The Community Lounge and Kitchen Working together with local volunteers this is a community initiative operating solely for public benefit. Helping to strengthen our community and solidarity through kindness and goodwill. Working together to create a happy and...
On October 16th, a day globally observed as World Food Day, we turn our attention to a remarkable local charity, Hope for Food, which has been honoured as Community Action Network’s Community Heroes for the month of October. This recognition is not only a...
Hamersley Homes, based in Lymington, is celebrating after being awarded £327,062 over three years, in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Hammersley Homes will use their funding to expand and develop...
27th September 2023 midday – for a free lunch, until 16:15 The Sealy Suite – The Crown Hotel, West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ Our members and supporters are invited to join us for this annual event. Last year over 100 people enjoyed networking together and a...
Over the next few months, we are delivering some great training and networking sessions aimed at volunteer coordinators to help you in managing your volunteers effectively and with confidence. Mental health awareness webinar for volunteer coordinators (Zoom) When:...
A dedicated group of fabulous volunteers from CAN received the star treatment courtesy of Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. The 18-hole themed mini-golf course hosted Covid-19 Vaccination Volunteers from CAN after two and a half years supporting NHS Dorset’s Covid-19...
Local mum Jude Harford has taken on Home-Start Wessex’s ‘Find your 50’ challenge, raising vital funds for the charity which supports local Dorset families in crisis. Jude swam 5.25 miles along the length of Coniston Lake in the Lake District in her 50th year. Already...
Home-Start Wessex is standing alongside local families through the cost-of-living crisis, with a new appeal launched this month. The campaign aims to support families with young children by raising vital funds to continue their work through these challenging times....
Dorset Tea is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring and supporting Home-Start Wessex by providing a donation as part of its ‘Communi-Tea’ campaign, with a commitment to helping local Dorset charities and causes. Home-Start Wessex will use the...
