Morebus provides mystery bus tour for solo parent families
Thanks to support from Morebus, SMILE will be creating a special mystery tour for teens and their parent this summer as part of its six-week holiday programme. SMILE runs a six-week holiday programme over the summer and relies on donations from local individuals and businesses to run these events. The support from Morebus community fund allows SMILE to put
BBC Gardeners World Award Wimborne Community Garden Platinum
The Beautiful Borders design created by the team at Wimborne Community Garden has been awarded Platinum at the prestigious BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair, held at Beaulieu. The Wimborne Community Garden team have sourced, grown, built and exhibited this garden themselves, as an inclusive team and with so many members contributing in varied ways to its creation; it’s a
Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards
Wimborne Foodbank has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the local community, taking home the Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards. The award highlights the dedication and impact of the amazing team, whose ongoing efforts continue to support those in need across the area. This recognition serves as a testament to the compassion, commitment, and
Help End Homelessness in BCP Through Your Legacy Giving
“You have saved my life.” – William*, now safely housed. In just 2 months we have helped 12 rough sleepers off the streets into emergency accommodation, and 9 people into long-term housing. But with your help we could do more. Our life-saving support costs money, and one way to do this is through our Legacy Giving initiatives –
Stories of Change: Local Funding Transforming Lives
Faithworks teams, including Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank, Christchurch Foodbank+, and our Community Money Advice service, attended the wonderful recent “Stories of Change” event hosted by BCP Council and Dorset Community Foundation. The event highlighted the impact of local funding and the difference community groups are making across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Rising living costs, food insecurity, and social isolation
Preventing Homelessness: Prince William Visits Bournemouth
When Prince William stepped onto Bournemouth Pier on 19th March, the focus was clear from the outset. This was not a ceremonial visit. It was about listening, learning, and understanding what is making a difference on the ground. Youth Homelessness Across BCP Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, too many young people are still at risk of falling through the
Free Wills Month – Faithworks’ Free Will Writing Service
March is Free Wills Month - an initiative that offers the opportunity to have a simple Will written free of charge by using solicitors in selected locations across the UK. Run twice a year, in March and October, Free Wills Month provides a way to ensure that your Will is up to date, with the opportunity to leave a
SMILE Mums and Older Local Residents Build DIY Confidence
Residents Build Confidence Through Hands-on DIY Confidence Course Senior residents and solo parents have been picking up new practical techniques for around the home thanks to Arch Training’s DIY Confidence courses. The Carpentry Workshop has been buzzing with activity, as participants learned how to take on everyday home maintenance tasks with greater independence. From using a drill and handsaw
Joyful January – New beginnings across Faithworks
The new year can be a difficult time for many. After the pressures of Christmas and the dark winter weeks, January often brings uncertainty and financial strain for many. Across all Faithworks projects, our frontline teams see this every year. Looking back as we enter Spring, we see how the start of 2026 brought real progress for people too.
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
