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...
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Branksome Community Centre Re-opens
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...
New Donations to the Community Food Store
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....
The Two Mel’s join the staff at Turlin Moor
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...
Additional grant funding for the Moor Community Food Store
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...
Ann, our Community Worker in Turlin Moor
It is with great sadness that the Chair of Poole Communities Trust - Chris Beale announced the death of Ann Khambatta, the Community Worker at Turlin Moor. "Ann achieved a lot in her life for all sorts of people. Ann fostered teenagers and provided a lot of support...
More grant funding for the Moor Community Food Store
We are hugely grateful to the Dorset Community Foundation for a £6,000 grant for the Moor Community Food Store. The Community Store provides good healthy food at a reasonable price and is open to all local residents. Membership of the Community Store costs just £1....
Poole Communities Trust Annual General Meeting
The Chair of Poole Communities Trust Chris Beale invites you to attend the virtual AGM on Thursday 17 December at 4pm via zoom. Please join us to hear more about our activities during the last year and our plans for the coming year. Although its been a...
More improvements to the Branksome Community Centre
The Meeting Room and the Outdoor Court at the Branksome Community Centre have both been refurbished. This is all thanks to the fantastic work of some of our committed volunteers - Jon and John! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poole...
Delivery Service Now Offered by Moor Community Food Store
Deliveries are now offered for people who cannot get to the Moor Community Food Store, which provides surplus food to residents of Turlin Moor and Hamworthy . Call 0771 4450180 for a delivery. Opening days for August - Tuesday 25 August and Wednesday 26th...









