FW20 Highlights and Looking Forwards
In 2024 Faithworks turned 20 years old and so we decided to celebrate in many fun and inspiring ways! We launched our special FW20 Celebration Film including stories from those whose lives have been impacted by Faithworks. You can hear from Abi, Illana and Joe via the link below (simply scroll down for the video). Watch the FW20 Celebration
What is Half-time? Support for those rough sleeping
Our Half-time service provides practical support and advice for those who are homeless and sleeping on the streets. Half-time is provided at sites across BCP including at St Mike’s Church, Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QU. The service includes: one-to-one appointments and advice, hot showers, laundry facilities, lockers, phone charging, and hot drinks and snacks. We work closely with our
Ridgewater Energy Donate to the Homelessness Project in Ongoing Partnership
A huge thank you to Ridgewater Energy Ltd for their generous donation to the homelessness winter rucksack appeal - and thank you to Peter Bywater, Managing Director, for personally delivering their donation of thermal tops, merino wool socks, toiletries and crossword/puzzle books - these items will help equip wellbeing rucksacks for those moving on from sleeping on the streets.
Faithworks Project Christmas Holiday Hours 2024
Please note that our project Christmas holiday hours 2024 are: Christchurch Food Bank+ Open Christmas Eve, 10am – 12pm Closed Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 December Open Friday 27 December, 2pm – 4pm Open Tuesday 31 December, 10am – 12pm Closed Wednesday 1 January 2025 Nourish Community Larder & Food Bank Open Christmas Eve, 10am – 12pm only Closed
Christchurch Foodbank Issue Urgent Food Appeal Following Theft from Food Store
Christchurch Foodbank+ have put out an urgent food appeal following a robbery from their food store. The incident happened over the weekend when Tracy Blick, Manager, discovered all the Christmas stock from The Store had been stolen. The news came just days after the Foodbank had pre-cooked 100 Christmas dinners ready for delivery over the festive period. Tracy said:
Southbourne Foodbank now supported by Bournemouth Foodbank
We are pleased to announce that the running of Southbourne Foodbank has now been transferred to Bournemouth Foodbank. Here at Faithworks we have been walking alongside people in crisis for the last 20 years. Providing practical solutions that build hope and resilience for the future around food and financial poverty, lone parenting and homelessness. Southbourne Foodbank offer emergency food
Homelessness Winter Rucksack Appeal 2024
Urgent homelessness winter rucksack appeal to help those moving on from rough sleeping: Here at Faithworks we want to see an end to all forms of homelessness including the abuse that is so often experienced by those sleeping on the streets. We want people to not just find a roof over their heads, but a secure home and
The Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Faithworks Barista Project
We were honoured to have The Archbishop of Canterbury visit Faithworks as part of his tour of projects and churches in the Diocese of Winchester. Justin Welby visited The Barista Project, run in partnership with St Andrew’s Church, Charminster, to find out how our training programme is creating fresh opportunities for those overcoming homelessness, addiction and other life challenges.
Second Community and Mission Conversation
50 church and charity leaders from across BCP and wider Dorset united to explore how, together, we can strengthen our local communities. The second Community and Mission Conversation was hosted at Moorlands College. The follow up event provided the opportunity for church leaders and charities, from a wide range of backgrounds, to make new connections and spark fresh ideas
Mazars Run the Supernova 5K for Poole Food Bank+
We love it when businesses get behind our projects! A huge thank you to the amazing team at Mazars who undertook the Supernova 5K at Run Bournemouth to raise money for Poole Food Bank+. Jhello, Audit Manager, decided to take on the Supernova challenge and recruited several teammates in the process. Not only did they all complete the challenge
