We are pleased to invite members of the Dorset Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) to our first Virtual Exchange Webinar and also take part in our mini VCS survey. The one-hour virtual insights session is taking place on Thursday 26th June 2025 (11:30-12:30) and is...
Family Network Meetings in partnership with Dorset Council Sometimes when things feel difficult for families, the best people to offer support are those people the family know and trust; grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbours. Family Network meetings are...
Seed2Plate is collaborating with EMA (Employ My Ability) to enable young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to acquire new skills, improve their mental health, give back to the local community and build an enterprise across Dorset. However, this...
Seeking Expressions of Interest - EDI Engagement Panel Spring 2025 Dorset Council is merging the work of the EDI Reference Group and Trusted Voices to form a new EDI Engagement Panel. The panel will act as a critical friend to the council and provide feedback on our...
The next Mothers in Mind programme in association with Dorset Mind and Dor Pip will be running from Wednesday 4th June 10:30 -12:30 at the Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton. To find out more, please download the flyer here.
NHS England and ICB Reforms On 13 March 2025, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting) announced that NHS England will be gradually integrated into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over the next two years. The aim is to simplify...
Following the continued success of our Community Chest which to date has seen over £880,000 given since 2012 to voluntary organisations in our local communities in the south of England, we are delighted to confirm that we will continue with the scheme in 2025. We are...
FutureCare are very pleased to announce a series of online events where colleagues will be able to hear from FutureCare programme leaders about work underway and the anticipated benefits that will be delivered. Bringing together staff from partner organisations and...
On Tuesday, 22nd April at the Hamsworthy Club, Poole, Our Dorset hosted a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) engagement event titled “Transforming Health and Care Together.” in partnership with Dorset VCSA. The event brought together around 55 attendees from the...
VCSE Event in partnership with Dorset VCSA - Transforming Health & Care Together Description: Join us for an exciting event where we will be discussing the important role of the voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) partners in transforming health...
Community groups, education settings and volunteer organisations can now apply for funding through their Local Alliance Group. Local Alliance Groups bring together people who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families. There are...
Dorset Youth is teaming up with other VCS organisations across Dorset that support young people aged 0–25. Together, they’re creating a series of promotional bios to showcase the incredible work being done in our communities. Want to be featured? Get in touch with...
