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
Funding Target Nearly Reached for the Bourne Community Hub
We are delighted that both the Talbot Village Trust and BCP Council have made additional grants for our project to build a new Community Hub in Bourne. Huge thanks to the Talbot Village Trust for an additional £30,000 bringing their total contribution to £230,000 and...
53 shoppers visit the Moor Community Food Store
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Food Store this week We are trying to have different types of food available – this week we had support from Branksome Fridge who donated lots of bread. Our thanks to all our volunteers. See you next Tuesday 16 June 1-3pm...
Moor Community Food
Moor Community Food is a community partnership of local organisations and people coming together to provide surplus food to residents of Turlin Moor at a reasonable price & to help reduce food waste. It will run weekly on Tuesdays 1-3pm and Wednesdays 5-7pm at St...
