Free Kids’ Pizza Making Session, Wimborne Community Garden
Join the wonderful volunteers at Wimborne Community Garden to learn how to make delicious homemade pizzas using vegetables grown in the garden. Wimborne Community Garden is a place for the community to come together, share skills and grow food. Fresh produce from the garden goes towards Wimborne Foodbank, and Beaucroft College cafe. This free children’s cooking session takes place
SMILE’s Free Lone Parent Fair Reaches a Milestone 10th Year
We were delighted to see over 200 people at the 10th SMILE Lone Parent Fair, including 60 families, 76 volunteers and a further 15 children and young people volunteering! This year’s fair included a fantastic range of activities to celebrate and support single parents and their families. From building robots and hook-a-duck to glitter tattoos and magic shows, there
Help Make the SMILE Lone Parent Fair Amazing!
SMILE’s Lone Parent Fair takes place on Saturday 4th July 2026, and we’re looking for support from our wonderful community to help make it a fantastic day for solo parent families. The Lone Parent Fair is an opportunity for solo parents and their children to relax, connect, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with no barriers, no cost and no
Morebus provides mystery bus tour for solo parent families
Thanks to support from Morebus, SMILE will be creating a special mystery tour for teens and their parent this summer as part of its six-week holiday programme. SMILE runs a six-week holiday programme over the summer and relies on donations from local individuals and businesses to run these events. The support from Morebus community fund allows SMILE to put
Help End Homelessness in BCP Through Your Legacy Giving
“You have saved my life.” – William*, now safely housed. In just 2 months we have helped 12 rough sleepers off the streets into emergency accommodation, and 9 people into long-term housing. But with your help we could do more. Our life-saving support costs money, and one way to do this is through our Legacy Giving initiatives –
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
Universal Credit – upcoming changes in April 2026
Faithworks CMA (Community Money Advice) team are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority – the team are here to help, inform and empower you in managing your money with confidence. In April changes will come into effect with regards Universal Credit (UC). These changes are the result of the Universal Credit Act 2025 and the November 2025
SMILE Mums and Older Local Residents Build DIY Confidence
Residents Build Confidence Through Hands-on DIY Confidence Course Senior residents and solo parents have been picking up new practical techniques for around the home thanks to Arch Training’s DIY Confidence courses. The Carpentry Workshop has been buzzing with activity, as participants learned how to take on everyday home maintenance tasks with greater independence. From using a drill and handsaw
Joyful January – New beginnings across Faithworks
The new year can be a difficult time for many. After the pressures of Christmas and the dark winter weeks, January often brings uncertainty and financial strain for many. Across all Faithworks projects, our frontline teams see this every year. Looking back as we enter Spring, we see how the start of 2026 brought real progress for people too.
