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
Free Wills Month – Faithworks’ Free Will Writing Service
March is Free Wills Month - an initiative that offers the opportunity to have a simple Will written free of charge by using solicitors in selected locations across the UK. Run twice a year, in March and October, Free Wills Month provides a way to ensure that your Will is up to date, with the opportunity to leave a
Hope Into Action Conference 20 May 2026: Rooted
On 20th May 2026, join us for Hope into Action’s National Conference in Milton Keynes. Hope into Action recognises that homelessness is more than houselessness; it means being uprooted, disconnected, and is often accompanied by the trauma of broken relationships. Hope into Action’s approach to ending homelessness recognises this. It’s why every one of their houses is partnered with
Weekly SMILE Coffee Mornings
Solo parenting can feel overwhelming at times - but you don’t have to do it alone. Each Friday during term-time, we host our SMILE coffee mornings; a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Come along for a chance to meet old friends and make new ones; to share experiences, encouragement and resources, and enjoy friendly
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
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
Wimborne Community Garden Fun Day 2025
The Wimborne Community Garden Fun Day returns with the very popular scarecrow competition! Enter your themed scarecrow for the chance to win a prize*. Suggestions include: spaceman, sailor, spy, fireman or farmer - from big to small, we love them all! Come and join the local community in the beautiful surroundings of the community garden for an afternoon of
