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
Celebrating International Women’s Day – 8 March 2022
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day has occurred for well over a century with the first gathering in 1911 supported by over 1 million people We are now moving to a very...
New Grant to support young people
We are thrilled to have been awarded a grant by the Department of Media, Culture and Sport, Youth Investment Fund. This significant grant will enable the Bourne Community Hub to support young people in a number of ways. This includes developing IT skills, creating a...
Can you help us equip the kitchen at the Bourne Community Hub ?
Work to build the new Bourne Community Hub is progressing really well and our thoughts are turning to equipping the cafe kitchen. Debbie Dixon, Project Manager said 'We are thrilled that Elliotts are donating the kitchens units, dishwashers, hobs and ovens. But we...
