After 3 years at the helm Nigel Barrow is retiring from the Branksome Community Centre. Chris Beale – Chair of Poole Communities Trust said ‘ Nigel has done a fantastic job in developing the Centre which before the pandemic was providing over 30 different activities a...
Congratulations to Moor Community Food Store who have just been awarded a Food Hygiene rating of 5 Stars by BCP Council. The scheme is designed to help the public choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving clear information about hygiene standards. 5 star is...
Poole Communities Trust is supporting Carers Week. We know from local people that there are many carers in Poole. Who is a Carer? A carer is someone who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without help. This could be due to...
Poole Communities Trust is supporting this Dementia Action Week. The Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the Government to cure the care system now. Right now, the broken social care system means that in the UK, nearly 1 million people with dementia, by far the majority...
Little People Pre - School were welcomed by the Trust to the Temporary Building on the Green at Arne Crescent. It is just opposite the site of the new Community Hub. It will be home to the pre-school Monday - Friday over the next year. The old youth centre will be...
Poole Communities Trust is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The Mental Health Foundation started the event 21 years...
We are delighted that under government regulations we were able to re-open on April 12 th Huge thanks go to two of our much-valued volunteers – Kyla and Jon who redecorated the main room during our closure. Nigel Barrow, Manager of the Branksome Community Centre said...
Thank you to the David Lloyd Fitness Centre in Poole for a large donation of drinks, snacks and protein bars to the Moor Community Food Store in Turlin Moor. If any other local businesses would like to make a donation please ring Mel on 0771 445 0180....
Two of the Trust’s long-standing volunteers at Turlin Moor have now joined the staff . Mel Meadowcroft (left) is the Moor Community Food-Store Coordinator. Mel Lucas (right) is the Community Development Worker. Chris Beale, Chair of Trustees said:’ I am delighted...
Huge thanks to 'Award for All' who have grant funded the Moor Community Food Store in Turlin Moor. Chris Beale , Chair of Poole Communities Trust said: "We are delighted to have received an additional grant of £9731. This will enable us to continue running our much...
