at Christchurch Foodbank team she was in a state of overwhelming uncertainty. Her home in Ukraine had been reduced to rubble by the ongoing conflict, and with her 7-year-old daughter in tow, she had fled the war with only a suitcase of belongings. Her husband and brother had to stay behind, and
Leadership job roles available in Blandford and Poole to build hope, support and community
We currently have 2 paid job vacancies – Manager of Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank, and Deputy Manager of Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank. In these roles, you will be able to make an impactful difference, by creating a welcoming space where dignity is restored, hope is renewed, and real change happens every day. Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank
Wimborne Community Garden Diary – Waitrose Green Tokens Scheme
With the start of the new year, Wimborne Community Garden received a wonderful letter saying that we have been selected to be part of Waitrose Green Tokens scheme this month. Anyone shopping at Waitrose can chose to nominate Wimborne Community Garden with their green token, meaning we stand to receive somewhere between £500 - £1,500 towards our next project.
9 Year Old Noah Donates Baby Hampers to Poole Foodbank
9 year old Noah and his Mum recently found themselves needing support from Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank. Like so many families, they never imagined this would happen, but circumstances can change in an instant. Fast forward, and Noah’s family are now back on their feet, and this incredible young boy knew exactly what he wanted to do next: give
Faithworks Project Christmas Holiday Hours 2025
Please note that our projects will be closed on the following dates: Christchurch Foodbank+ Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day Friday 26th December - Boxing Day Thursday 1st Jan 2026 – New Year's Day Please note the Community Supper will not run on the following dates: Wednesday 24th December Wednesday 31st December For Emergency Food parcels call 07587 371088.
Gather BCP Mini Summit
More than 40 leaders and changemakers from 15 churches and 7 charities gathered for the Gather BCP Mini Summit - a day hosted by Faithworks’ Church Partnerships in collaboration with the Gather Movement and Moorlands College. The event built on last year’s Mission and Community Conversation and strengthened Faithworks’ vision to empower local churches, to help them deliver practical
Wimborne Community Garden’s Budding Chefs
Led by our super band of cooks, Wimborne Community Garden hosted its first Cookery Course for Kids. We had 12 enthusiastic youngsters who came to the garden with their mums to discover how to cook vegetable patties with salsa. There was much chopping and mashing, flouring and squidging, frying and turning to produce delicious, mouth-watering delights which went down
Wimborne Community Garden October Diary
As a community garden we have an ever-growing group of wonderful volunteers who come along to share their time and energy to grow produce and flowers in the garden so that we can support the community of Wimborne. Not only that, so many of our volunteers are blessed with all sorts of skills which they enjoy sharing time and
