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In the News

November Community Heroes in the Spotlight

November Community Heroes in the Spotlight

This week we’re featuring two more organisations who help men – please share their information as widely as you can.

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15 November 2023

Safeguarding – What can you do to help?

Safeguarding – What can you do to help?

CAN help people have a better understanding of what safeguarding is and what to do if they’re worried about someone.

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10 November 2023

ACTS FAST & Ara Recovery For All

ACTS FAST & Ara Recovery For All

To celebrate International Men’s Day this week we’re pleased to feature two groups who help men across BCP and Dorset.

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10 November 2023

Supporting communities to get Ready for Winter.

Supporting communities to get Ready for Winter.

The Wellbeing Collaborative team attended the Housing Association’s Charitable Trust (HACT) ‘Getting Ready for Winter’ events.

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10 November 2023

Home-Start Wessex celebration event

Home-Start Wessex celebration event

Staff, volunteers and supporters came together earlier this month to celebrate the amazing achievements of volunteers at local families charity Home-Start Wessex and to thank their loyal supporters.

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9 November 2023

New Year’s Resolution 2024 – Become a Wellbeing Hero!

New Year’s Resolution 2024 – Become a Wellbeing Hero!

CAN is calling upon aspiring Wellbeing Volunteers to join their mission in combating loneliness in BCP. 

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9 November 2023

Christchurch Parks are waiting for you!

Christchurch Parks are waiting for you!

The Parks Foundation run free nature sessions outdoors throughout the year, suitable for all ages, abilities and interests.

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8 November 2023

Improving Trans+ Health Care

Improving Trans+ Health Care

Space Youth Project is asking trans, non-binary and otherwise gender-diverse people to fill out a survey so they can evidence the needs of the trans+ community.

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2 November 2023

Calling all Dorset creatives!

Calling all Dorset creatives!

BEAF Arts Co and TOSH invite creatives to TOSH, The Old School House, Boscombe, on Wednesday 15th November from 6:00pm – 7:30pm for ‘Open School Creative.’

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2 November 2023

Volunteering Matters update

Volunteering Matters update

The Volunteering Matters update – news, views, and stories to inspire social action!

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2 November 2023

Roundup – Our support for Charity Trustees

Roundup – Our support for Charity Trustees

Trustees Week is an annual event to showcase and celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. On Tuesday 7th  November,...

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2 November 2023

BCP Health Walks

BCP Health Walks

BCP Health Walks take place in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole each week. See more information and their flyer here.

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31 October 2023

Bournemouth Half Marathon runners raise vital funds for Home-Start Wessex ‘Find Your 50’ campaign

Bournemouth Half Marathon runners raise vital funds for Home-Start Wessex ‘Find Your 50’ campaign

Local dads Scott Richmond and Jody Frost have taken on Home-Start Wessex’s ‘Find your 50’ challenge.

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13 October 2023

Refugee Support seek Bournemouth base for new Dignity Centre

Refugee Support seek Bournemouth base for new Dignity Centre

Refugee Support Europe are hoping to open a new dignity centre in Bournemouth Town Centre which will act as a community hub for those living in temporary accommodation and awaiting their asylum decisions.

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6 October 2023

Wimborne Community Centre presents … The Community Lounge and Kitchen

Wimborne Community Centre presents … The Community Lounge and Kitchen

Working together with local volunteers this is a community initiative operating solely for public benefit

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2 October 2023

Hope for Food Recognized as October’s Community Heroes in the Spotlight for World Food Day Amidst UK’s Cost of Living Crisis

Hope for Food Recognized as October’s Community Heroes in the Spotlight for World Food Day Amidst UK’s Cost of Living Crisis

On October 16th, a day globally observed as World Food Day, we turn our attention to a remarkable local charity, Hope for Food.

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28 September 2023

Hammersley Homes celebrates after being awarded over £300,000 in National Lottery funding

Hammersley Homes celebrates after being awarded over £300,000 in National Lottery funding

Hamersley Homes is celebrating being awarded £327,062 over three years, in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

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19 September 2023

Annual General Meeting and Networking event

Annual General Meeting and Networking event

Join us on the 27th of September at The Crown Hotel, West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ for our yearly AGM.

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31 August 2023

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