Winter Support for those Rough Sleeping
The perils of sleeping rough are very real all year round. But at this time of year with sub-zero temperatures, wind and rain, the work of the local Homelessness Partnership BCP comes into full focus. Faithworks is a founder member of this Partnership and Alistair, their CEO, chairs the Partnership forum. As Christmas approaches people often enquire about what
Dorset Chamber of Commerce Make Faithworks it’s Christmas charity
Back in the Autumn, Ian Girling, the CEO of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce, approached Alistair the Faithworks CEO, about creating a Festive Food Bank at their Christmas gathering in December. Given the enormous financial challenges facing so many people this year, this felt like a way of bringing good news into a bad situation. And the idea captured
Project Christmas Hours 2022
Please note that our project Christmas hours 2022 are: Blandford Food Bank+ Closed on Tuesday 27th December Christchurch Food Bank+ Open as usual except on Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th December Poole Food Bank+ Open except on Tuesday 27th December *Please note the change in opening hours Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th December when Poole Food Bank+ will be
Investor Breakfast – 15 December 2022
“When people are housed, cared for and encouraged at the outset they have a much better chance of turning their lives around and making a new start." - Hope into Action Lead Investor Following the success of our last Investors' Breakfast we will be holding the second in December. The event provides an opportunity to find out about
Investor Breakfast – Thursday 13 October 2022
We believe everyone has the right to a home - we are looking for investors to help make this happen One of the fundamental needs of every human is not just shelter, but a home – a place of safety; a place of friendship. Locally there is a real shortage of homes for those who have experienced homelessness. We
3 Things to Help Others With the Challenge of the Cost of Living
This autumn we have been running our 1-2-3 campaign in response to fuel prices, food prices and now housing costs increasing. The campaign shared practical ideas on how to make a difference to our own cost of living and how we can help others. The campaign included: One thing that I can do to reduce my fuel bills –
Help Us Restock the Storehouse
Imagine living in a B&B; it’s better than sleeping on the streets, and it is a little less isolated. However, it is not the same as having your own home. When more secure accommodation is found, it can still be a very bare space and feel very impersonal, this can impact on self-worth and motivation to keep moving forward.
Celebrating BCARS 2015-2020… Now it’s Time for Faithworks Arch and the We’re Here Network
BCARS (Bournemouth Christians Alongside Rough Sleepers) brought together 25 Churches, over 350 volunteers and served over 500 people as they sought to escape homelessness from 2015 to 2020. Through Sleepsafe alone in those 5 years, over 180 people moved from living on the street to more secure accommodation. We are so grateful to everyone who was a part of
Connections Stations Podcast now on Spotify
Tucked away in a church hall, are an incredible team of staff and volunteers who run Connection Stations. This multi-agency approach works alongside rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed by connecting them with local organisations. Kate from HealthBus said: "It's only when people feel safe that they're able to open up, they're able to acknowledge what help they do need."
Making Connections
Making Connections Linking those we work alongside with essential support. Dear all at Half-time, I love you all; thank you for your strength and encouraging me through the grace of God to keep going” Happy 5th birthday to Half-time! A collaboration between Faithworks and the YMCA Bournemouth, the team have provided a listening ear and practical support to those escaping
