Access Dorset

Access Dorset Enhancing the everyday lives of disabled people, older people and carers in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

Thank you to Josh, Sam, and James, for looking after our compost heap. Our hardworking worms have turned scraps into lot...
03/09/2026

Thank you to Josh, Sam, and James, for looking after our compost heap. Our hardworking worms have turned scraps into lots of beautiful compost for our sensory garden. Nature's magic at work!🪱

03/09/2026

It's our trustee Ed's birthday today, so we made him a birthday card and sang him a song! 🎉 Have a fabulous day, Ed, and thank you for all your support 😊

Join us for the Active Learning Course: Independent Living Skills! 🌟Starting September 17, 2026, until July 1, 2027, eve...
19/08/2026

Join us for the Active Learning Course: Independent Living Skills! 🌟

Starting September 17, 2026, until July 1, 2027, every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm. Meet us at The Bridge, Chaseside, Bournemouth.

Don't miss this chance to enhance your independent living skills. For more info, contact [email protected] or call 01202 771 336.

We had an udderly brilliant time on Monday painting one of the animals, which will soon be displayed alongside some of i...
19/08/2026

We had an udderly brilliant time on Monday painting one of the animals, which will soon be displayed alongside some of its much larger relatives! 🐮🎨

A huge thank you to JPMorganChase for inviting us to be part of this fantastic project celebrating 40 years of JPMorgan Chase in Bournemouth.

As The Bridge where Access Dorset is based used to be a cowshed, we felt uniquely qualified for the job of painting a calf! 😄

A massive thank you to the amazing JPMorgan volunteers who helped our members unleash their inner artists, cleaned our courtyard and basketball court, and transformed our sensory garden from "needs a little TLC" to "showroom ready". We can't thank you enough for all your hard work, enthusiasm, and support. 💙

A very warm thank you! 🔥We’re incredibly grateful to receive support from the BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund towards our...
19/08/2026

A very warm thank you! 🔥
We’re incredibly grateful to receive support from the BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund towards our ‘Cooking on a Budget’ and warm space initiatives over the next 3-years.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is provided by for local authorities in .
In , , and the BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund helps groups like ours deliver local services and activities that help prevent crisis and support residents to stay well.
This grant will help to continue to offer a safe and comfortable place where people can come together, stay warm, and also learn new cooking skills to access heathy affordable food and better nutrition. 🍲🫛🍽️
More details about our new group coming soon!
Our thanks to and for supporting our charity and community. 🫶

18/08/2026

Everyone needs a bit of support from time to time. 💬

If you'd like advice, guidance or simply someone to listen, the friendly team at the Access Wellbeing Hubs are here for you. 💛

They can help with:

🔹 Mental health and emotional wellbeing
🔹 Social connections and community activities
🔹 Bereavement and grief
🔹 Work, money and housing concerns
🔹 Carers and family support

📍 Bournemouth Hub: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm, 3-5 Palmerston Road, BH1 4HN.

📍 Poole Hub: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm, Poole Dolphin Centre, BH15 1SZ
No need to book ahead, just drop in during opening hours.

For further details, see link in comments. 👇

Get ready to groove! 🎶 Join us for a fun-filled disco night on Wednesday, 26th August from 7 PM to 9 PM at The Bridge, C...
13/08/2026

Get ready to groove! 🎶 Join us for a fun-filled disco night on Wednesday, 26th August from 7 PM to 9 PM at The Bridge, Chaseside, Bournemouth. It’s wheelchair accessible and support workers can join for free! 🕺💃

Entry: £5

For more info, contact 01202 771336 or [email protected]. See you there! ✨

🌟🎶 Huge congratulations to Natalie on receiving a Certificate of Recognition! 🎶🌟This award celebrates the amazing suppor...
13/08/2026

🌟🎶 Huge congratulations to Natalie on receiving a Certificate of Recognition! 🎶🌟
This award celebrates the amazing support Natalie gives to new members of the music group, her kind words for everyone she meets, and the positive energy she brings wherever she goes. She truly is an all-round star! ⭐
Anyone who knows Natalie will agree that this recognition couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Your kindness, encouragement, and dedication make such a difference to so many people.
Thank you for everything you do, Natalie. We are so lucky to have you, and we're incredibly proud of you! ❤️👏🎉

Thank you, everyone, for yet another great Community Forum meeting! We decided on our upcoming events, which we'll be sh...
13/08/2026

Thank you, everyone, for yet another great Community Forum meeting! We decided on our upcoming events, which we'll be sharing with you very soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels.

The sign-up list for our October trip to Westminster is slowly filling up, so please add your name if you'd like to join us!

As always, a huge thank you to our reps, Millie, Josh, and Amy, for chairing the meeting, and to Karl from Access Wellbeing for providing support to our members.

Our next Community Forum meeting will take place in September on Wednesday 9th at 11:00at 11am. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news! 🎉 Access Dorset has received a generous grant towards our core costs from...
10/08/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news! 🎉 Access Dorset has received a generous grant towards our core costs from Garfield Weston Foundation that will strengthen our day to day work and help us continue delivering vital services for our community in . 💫
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker supporting charities operating in a wide variety of sectors across the UK that make a positive difference within their communities.
Established by W. Garfield Weston in 1958 through an endowment of shares in the family business – now known as Associated British Foods plc – the Foundation continues to be guided by the Weston Family. The Trustees, each of whom are direct descendants of the founder, play an active, informed role in its work.
This successful model has ensured that our charitable donations have grown as the businesses have grown, enabling the Foundation to award grants totalling nearly £1.7 billion since its establishment. The most recent financial year 2024-2025 saw the Foundation give away almost £130 million to 2,967 charities.
Access Dorset are so pleased and grateful to be one of the charities chosen by the Garfield Weston Foundation, as this funding gives us stability, room to grow, and the ability to reach even more disadvantaged people who rely on us. 💙
🙏 We are deeply grateful to Garfield Weston Foundation for believing in our mission and supporting our work.
Thank you to everyone who stands with us. 💙 Great times ahead.

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