Your Charity.
Your Community.
Poole Communities Trust is a small , local charity with a mission to inspire change and help address disadvantage.To help us achieve this , we focus on four priorities:
- Bringing people together , increasing community participation and improving skills and confidence.
- Offering greater opportunities for children , young people and families.
- Reducing the impact of poverty through food support , advice services and access to publicly funded services.
- Ensuring we are a well run charity.
Our Projects
What We Do
Poole Communities Trust is a community led charity based in Poole, a large town on the Dorset coast. Whilst Poole is well known for its fabulous beaches and some successful businesses, there are also significant inequalities.
We focus our work in three key areas, each shaped by local needs and voices, providing opportunities, activities and support that bring people together.
Our work
Food store
Our community food stores provide affordable access to everyday essentials, from fresh produce and cupboard staples to household goods and baby items.
For a small weekly fee, members can choose from a wide selection while saving significantly on cost. More than just shops, the stores are welcoming spaces where people find support, build connections and build community.
Youth Offer
Our youth offer brings together a variety of activates, sports, and creative opportunities across our three target areas.
We run both weekly sessions as well as themed events all around the year. From our Chill Blast / Chill Vibe youth sessions, to street dance classes and football, we aim to appeal to all young people and provide something for everyone.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering is a core part of Poole Communities Trust, both in supporting our communities alongside helping individuals to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.
We offer a flexible range of roles to match your interests, from working in our food stores to supporting our cafes there is a role for everyone.
Latest News
Drop in sessions for carers in Turlin Moor
Thanks to a grant from the Leonardo Trust , who help people who care for others , a new project has started in Turlin Moor. Nicky Pitt, a local volunteer takes up this new 3 hours a week role with the Trust. Nicky will be engaging with local carers, developing...
Mind the Gap artwork project at Hamworthy Station
The last grant funding raised by Ann, our much missed Community Worker at Turlin Moor was for the Mind the Gap art project at Hamworthy Station. Whilst it has taken a while for the first phase to get underway the wall looks fabulous. Judith Bacon, Trustee was...
Farewell and Welcome at the Branksome Community Centre
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...
