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
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
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
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
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
CEO of Hope into Action UK Visits New BCP Home
“Faithworks have a key strategic role to empower Christian social action across the BCP area and where there is such a huge housing need.” – Jon Kuhrt, CEO, Hope into Action UK Thank you to Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action UK, for bringing fresh inspiration to our homelessness work last week. Jon’s visit included a tour
