The Rendezvous Charity

16/06/2026

It's Loneliness Awareness Week when we're encouraged to talk about it, to help remove the stigma and to reach out with small acts of kindness to those we think may be lonely. This of course affects many young people in our community too, including those we help with mental health support here at the Rendezvous.

Boys and young men face specific risks, according to government research released just yesterday: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/loneliness-isolation-and-social-connection-among-boys-and-young-men-in-england/loneliness-isolation-and-social-connection-among-boys-and-young-men-in-england

Find out more about Loneliness Awareness Week: https://buff.ly/mmGmLBS

16/06/2026

The Rendezvous is grateful to be one of this year's beneficiaries of the Sherborne Classics and Supercars Show at Sherborne Castle and Gardens on Sunday 26th July *SAVE THE DATE*

Now in its 21st year, the show has raised £463,500 to date for national and local charities, making a real difference to community good causes. Please FOLLOW the event's new page and VISIT their website for more information and to buy early-bird tickets at a special price! *Under 16s go free* https://classic-supercars.co.uk/

14/06/2026

Thank you FootActive Sherborne Golf Club and all the sponsors and players for such a magnificent level of support for our youth charity 🧡

A huge thank you to The Rendezvous and Sherborne Golf Club for having us as a sponsor at the Captain’s Charity Golf Day! We had a brilliant time catching up with everyone ⛳️

Make sure you show your support for the fantastic work The Rendezvous does!

08/06/2026

We applaud you Communifit and everyone involved ⭐️

Latest total… 🥁

We are massively proud to announce our latest total raised for local charities - we’ve now raised over THIRTY THOUSAND POUNDS for local charities here in Sherborne. This total does not include donations made to individuals, sports teams and other worthwhile local projects.

This is such a huge achievement for us - one not of course possible without the support of the local community. It would be impossible to name everyone but from businesses, volunteers, those who sign up to our events and everyone else connected - this one’s for you as much as it is for us.

The solution is simple - support local, be kind, work incredibly hard and be entirely positive. Never forget that by supporting Communifit you are supporting the local community, in more ways than just through charities.

Next stop £40,000 🫡🩵🫶🏻

08/06/2026

*Just over a week to go* The Sunset Café Band is one of the most respected traditional jazz ensembles in the country. Enjoy popular songs of the 1920s and 30s in their trademark New Orleans style. Put the date in your diary now and join us on Wednesday 17th June 7.30pm Cheap Street Church - tickets are £18 on the door, payable by cash or card.

All profits go directly towards supporting local young people's mental health, wellbeing and one-to-one tutoring in essential English and Maths.

Listen in to the Sunset Cafe Band for a taste of the evening:
https://www.sunsetcafestompers.com/listen

06/06/2026

More Dorset children may be eligible for free school meals from September 2026.

Following changes from central government, the rules are changing so all children whose parent/carer receives any level of universal credit (removing the current £7,400 annual income cap) will be entitled to free school meals.

To prepare for the change, you will need to apply, or reapply from 1 June 2026, even if your child is currently receiving free school meals.

Follow the link in our first comment below to find out more and use the checker to see if you qualify.

05/06/2026

Thank you FootActive for this incredible support! 🙏🧡