Faithworks

Summer holidays can be a challenging time for many families. During this period, the Food Banks need your support more than ever.

The Food Banks have been working hard to assemble school holiday hunger packs, and they need more supplies to continue their vital work. Your generous donations of food or money will help ensure that we can keep supporting families in need.

Every donation helps us tackle holiday hunger so let's come together and help our community!

Swipe to see the following items the Food Banks need.

For more information on how you can donate follow the link below:
https://faithworks.churchsuite.com/donate/

Christchurch Food Bank
Southbourne Food Bank Nourish Blandford
Poole Food Bank Wimborne Food Bank

Help Change Lives By Volunteering!🧡

We offer a wide variety of volunteer roles, including driving and assisting with deliveries to the Food Bank+ or the Storehouse, providing friendship and a listening ear to those we support, helping with the Smile Lone Parent group, and participating in our carpentry workshop.

Experience the impact firsthand by visiting a project and shadowing to see what each role involves.

Find out more about these opportunities at the link below:
https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/volunteer-fundraise/

Christchurch Food Bank was recently featured on 90.1 Hope FM!

With more working families and individuals relying on our Food Banks than ever before, our dedicated team is working tirelessly to support those in need. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and the impactful work they’re doing in our community.

Catch our segment at 1 hour, 16 minutes in, listen here: https://player.autopod.xyz/642426

Thank you for your continued support!🧡

Over 120 guests joined us in Bournemouth pier for our big 20th year bash!

Hear about what we got up to including the launch of our 20th anniversary film here…

https://faith-works.org.uk/faithworks-20th-anniversary-celebration-breakfast/

BCHA
Homelessness Partnership BCP
Christchurch Food Bank
Poole Food Bank
Wimborne Food Bank
Nourish Blandford
Southbourne Food Bank
The Friendly Food Club
The Greenhouse Christian Centre
Key West Bar & Grill
BCP Council
Hope into Action
Origami.me

To celebrate 20 years of FW, we’re looking for 20 people to take on sponsored events. 🌟🏅

Every penny will help propel our projects forwards.

Find out more about our FW2020 campaign visit the link below:

https://faith-works.org.uk/launching-fw2020-sponsored-events-campaign/

Life is never dull at WCG! Wimborne Community Garden in association with Beaucroft College

Catch up with Jane as she shares how they hosted a judge from the South & South East in Bloom competition…

https://faith-works.org.uk/wimborne-community-garden-july-diary/

We’re so proud to be working with Homewards who are celebrating one year of action - and what a year it has been! aim to show it is possible to end homelessness - making it rare, brief & unrepeated.

Since Prince William’s visit to Faithworks last year, we and our incredible partners within the Homelessness Partnership BCP have worked hard to create strong links with local businesses and organisations, developing new opportunities for those striving to overcome homelessness.

One of the many successes has been the Faithworks Arch collaboration with Sunseeker and Poole College - creating the life-changing opportunity of training leading directly into employment.

Homewards and all involved truly demonstrate that transformative change can take place, as together we seek practical solutions to end homelessness making it rare, brief and unrepeated.

At Faithworks we proudly support 29 projects and groups across Dorset. We stand strong, providing hope and nourishment. 🌟

To learn more on our projects and communities follow the link below:
https://faith-works.org.uk/

"Imagine what we could do together." our CEO Alistair couldn't have said it better, together we can achieve so much more than if we go it alone.

That's why we need your help, we currently have a wide variety of exciting volunteer roles available:

🌷 The Gardening Team
🪑 The Storehouse Delivery Service
☺️ SMILE Crèche and Community meal

Find out more on our website below or email: [email protected] to learn more about the roles.

https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/volunteer-fundraise/

We would like to congratulate Christchurch Foodbank+ on winning the GOLD award for ‘Outstanding Support in the Community’ at the Christchurch Business Awards 2024.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication, hard work, and compassion of the entire team at Christchurch Foodbank+. Your commitment to serving our community goes beyond providing food, and your additional support is truly recognised.

We are immensely proud of your achievement and grateful for the positive impact you continue to have.

A spotlight on our Faithworks Arch projects.

Faithworks collaborates with various partners to expand life opportunities. Our mission is to prevent and stop the cycle of homelessness, focusing on:

🌟 Empowering trainees in every aspect of their development.
🌟 Providing essential services that directly benefit our local community members in need.
🌟 Working towards greater financial self-sufficiency for individuals, while steadfastly supporting our community.

To find out more about our Training programmes follow the link below:
https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/arch-training/

We support local Food Banks in Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Blandford – and we are proud to play our part in the BCP Access to Food Partnership and it’s local food support map.

Additional support is also available, including debt advice, budget cooking courses, housing assistance, school holiday activities, and community meals, fostering a caring and supportive environment for all.

To read more on the services provided follow the link below:

https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/foodbank-and-life-centres/

Earlier this week, our partners at the Homelessness Partnership BCP, chaired by our CEO Alistair, highlighted a heartwarming story.

When Chloe and her young family faced eviction and homelessness, the incredible support from the partnership brought hope and stability. With assistance from dedicated teams at local food banks, Citizens Advice BCP, and the Rent Deposit Scheme, Chloe secured a new home, managed her daughter’s diabetes, and pursued a new career.

Join us in supporting families like Chloe's—donate or volunteer today to make a positive impact. Learn more about the remarkable work of the Homelessness Partnership BCP and how you can help through the link below.

https://faith-works.org.uk/partnerships/homelessness-partnership-bcp/

We currently have a wide variety of exciting volunteers roles available:

🌷 The Gardening Team
🪑 The Storehouse Delivery Service
☺️ SMILE Crèche and Community meal

Find out more on our website below or email: [email protected] to learn more about the roles.

https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/volunteer-fundraise/

Thank you to the Bishop of Wi******er, Philip Mounstephen for a hugely encouraging visit to some of our Faithworks family of projects this week.

Philip, and our CEO Alistair, agreed on the ever-more pressing need to provide practical, relational AND spiritual hope to individuals and to our communities. And that we do that best when churches and Christian charities stand “shoulder to shoulder”, equipping , encouraging and praying, as we stretch out a hand of hope. We’re really looking forward to future ways in which we can work together with a “Hope-bringer” like Philip.

“I think the potential for the kind of partnership you offer is really significant” – The Bishop of Wi******er.

A Royal Garden Party! 🌷

Last week, Rob (our Arch Training Development Manager, with the beard!) had the huge honour of being invited to the Palace Garden Party and to speak with HRH Prince William. They discussed success stories from Homewards, the wonderful opportunities that have come from it so far, and a shared goal to strive for much more!

Swipe to read all about Rob's memorable experience at the Palace!



Photo credits: Yui Mok

Read how Poole Food Bank+ are developing invaluable partnerships with local Tesco stores at Branksome in the Community, Tower Park Community and Tesco Fleetsbridge.

Find out more on our website:
https://faith-works.org.uk/poole-food-bank-develop-partnership-with-local-tesco-stores/

We are looking for someone to work alongside our Storeman to help re stock our food stores on Wednesday mornings or Friday afternoons. If you would like to join our wonderful team & make a difference in the community then please email me to find out more. Contact details below👇🏻Please share

Talented Arch Trainees make magic happen every day in the Carpentry Workshop!

Asked to craft a chess board, the Trainee decided to raise the stakes and built the whole kingdom – board, pieces, and all! 🏰♟️

To see how people are transforming their lives go to
https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/arch-training/

SMILE Coffee mornings ☕

A chance for lone parent families to come together, whether catching up with old friends or meeting new ones, at our relaxed group session. A chance to wind down at the end of the week.

It's National Smile Month, and what better time to celebrate our incredible SMILE community! 😊

SMILE offers support, activities, and friendship for single parent families, aiming to build a network where families uplift each other and enjoy life to the fullest.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, from our support sessions to our activities.

At SMILE, being a lone parent doesn't mean you have to feel alone. Visit our website below to explore the sessions we offer including the upcoming Child Development Course.

https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/smile-lone-parent-families/

Our Half-time service urgently needs summer clothing items for men and women who are moving on from street homelessness.

The Half-time service offers one-to-one support, advice and practical help for those sleeping rough or homeless and on the streets in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

Urgently needed items are listed on the following page. Clothing must be new or nearly new, and underwear must be new and still in its packaging.

Donations can be dropped off at our main office in Winton, Bournemouth. Thank you for your kindness and support.

Join us as we shine a light on Mental Health Awareness. Let's nurture mental well-being with compassion and understanding.

At Faithworks, we believe in supporting minds, healing hearts, and spreading hope. Join us in raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Together, we can make a difference.🧡

Yesterday we celebrated Garden Day! 🪴

At Faithworks Arch, we've created a thriving community where trainees learn valuable skills in both gardening and carpentry, guided by our dedicated volunteers.

Want to know how we can support you or how to get involved? Visit the link below or call our office on 01202 429037.

https://faith-works.org.uk/what-we-do/arch-training/