Join the Dorset VCSA Board

Help shape the future of Dorset’s voluntary and community sector! The Dorset Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly (VCSA) is seeking new Board Members to guide our work representing, connecting, and strengthening the VCSE sector across Dorset. They are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in small charities, rural communities, or groups supporting older people, homeless …

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What Remains of Calico Hill

Support our local film students! Pupils at Arts University are producing a short 10-15 minute film called “What Remains of Calico Hill” (ししかの山), an experimental film exploring memory, grief, and untold history through the lens of a mother-daughter relationship in post-war Japan. With keen attention to historical accuracy and with the delicate nature of the …

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ASD: Awareness, Safeguarding, Parenting, Community Support, and Inclusion

Sponsored by Overcomers Outreach Date: 22nd November 2025Time: 4-7pmVenue: Southbourne Hub, CMCM Hall, Bournemouth. BH5 2AT This event is for you if you are: *Parents, families and individuals who are carers for autistic children* *Parents who have moved into the UK within the last 5 years* Our Main Speaker has over 40yrs experience as a …

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Workshop: Transformative conversations to defeat narratives of division

 *Weds 19 Nov, 7-9pm*  Register here https://actionnetwork.org/events/transformative-conversations-defeating-narratives-of-divisions/  Organised by the Ella Baker School of Organising & Stand Up To Racism  In every workplace and community our workmates, neighbours and family members are being influenced by the divisive, racist, narrative being pushed by Reform UK & other far right forces. They are using the discontent that exists …

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Help develop better assistive products that support fundamental care

Assistive products that support fundamental care can be better chosen and used to support people living with dementia at home and in other community care settings through a proposal being developed by Dr Marj Woodhouse, Senior Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton. Assistive products include a wide range of items designed to make daily …

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Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme – open for applications

The Home Office’s ‘Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme’ is now open for applications. Through this scheme, eligible sites can apply for fully funded physical security measures. The application portal is now open and will close on 8th December 2025. Interested delegates can submit an application online. For more information, including eligibility, further details on …

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Women deserve safer, fairer healthcare

Women make up 51% of the UK population, yet remain underrepresented in healthcare research. Historically, most medical studies focused on men — meaning doctors don’t always recognise how illnesses affect women differently. This can lead to serious problems with diagnosis and care. 💔 👉 In 2022, many women in England said they didn’t feel listened …

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