WELCOME TO SMALL GOOD STUFF BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE
A directory of small, local care and support services. It connects people who are seeking care and support in local areas with others who can help.
Local links
What’s happening locally
There is an array of charity and voluntary support organisations which may also be of assistance to local people.
- Age Friendly Community – BCP Council have established a partnership of organisations and agencies, and are part of the Centre for Ageing Better’s UK Network of Age Friendly Communities. Find out more.
- BCP Carers Support – If you are an unpaid carer, you can access support and assistance. Find out more.
- Community Action Network – Provides professional information, advice, and training for the voluntary and community sector. Find out more.
- Help and Kindness – Provides a wide range of information and support across Dorset. Find out more.
- Minstead Trust – Commissioned by BCP Council to support carers of people with learning disabilities to help them share their experiences with BCP Council and the NHS in order to improve services. Find out more.
- People First Forum – Giving a voice to people with a learning disability. Find out more.
Interested in offering care or support?
We can help you get set up
Community micro-enterprise project in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
If you’re thinking about working for yourself, contact your local Community Catalyst, Carole Pilley, on carole.pilley@communitycatalysts.co.uk, or 07435 943887.
Latest news

Free business start-up support
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Active Opportunities
Community-based support and activity provision to adults with additional needs including disabilities and autism
Areas covered:
Christchurch , Bournemouth , New Milton , Barton-on sea , Milford-on sea , Lymington , New Forest

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Bridget's Care and Companion Services
Offering personalised hands-on home care and companionship and associated services

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Dawn's Companion Support
Companion support for individauls to reduce isolation, enhance wellbeing, assit to access the community.
Areas covered:
Highcliffe, Walkford, Mudeford,Christchurch, St Catherine's Hill, Tuckton, Southbourne, Hengistbury Head, Westbourne
Languages:
English