SAMEE

22/06/2026

🚨 Referrals are OPEN! 🚨

Aged 14+

Our Mentoring Alternative Provision Programme offers young people a safe, supportive space to build confidence, explore passions, develop skills, and prepare for the future.

From digital art 🎨 and gardening 🌱 to careers support 💼 and wellbeing 🌟 — learning is shaped around the individual.

✨ A space to belong.
✨ A space to grow.
✨ A space to thrive.

📩 Contact us today: [email protected]

15/06/2026

✨ LEVEL 1 UNLOCKED! ✨

Big achievements start with small steps… and our amazing Year 2 interns have just taken a HUGE one! 🎉👏

Congratulations on completing Level 1: Steps into Self-Employment 💪

Skills gained ✅ Confidence boosted ✅ Future unlocked 🔓

Now it’s time for Level 2… bigger challenges, bigger goals, and even more growth! 🚀

12/06/2026

🎨✨ Creativity was flowing this week as we welcomed Ross and Tiffany from Top Cat Media Group for an inspiring industry session with our talented interns!

The day kicked off with Ross sharing insights from the creative world before challenging our young artists to think like real industry professionals. Gone are the days of simply creating what you love — what happens when a client is involved? 🤔

JS and TB stepped up to present their work to the room, confidently sharing their ideas and creative processes, while the rest of the group got stuck into the activities and discussions. The energy in the room was fantastic, with everyone fully engaged and eager to learn more about careers in the creative industries.

A huge thank you to Ross and Tiffany for sharing their expertise, encouragement, and enthusiasm. Sessions like these help bridge the gap between education and industry, giving our interns a glimpse into the exciting opportunities that await them.

🚀 Exciting opportunities are already on the horizon. Watch this space!🎯

09/06/2026

🌿✨ Exploring Opportunities at Brownsea Island ✨🌿

Yesterday, nearly all of our interns enjoyed an inspiring visit to Brownsea Island, where they explored the island, connected with staff, and discovered exciting opportunities to contribute their skills and talents..... but most importantly, had lots of fun!!

We're proud to share some of their standout achievements from the visit:

🎧 LM has been invited to contribute to a project focused on making Brownsea Island more accessible through the development of audio guides, helping to create a more inclusive experience for visitors.

💚 TB has been asked to take part in a project centred around mental health and wellbeing, supporting important conversations and initiatives that promote wellbeing.

🎭 EG has secured a paid ventriloquist performance opportunity, entertaining children and showcasing his fantastic talent and creativity.

These opportunities highlight the value of providing meaningful experiences that enable people to develop confidence, gain recognition for their skills, and make a positive impact in their communities!

A huge thank you to everyone at Brownsea Island for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment. We look forward to seeing how these exciting projects develop!

National Trust

01/06/2026

🌿✨ Spotlight on Our Inspiring Interns at Brownsea Island ✨🌿

At The SAMEE Charity, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our young people — and this week, we’re shining a light on two of our talented interns who have started the first of a week week placement. They will be joined next week by another of our year 2 interns, LH (gardening).

📸 EM – Budding Nature Photographer
EM has been capturing the island’s natural beauty through a fresh and creative lens. From peaceful woodland scenes to vibrant wildlife moments, his passion for photography has truly blossomed. Not only has EM developed valuable skills in observation and composition, but he has also grown in confidence, showcasing a unique perspective on the natural world that inspires us all.

🛠️🖤 LC – Steampunk Jeweller & Dark Arts Artist
LC has brought imagination to life through a series of engaging creative workshops with children on the island. He has also impressed the staff so much that they want to promote his own business for all visitors to see!

🌟 Why It Matters

Opportunities like this don’t just build skills — they build confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose. Both EM and LC have embraced their placements with dedication, creativity, and resilience, demonstrating exactly what SAMEE is all about.

💬 Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them all the best for their next steps — we can’t wait to see where their talents take them!

27/05/2026

🚆 SAMEE Interns Take on “Try the Train” Day! 🌟

This week, our SAMEE interns enjoyed a fantastic day out with South Western Railway as part of the “Try the Train” experience.

Starting in Bournemouth, the group travelled by train to Brockenhurst, building confidence with independent travel, learning rail safety, and enjoying the journey together.

After exploring Brockenhurst, the interns stopped for lunch and some well-earned downtime before heading back to Bournemouth by train.

The day was full of:
✅ Building independence
✅ Developing travel confidence
✅ Team bonding and social skills
✅ Trying new experiences

A huge thank you to the team at South Western Railway for supporting such a positive and enjoyable experience for our interns and staff! 🙌

22/05/2026

🌟 Inspiring Innovation at The SAMEE Charity 🌟

We were delighted to welcome Mark Painter to The SAMEE Charity this week, where he spent time with our fantastic interns sharing his journey and expertise.

Mark gave an engaging insight into what it really takes to bring a product to market — from idea to reality — offering invaluable advice and real-world experience.

A highlight of the visit was Mark introducing his new game, giving our interns the unique opportunity to learn, play, and provide feedback. It was a brilliant hands-on experience that sparked creativity, critical thinking, and plenty of enthusiasm! 💡

Thank you, Mark, for inspiring our interns and giving them such a memorable and practical learning experience.

20/05/2026

Amazing news for our local community! 💙

Find out more information about our brand new SAMEE House!! ✨

Bournemouth-based charity SAMEE is expanding its work with young people with complex needs and disabilities through the launch of a new vocational…

18/05/2026

Come and visit us today!!!

Are you aged 16–25 with an EHCP and interested in self-employment, creativity, or building skills for your future career?

Join The SAMEE Charity for a fun and inspiring taster day where you can:
✨ Meet our mentors
✨ Try real internship-style activities
✨ Discover your strengths and talents
✨ Explore pathways into supported self-employment

📍 Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne
📅 Monday 18th May 2026
🕘 Drop-in session: 9:30am – 1:30pm

Whether you’re into art, music, gaming, crafts, business ideas, media, or something completely unique — this could be the first step towards your future.

11/05/2026

🎉 A huge milestone for The SAMEE Charity! 🗝️

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially got the keys to our second building!

SAMEE House #2 ✨

This exciting step means even more space, opportunity and support for our supported self-employment internship and discovery programme, helping young people turn their skills, talents and ideas into real futures 🤩

This new building represents growth, belief and possibility — and we couldn’t have reached this point without the incredible support of our community, partners and supporters. 💙

We can’t wait to see this space come to life and continue creating pathways to independence and confidence through self-employment.

👉 Watch this space… the journey is only just beginning!