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
MP Neil Duncan-Jordan visits Poole Food Bank+
Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan made a special visit to Poole Food Bank+ to see firsthand the incredible work being done by volunteers and staff. He met with Ian, Poole Food Bank+ Manager, and Alistair, Faithworks CEO, as they discussed the challenges being faced by many in our local communities. There has been over a 10% increase in those
Alistair Flies off to Complete the Great North Run!
What an exciting 20th anniversary it’s been so far! With 120 guests joining us on Bournemouth Pier for a celebration breakfast in June, our great cake giveaway and now our CEO is in a flap as he dons a flamingo costume to clock up his 19th and 20th half-marathons with the Great North Run and Bournemouth Half Marathon! All
Food Banks Need Regular Food Donations to Keep up with Need
With working individuals and families needing emergency food for the first time over the last few years, our Food Banks are busier than ever before. We are finding that households may be working multiple jobs however incomes are still less than the basic cost of living. Some are reliant on Food Banks just to get through each month. While
StreetTalk 24: Enabling BCP Churches to Address Homelessness
“This is an exciting opportunity for Faithworks to partner further with our local Christian community - together offering support and connection for people who are homeless, isolated and alone. Helping build relationships is key to this new ministry and regardless of experience everyone can play their part to show love.” – David Chidwick, Homelessness Services Lead Offering hope
Reflection, celebration and action!
Time to Reflect and Celebrate Birthdays are a great opportunity to reflect and particularly so when a significant milestone has been reached. As with all things, our values lie at the heart of all we do – one of which is that we are Trusted, this includes being resilient so that we can help people bounce back from adversity. As
