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,
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
Saints and Singers Cream Tea and Quiz
Formed last year, the Saints and Singers choir provides the opportunity for men and women moving on from street homelessness, to find community and purpose through singing together. Join the choir on Saturday 13th June 2026 for a delightful afternoon of a cream tea, quiz and songs – whats not to love?! This event is to raise money for
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
