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Free Wills Month: Impact Lives Through Faithworks Legacy Giving

13th March 2025|

Free Wills Month Over two fifths of UK adults have not written a Will.* Free Wills Month takes place every March and October, and provides a way for people over the age of 55 to have a Will written free of charge. The campaign enables people to create a lasting impact by leaving a gift in their Will for

Prince William Visits Faithworks Through Homewards Partnership

13th March 2025|

On 28th February, Prince William visited Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) to see firsthand the impact of partnerships in addressing homelessness as part of the Homewards initiative. His Royal Highness spoke with Dan, whom he first met 18 months ago at the Faithworks Carpentry Workshop during the launch of Homewards BCP.  From the spotlight Homewards put on the Workshop

FW20 Highlights and Looking Forwards

18th February 2025|

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

18th February 2025|

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

Cook Bournemouth Donate Meals to Faithworks Carpentry Workshop

31st December 2024|

A huge thank you to everyone at Cook Bournemouth for donating healthy ready meals to our Carpentry Workshop project, for people overcoming barriers, as we help them move into education and employment. Part of Faithworks Training, the Carpentry Workshop provides a structured, supported environment for trainees to develop work and life skills. Staff and volunteers walk alongside those striving to overcome challenges such

Ridgewater Energy Donate to the Homelessness Project in Ongoing Partnership

31st December 2024|

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.

Homelessness Winter Rucksack Appeal 2024

13th November 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 Storehouse

13th November 2024|

“We found that only 2 per cent of social housing properties are let as furnished or part-furnished compared to 29 per cent in the private rental sector,”* The Storehouse provides furniture for those moving on from homelessness and emergency accommodation. With the rise in the cost of living making furniture even more expensive, this poses another challenge for

The Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Faithworks Barista Project

29th October 2024|

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.

Alistair Flies off to Complete the Great North Run!

6th September 2024|

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

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