The Centre for Ageing Better has now launched microgrants for Age Without Limits Day 2026: an annual day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism.

Community Action Network, the local infrastructure organisation for the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area, run a lot of interesting networks and events.

Ridgewater Energy have been commissioned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to produce an energy and money saving booklet.

If you are looking for particular grants, you may find it useful to sign up to ‘BCP Open 4 Community’.

The Digital Skills Hub in Boscombe offers a range of free courses for residents and businesses, such as support for starting up your business or getting to grips with social media.

The Dorset Recovery Education Centre (REC) offers a range of useful educational courses focusing on recovery and wellbeing.

The Benefact Group do financial services differently and give all available profits to charity and good causes. You can nominate a charity to receive £1000!

PooleNow is a brand new local email newsletter with community-driven content whose mission is to create a positive, community-focused space where residents can stay informed and connect with one another.