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Families, friends and NHS staff shine together to raise £13,080 by shining bright for breast cancer patients at Twilight Walk
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Overwhelming community support took centre stage at the Twilight Walk, a shiny, sparkly fundraising walk in May which raised £13,080 for patients with breast cancer who have been supported by University Hospitals Dorset. The uplifting event saw 213 participants walk shoulder…
Coastal Cruises Poole Offers Free Harbour & Islands Cruises for Armed Forces Day
Coastal Cruises Poole is proud to support Armed Forces Day by offering free travel on its popular Harbour & Island Cruise for all serving military…
Community unites at March for Men, raising £23,065 to support prostate cancer care
In March, the Bournemouth seafront came alive with compassion and determination as 203 participants joined March for Men, walking, running and jogging to raise £23,065 for a brighter future…
PRC Streamline drives patient support forward with buggy sponsorship at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s transportation buggies are powering up extra support for patients, thanks to new sponsorship from Dorset-based taxi company PRC Streamline. Since 2022, the Charity has funded two…
Sparkle, shine, support: Step into action for breast cancer patients at the Twilight Walk
Behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a story, and behind every story is a community that cares. On Friday 15 May, University Hospitals Dorset NHS…
Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital
Preparing for an MRI scan can make anyone nervous, and children are no exception. Now, a charity-funded Kitten Scanner is soothing kids and helping them…
Charity campaign aims to give children a happier hospital experience
Today (11th February), University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity launches a brand-new ‘Do it for the kids’ campaign to raise additional funds to give children across…
Poole Centenary Hall and Club raises over £10,200 for Gully’s Place
In January, Poole Centenary Hall and Club celebrated a special fundraising achievement with £10,227 raised for Gully’s Place, a University Hospitals Dorset service for children and young people with…
Safer BCP supporting sexual violence survivors
Safer BCP is marking Sexual Violence Awareness Week (2 to 8 February 2026) with events and training designed to support survivors and help build safer…
Masonic lodges’ £12,600 gift to make lasting difference for children supported by University Hospitals Dorset
A hospital stay can be an overwhelming experience for children and their families. Now, a generous £12,692 gift from the local Masonic Lodges will enhance…
Great theatre, social dance and special offers await at Pavilion Dance this season!
Pavilion Dance South West has got a fantastic line up for 2026 as they continue to celebrate their 15th year in their venue by the…
Kid for a Quid at Monkey World
Monkey World is all about families- from giving rescued monkeys and apes a family again, to helping families visiting us to have a great day…
Pavilion Dance celebrates 15 years by the sea with a £5 ticket offer!
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS AT PAVILION DANCE SOUTH WEST Press release by PDSW: On 28th October 2010 we officially moved to our venue by the sea in…
Bournemouth RNLI Branch Joins Forces with Coastal Comedy for a Night of Lifesaving Laughter
The RNLI Christchurch and Bournemouth Fundraising Branch is hosting an evening of comedy in aid of local lifeguards. Tickets are now on sale for the…
Splashing success: The BEACH Appeal hits halfway milestone for Royal Bournemouth Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is delighted to announce that over £750,000 has been raised for The BEACH Appeal – marking the halfway point in…
BCP Safe Places scheme to be expanded
Safer BCP, the Community Safety Partnership for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in partnership with People First Forum, is expanding its Safe Places scheme to support…
A night to shine: Twilight Walk raises £25,435 for breast cancer patients and loved ones
As the sun set on Bournemouth beach, a vibrant crowd of Twilight Walk participants came together with a shared mission to raise awareness and funds…
Kids jump for joy at University Hospitals Dorset play area upgrade!
Little ones supported by University Hospitals Dorset’s Children’s Development Centre (CDC) are enjoying a newly refurbished play and assessment area at Poole Hospital, thanks to…
History made with every step: March for Men draws record-breaking crowd and raises over £29,200 for prostate cancer patient
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s recent March for Men along the beautiful Bournemouth seafront, raising funds for everyone impacted by prostate cancer, was an absolute…
Local hospice chosen as official charity partners of Seafood & Sounds festival
Forest Holme Hospice is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as the official charity partners of this year’s Seafood and Sounds festival, which…
Help every baby born at University Hospitals Dorset’s BEACH Building have the best possible start in life
This spring, a new chapter begins for families in Dorset and the surrounding areas as University Hospitals Dorset’s Maternity Unit moves into the incredible BEACH…
Forest Holme Hospice and Macmillan Caring Locally join national campaign to change perceptions of hospice care
Forest Holme Hospice and Macmillan Caring Locally are proud to be amongst 143 hospices taking part in the ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, a national…
Sand, sea and fun – sign up for the Vitality Bay Run!
Registrations for Vitality Bay Run are now open – sign up today and join the Spring challenge which promises fun, fitness and community spirit. If…
Over 300 supporters raise £21,400 for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity at Walk for Wards
From little feet to long strides, the turnout at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Walk for Wards event was truly heartwarming. Hundreds of families, friends,…