With the new benefit system in place, many people across Christchurch are struggling to provide their families with food, and this charity hopes to tackle that. The Christchurch Soup Kitchen offers warm food, sandwiches and water to those who need it in the local area. The food they provide comes from local business that have […]
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High street shops hit a wall as charity shop sales continue to boom
High-street shops in Bournemouth are closing at an alarming rate, frequently down Commercial Road, whilst sales for charity shops in the local area continue to rise. Two of the three department stores found in the town centre, Debenhams and House of Fraser, have had their respective futures thrown in doubt after falling trading figures. This […]
Kilimanjaro fundraisers host five-a-side football tournament in aid of Hope for Children
A charity five-a-side football tournament took place yesterday afternoon, all in aid of international charity Hope for Children. Organisers, Jessica Reid and Ruby Ellis, put together the event to raise funds for their Kilimanjaro climb at the end of August. Many teams descended onto Bournemouth University’s astro pitches including CSKA Vinyl, Ladz on Toure as […]
Bournemouth construction company raises over £800 for homeless charity through a ‘3 Peaks Challenge’ that took place today
Stout Property Solutions Ltd teamed up with Crossfit Bournemouth to create a charity event in order to raise money for the homeless in the local area. The event recreated the well-known ‘3 Peak Challenge’ which involved around 20 people climbing ropes for a total of 681 times to represent the mileage climbed up the three […]
Life After Stroke Awards to be held today at Bournemouth’s Hilton Hotel
The 2019 South West Life After Stroke Awards hosted by The Stroke Association will be held today at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth. The awards recognise the courage shown by stroke survivors and carers as well as the work and commitment shown by health professionals, groups and supporter organisations. This is the 11th edition of […]
Dorset charity financially helps young Poole cancer patient
A Dorset charity has helped a young woman from Poole who has been diagnosed with cancer just five months after undergoing a liver transplant. Sophie Houghton-Hinks, a 20-year-old from Poole, has been given financial support from Dorset Cancer Care Foundation since the liver transplant and being diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder. She has also lost her mother […]
‘King of the Jungle’ Harry Redknapp donates £5k to Dorset charity
December was a successful month for football manager Harry Redknapp, after being crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ as well as winning ‘Sportsperson with a Personality Award’. The award was paired with a prize of £5,000 to be donated to a charity of choice. Diverse Abilities has retained continuous support from Harry over the years and […]
The Silent Years – Audio
Welcome to the audio of my MMP. In this package, I spoke to James Coxon who works for the charity, Headway. He gave me his thoughts and opinions on the ban of heading introduced in youth football, by the US Soccer Federation.
7 ways you can help Bournemouth’s homeless population
Bournemouth Borough Council has been heavily criticised after provisions have been put in place throughout the town centre to counter homelessness. Allegedly, £3,500 has been invested in installing bars on benches to prevent the homeless population using them to sleep rough, which some people have viewed as being a waste of money. Many individuals, including […]