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
Volunteer at Moor Community Food Store
Moor Community Food aims to provide surplus food from supermarkets and other retailers to residents of Turlin Moor at a reasonable price and help reduce food waste. If you are interested in volunteering with the Community Store please click here for details and who...
Let’s Talk Moor Summer Kids Fun
Our Kids Summer Fun programme starts on Wednesday 29th July and runs every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Meet on the grassed area opposite the shops on Turlin Road. All events and activities are free. Click here for Whats On
National Lottery funding enables Branksome Community Centre to re-open and support to Turlin Moor to increase
Huge thanks to the National Lottery for providing us with a grant to enable us to re- open the Branksome Community Centre and increase the hours of support to the residents of Turlin Moor. The Branksome Community Centre will re open on Monday 27th July, with the...
