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
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...
