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
Donation from Upton Bay Care Home to Moor Community Food Store
Huge thanks to Upton Bay Care Home who donated 10 bags of shopping to the Food Store. Upton Bay Care Home raised £130 in their Christmas Hamper Raffle. They used the funds to buy food for the Store. Mel Meadowcroft , Community Food Store Co-ordinator said ' We are...
Kerry Manning joins Poole Communities Trust
Welcome to Kerry Manning who will be joining Poole Communities Trust on 4 January 2022 for 1 year. The post of Project Officer is being funded by the Rank Foundation 'Time to Shine' programme. The Trust was selected to apply for this programme. It offers...
120 Christmas bags at Moor Community Food Store
This week was our last Moor Community Food Store opening for this year but we haven’t been resting yet! This is some of our wonderful team who helped put together 120 Christmas bags. Thank you so much to everyone who generously donated to make this possible and...
