Saints and Singers Cream Tea and Quiz
Formed last year, the Saints and Singers choir provides the opportunity for men and women moving on from street homelessness, to find community and purpose through singing together. Join the choir on Saturday 13th June 2026 for a delightful afternoon of a cream tea, quiz and songs – whats not to love?! This event is to raise money for
It’s a Bugs Life – Secret Volunteers at Wimborne Community Garden
There's been a lot of activity down at Wimborne Community Garden! From the common housefly and 7-spot ladybird, to the hairy-shield bug and brown-lipped snail, these have all been seen scurrying about the garden. Find out which bugs have been spotted below...
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
BBC Gardeners World Award Wimborne Community Garden Platinum
The Beautiful Borders design created by the team at Wimborne Community Garden has been awarded Platinum at the prestigious BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair, held at Beaulieu. The Wimborne Community Garden team have sourced, grown, built and exhibited this garden themselves, as an inclusive team and with so many members contributing in varied ways to its creation; it’s a
Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards
Wimborne Foodbank has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the local community, taking home the Outstanding Community Support Award at the Wimborne Business Awards. The award highlights the dedication and impact of the amazing team, whose ongoing efforts continue to support those in need across the area. This recognition serves as a testament to the compassion, commitment, and
Wimborne Community Garden Beautiful Borders Show Garden
Our Mission Wimborne Community Garden’s mission is to grow fresh, healthy produce for Wimborne Foodbank, to bring people together through shared activity, and to create a welcoming space where people can learn, contribute, and feel part of something positive. We are based within the grounds of Beaucroft Foundation College, working alongside 16 to 19 year old students with
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 –
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
