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
Local Businesses Pick up the Pace at Run Bournemouth
Runners Shine Bright at Run Bournemouth Weekend. We are thrilled at the incredible group of runners who took on the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon at Run Bournemouth last weekend! The event was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and flashing fairy lights. We would like to thank Mario (that is, our wonderful Faithworks CEO Alistair Doxat-Purser), and the dedicated
Church Partnerships – Gather BCP Mini Summit
We believe God is calling His Church to collaborate across BCP, to release our towns to thrive as we see God’s kingdom grow and so we are hosting the Gather BCP Mini Summit. In partnership with the Gather Movement and Moorlands College, we warmly welcome church leaders and Christian changemakers from across BCP, to come and hear inspiring stories
Bournemouth Male Voice Choir Fundraiser for Wimborne Foodbank
Bournemouth Male Voice Choir are hosting a special fundraising concert to raise vital funds for Wimborne Foodbank. Tickets for this wonderful event are £10 – all funds raised will help us to support families in crisis this Christmas. The choir are a group of men, from all walks of life with a mutual love of music. They regularly perform
Mental Health Friendly Church Training Day – 11 October 2025
We are proud to partner with Kintsugi Hope in providing the upcoming mental health friendly church training day on Saturday 11 October 2025, 10am – 4pm. This event is for volunteers serving in cafés, Warm Welcome Spaces, community meals, coffee mornings, and other outreach activities across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. Together, we’ll explore how to better understand mental
Church Partnerships: Poole Lifecentre’s Men That Lunch Group
Our Church Partnerships team is dedicated in supporting church leaders, community mission pioneers, Christian funders, and anyone at a church who wants to make a real difference in their local community. Sarah Yetman, Vicar of St Mike’s and St John’s Churches in Bournemouth explained: “Working with Faithworks Church Partnerships team has been transformative for us in making a difference
Leadership role available at Poole Lifecentre: a place where community, care, and change meet
People walk through the doors of Poole Lifecentre for many reasons – some need food or debt advice, others seek company, housing support, or simply someone to listen. The Lifecentre is for everyone – a vibrant place, combining a busy foodbank and a network of essential services that help people in crisis find practical solutions and renewed hope. In
12 Year Old George Raises Over £5K for Faithworks Homelessness Project
12 year old George has raised a colossal £5,500 by cycling from Poole to Paris, to raise essential funds for our Homelessness project. He gave up his school half-term holiday to pedal an epic 450 miles, with his Dad Mark, so that he could make a difference to those without a place to call home. George explained: “I
Wimborne Foodbank+ Issue Urgent Food Appeal Following Break In
Wimborne Foodbank+ have issued an urgent food appeal following a theft from their food store. The incident was discovered after the Easter bank holiday weekend. Michelle Kratzke, Deputy Manager explained: ‘We were devastated to discover our food store was broken into over the bank holiday weekend, adding additional pressure to our already busy team following the Easter period.
What are Faithworks Lifecentres?
Lifecentres are vibrant community hubs offering a range of support services all in one place. They provide safe spaces where people can meet others, connect with practical help, and build strong, supportive communities. They offer access to essentials like foodbanks, debt advice, school uniforms, hygiene products, emergency holiday food, housing support, community meals, recipe kits, and budget-friendly cooking courses.
