Leadership job roles available in Blandford and Poole to build hope, support and community
We currently have 2 paid job vacancies – Manager of Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank, and Deputy Manager of Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank. In these roles, you will be able to make an impactful difference, by creating a welcoming space where dignity is restored, hope is renewed, and real change happens every day. Nourish Community Larder and Foodbank
9 Year Old Noah Donates Baby Hampers to Poole Foodbank
9 year old Noah and his Mum recently found themselves needing support from Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank. Like so many families, they never imagined this would happen, but circumstances can change in an instant. Fast forward, and Noah’s family are now back on their feet, and this incredible young boy knew exactly what he wanted to do next: give
Faithworks Project Christmas Holiday Hours 2025
Please note that our projects will be closed on the following dates: Christchurch Foodbank+ Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day Friday 26th December - Boxing Day Thursday 1st Jan 2026 – New Year's Day Please note the Community Supper will not run on the following dates: Wednesday 24th December Wednesday 31st December For Emergency Food parcels call 07587 371088.
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
Local Businesses Pick up the Pace at Run Bournemouth
Runners Shine Bright at Run Bournemouth Weekend. We are thrilled at the incredible group of runners who took on the 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon at Run Bournemouth last weekend! The event was bursting with energy, enthusiasm, and flashing fairy lights. We would like to thank Mario (that is, our wonderful Faithworks CEO Alistair Doxat-Purser), and the dedicated
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
Fun and Festivities at the SMILE Lone Parent Fair 2025
It was wonderful to see more than 85 families at our annual SMILE Lone Parent Fair this year. Over 300 people got together to catch up with old friends and meet new, enjoy delicious pizza and bean burritos, brave snakes and other wild animals!, pot houseplants, be pampered and generally enjoy an afternoon of fun together. Our free annual
