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My First Seeing is Believing Visits – All Roads Lead to Hope

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

I was very pleased that one of my first appointments as the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset was accompanying Dorset Community Foundation (DCF), one of my chosen charities, at their ‘Seeing is Believing Visit’ to funded projects in Bournemouth.

Philip Warr 9th April 2019

‘All roads lead to Hope….’ were the parting words of Garth, a self-proclaimed ‘almost octogenarian’ who has dedicated his retirement to supporting vulnerable homeless people as part of Hope Housing.

These words made me reflect on the informative, interesting and humbling experiences I went through in the morning, when staff and supporters from Dorset Community Foundation, a local charity raising funds for those most in need, took me to meet beneficiaries, staff and volunteers of three recently funded groups.

Garth is the current Chairman of Hope Housing and one of the many, many volunteers dedicated to changing the lives of people who have found themselves homeless – because of imprisonment, poor mental health and alcohol or drug misuse amongst other things.

On Mondays you can find him in the bike shed at the back of the house, the first Hope House on St Swithuns Road South in Bournemouth, repairing donated bikes and chatting to Hope residents. The bikes are meant to help with travel to work and appointments and the repairs – well, they are a form of therapy, for both Garth and the residents:

‘I would never dream of asking beneficiaries about their circumstances, but you find as you start working on the bikes together, they open up, amongst chit chatting about other things, about their troubles. I nod along and listen, and some say that this is the best conversation they have had, non-judgemental.’

Garth is not the only driving force behind the amazing initiative. Julie, the Chief Executive and one of the handful of employees, took great pleasure in showing us around the house. It originally belonged to her family and she was very excited to share plans for renovation and expansion.

In fact, it was Julie’s father who started the charity, which is approaching its 10-year anniversary in July. It is not surprising to see the passion and drive behind her eyes, an accountant by trade she explains that addiction, poor mental health and homelessness are just symptoms of much deeper issues.

Hope’s approach to helping is holistic – from offering safe accommodation, wellbeing classes such as yoga and cooking to employment support, they aim to move people into independent living and employment. ‘Wellbeing Alan’, as everybody calls him, is the first point of contact for residents who join Hope and he starts by registering newcomers with a local GP and dentist before offering them opportunities to join the football club, yoga classes, gym sessions or the cookery club.

A recent grant from the Foundation will support the salary of an existing member of staff, whilst another fellow visitor as part of the tour, who I later found out has a family charitable fund with DCF, has also supported Hope’s purchase of three computers – so that residents can look for employment opportunities and re-connect with family online.

Earlier in the day Dorset Community Foundation staff and supporters also accompanied me to a visit to Double Act Disability Theatre – they were also recently supported by a private fund holder with DCF.

The performances of people with different disabilities, who meet every week at the Bridge at Littledown Centre, were endearing, energetic and creative! The small volunteer charity, which runs on less than £2,500 per year, does an amazing job of giving the participants complete creative freedom when it comes to performances.

Dave, the Chair, explains that you can always find a bit of Shakespeare in their productions, although all being patchwork. Some of the team members also write short sketches and music themselves.

Shayne, one of the members who later tells me has been attending the group for many, many years, pops in to explain that he is also a Poet Laureate.

We wrap up the visit with a group picture after a quick chat over a cup of tea. James, the Greatest Showman’s biggest fan, wants to be at the front with the cane and the signature hat. The brilliant solo performance by him, which we witnessed earlier, has taken many hours to rehearse – as part of these sessions and at home – ‘Youtube is great as you can see all the Hugh Jackman moves’ he elaborates.

The morning started with a visit to West Howe Community Enterprises. Hope Housing help the homeless, Double Act provides creative drama and signing sessions for people with disabilities, but how does a small charity help a group of residents with different needs?

Diane, the manager of the charity and a beneficiary of a project DCF funded a decade ago, which encouraged volunteering and entrepreneurial skills, explains that West Howe is the 4th biggest council estate in the UK with over 10,000 residents and it has multiple, complex issues such as high levels of unemployment, low educational attainment amongst residents and high levels of anti-social behaviour.

Sat in the Wellbeing Café, which opens three mornings a week, with English language sessions going on next door, Diane explains how everything the charity does from the community shop, to the café and other initiatives is driven by local residents – after all they are the people who deal with the complex issues every day. Last year the charity supported over 700 people, this year they want to support more.

Inspired by Andrew Mawson’s vision of making communities work and the Bromley by Bow model he set up, a pioneering charity that combines an extensive neighbourhood outreach with community asset building, Diane has many more plans for expansion. Supported by BCP’s Community Worker Martha, they are planning to soon engage with lonely residents of a nearby block of flats and in the summer, they will set up a tent in the nearly park to engage passers by – the opposite of a ‘build it and they will come’ approach.

Diane is a prime example of a community or social entrepreneur – trying not only to build projects that engage local residents, but also such that can be self-sustaining. Her enthusiasm and optimism are slightly dampened when she starts talking about how much harder it has become to access grant funding, but I have no doubt that she will find a way, with her fighting spirit and vision for a thriving local community, to succeed.

The ‘Seeing is Believing Visits’ and my wider contact with the local charitable sector affirmed my understanding and belief that we live in wonderful county that is not without its problems. However, people like Garth, Jane, Alan, Dave, Diane and Martha as well as the thousands of selfless volunteers and charity workers across the county make it better for all of us.

‘Community’ comes from two Latin words – com and munos, which literally translates to ‘together in gift’ and what wonderful gifts to our county and residents these inspiring initiatives are!

4Com Bring The House Down!! Raising £30,000 In One Day!

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

4Com, the Bournemouth based telecommunications provider to UK SMEs, abseiled from their 100 feet high new office last month raise funds for Hope Housing and the Hope AOK Rucksack Appeal.

With 74 descending on the day, staff dug deep into their pockets to raise an astonishing £15,000 for the event. This was match funded by the 4Com Foundation, taking the total to a whopping £30,000.

Commenting on choosing Hope as the beneficiary for their latest event, 4Com’s Chairman, Daron Hutt said,

“Moving into central Bournemouth is a landmark moment for us, so we wanted to do something that would have an impact upon those in our neighbourhood. Hope Housing and the Hope AOK Rucksack Appeal team do amazing work supporting the homeless in Bournemouth; not only by providing essential items to rough sleepers, but in helping them to get off the streets, supporting them to overcome their often complex issues, then teaching them the life skills they need to begin re-building their lives. I’m delighted that we have this opportunity to support them with our abseil.”

Julie Berti, CEO of Hope explained the impact that 4Com’s support would have on the charity, “We’re delighted to be partnering with 4Com for their abseil event and these funds will make a huge difference to the work we do. Not only will it mean that we can afford to maintain our storage facility for the items needed for the Hope AOK Rucksack Appeal, but it will enable us to help more people affected by homelessness. The problem is growing; we’ve seen homelessness spread beyond the centre of Bournemouth and Boscombe so 4Com’s support will also help us to extend our reach and assist those outside of the town.

Julie continued, “2019 marks the 10th Anniversary of Hope Housing, so we’ve launched our “10 for 10” Campaign, where we aim to empower 10 of our residents to get back on their feet and into their own independent accommodation, which we estimate to cost £1,500 a person. We are inviting the local community and businesses to get behind these individuals through sponsorship. There will even be the opportunity for potential sponsors to meet them, so they can see first-hand the impact that they are making in their lives.”

Dean Cartledge, Head of the 4Com Foundation, added, “Hope do so much for the homeless, not just providing accommodation but supporting them through any health issues, particularly mental health issues and giving them practical skills to help them back into employment. They now run the AOK Rucksack Appeal, which have been finalists in our charity search on 3 occasions, so we’re especially pleased to finally have the chance to work with them.”

Bournemouth charity wins Nationwide bid to help locals with housing project

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hope are celebrating after making a successful bid for funding from Nationwide Building Society for its work to support housing in the Bournemouth area.

Nationwide, the UK’s biggest building society, has been looking to support charities dealing with the many issues around housing in the South West area, and made £500,000 available to help make a difference across communities across the region.

Now the names of those charities that have secured the grants they applied for have been announced – and Hope Housing Training and Support has been confirmed as one of those that has been successful!

Hope is a Dorset-based charity providing supported housing for 92 single homeless individuals. When residents join from rehabilitation, custody or from the streets, the charity helps and supports them to feel able to move forward into independent, non-supported accommodation and employment, giving them a better quality of life. The aim is to prepare, move and support ten Hope residents out of supported sheltered housing and into their own private independent accommodation.

Nationwide invited applications for grants of up to £50,000 for housing projects that have the potential to strengthen communities and help make a difference in local areas, ranging from innovative new housing, improving conditions, to supporting the most vulnerable. Hundreds of applications were accepted from across the South West area.

Dan Still, Nationwide’s Regional Director for the South West, said:

“We know that there are many people who have been homeless or have experienced family or close friends without a home of their own, so it’s imperative that we do something about this.

Helping people into homes of their own is at the heart of what we do as a building society, which is why we’re making funding available for local housing projects. In fact, we’re making £22 million available for the next over five years across the UK to do just this and ensure everyone has a place fit to call home.”

Julie Berti, CEO of Hope Housing said:

"This is such an exciting opportunity to change the lives of ten very deserving residents. 2019 is our tenth anniversary and we wanted to mark the occasion by doing something fantastic. Our ten for ten campaign will support residents into a home of their own. We are delighted to have been awarded these funds, which will help with supporting these residents before and after their move, as well as funding their initial rent deposit, agency fees, first month’s rent and some basic furniture and essentials for their new home. We have selected the ten participants who have made commendable progress since they came to Hope. They have exhibited a strong recovery, engaged with lour support and most are working, volunteering or in education. They have turned their lives around and we are so happy for them to have this opportunity to start a new life, thanks to the generous support of Nationwide."

Bournemouth charity team wins AFC Bournemouth unity league.

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

8 Residents from supported housing charity Hope HTS and the YMCA are celebrating after winning the Bournemouth Unity Football League.

Launched in 2018 by AFC Bournemouth's Community Sports Trust to enable keen footballers to play competitive football on a regular basis, the Unity League brings together service users from organisations such as Dorset Mind, the YMCA and Hope Housing.

Hope is a Dorset-based charity providing supported housing for 92 single homeless individuals. When residents join from rehabilitation, custody or from the streets, the charity helps and supports them to feel able to move forward into independent, non-supported accommodation and employment, giving them a better quality of life. The charity is celebrating it’s 10th birthday this year.

The Unity League football team is just one part of the support that Hope gives it’s residents; they have an in house gym, regular yoga and mindfulness sessions as well as training and educational programmes, designed to equip residents and help them to move forward with their lives.

Julie Berti, CEO of Hope Housing said:

“We are so proud of the team. They have worked really hard this season and to see them win the league is fantastic. They have all made commendable progress since they came to Hope. They have exhibited a strong recovery, engaged with our support and are looking after their health and fitness which is having a knock on effect in all areas of their lives.”

Hope Celebrates 10th Birthday with Successful Open Day!!

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Hope Housing's staff and clients celebrated their 10th Birthday this July with a hugely successful Open Day at their flagship site in St Swithuns Road, Bournemouth on Wednesday 10th July 2019.

The day saw over 100 attendees coming to have a look at the latest projects run by the charity, find out about upcoming activities and of course listen to music and have some bbq food, tea and cake.

A variety of live music was provided by local band 'Big Night Out', Vita Nova and Harry Shufflebotham as well as Hope's own resident DJ Chris.

And many friends and supporters were there to help the day run smoothly; Amigo Loans helped to man the BBQ, the BBQ food was kindly provided by Second Chance and there were a variety of information stands from: BCARS/Second Half (who also kindly loaned the cups and saucers for the day) with a display of wooden products made by their carpentry project for rough sleepers, Teen Challenge, Citizens Advice Bureau, Stars, Wise ability, Aspire Training and Bournemouth and Poole CVS.

We would like to thank everyone for coming, and we hope you all had a wonderful time - we look forward to seeing you next year!

Hope are One of Three Charities to benefit from JP Morgan Fundraising Event

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This July, hundreds of staff from JP Morgan took to the high seas (well, Poole Park Boating Lake) to battle it out to become Dragon Boat champions. Not only was it a fun filled family day, but by gaining sponsorship, they raised thousands of pounds for three charities; Hope Housing, The Alzheimers Society and Macmillan Caring Locally.

Representatives from each charity were at the event and it was a fantastic opportunity to thank participants personally and give them more information on the vital work that each charity does. Each charity stands to benefit from at least £3,000. At Hope this will enable us to continue supporting the most vulnerable members of our society, helping us to give them stability and offer them a chance to change their lives.

Thank you so much to all the staff and event organisers at JP Morgan!

Thank you to Burns Property Management, Bournemouth

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

A massive thank you to the amazing team at Burns Property Management, Bournemouth, who have raised £113 for Hope in this last quarter alone! They have raised this through staff dress down days and thier collection tin in their Reception area. They also donated two bags of essential items for the Hope AOk Rucksack Appeal, which donates over 600 packs of essential items to vulnerable and homeless people in Dorset each year.

We are so grateful for your continued support Burns, thank you so much!

Pawsitively Amazing! Putting Best Paw Forward for Charities!

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Sunday 13th October saw a furr-tastic display of fundraising and walking by Dorset dogs and their owners. Braving the Autumnal rain and wind, the pooches bravely put one paw forward to raise funds for Dorset-based charities Hope Housing and Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs through a sponsored Pier to Pier dog walk.

Over 80 owners and 40 dogs took part with each four legged finisher getting a medal. There was a trophy for the best fancy dress, which was won by Buddy, a gun-toting Bassett Hound. Close runners up included Spider Spaniel, Bat Dog and Harry Potter. The trophy for the most funds raised was taken home by the Daley family and their dog Moss, previous winners of the award in 2017. At the time of writing their total exceeds a whopping £800!

All funds raised will go to support the two local charities, who offer help and support to members of the local community. Funds will be split between the two charities. The Mayor, Councillor Sue Phillips opened the dog walk and walked part of the route, even staying until the end to hand out medals to four legged finishers.

Jane Joy, Funding Manager of Hope says, "Despite the poor weather, it was an amazing turn out! To see so many lovely happy dogs and their owners all walking together for such a good local cause, is humbling. We are so grateful to everyone for taking part, for getting sponsorship and of course to the Mayor, all the amazing Marshalls that helped out on the day, Paul the photographer who donated his time for free and all the well wishers and supporters."

The event was so successful that Hope are now planning to hold the dog walk twice in 2020; adding a spring walk in late April before the beaches are closed to dogs for the summer. To register your interest for this event, please contact us.

Inaugural Ball Of Hope Raises An Amazing £20,000 For Charity

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Mploy Staffing Solutions were proud to host the inaugural Valentine's Ball of Hope at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth on Friday the 7th February 2020 to help raise funds for the charity Hope Housing, supporting vulnerable adults, ensuring safety and a roof over their heads.

The Charity Event was a fun-filled evening encompassing a diamond auction, a magnificent 3-course dinner and entertainment from the renown Mr Buble himself, Chris Manning, alongside the Bublettes. CEO Julie Berti also took to the stage telling amazing tales of people who the charity have supported, evoking emotion in the room.

With help from supporters, Mploy were hoping to raise £5000 for Hope Housing on the night, but at the end of the night Paul Kinvig announced that a whopping £20,000 was raised. An incredible figure!

Homelessness impacts in this country are extensive and affect us all and need to be tackled with full force. Hope Housing offer accommodation and support, catered for a range of different needs. The charity aims to empower people and create opportunities for them. Hope now has strong partnerships with local companies and is able to offer a wide range of services. This event is an example of a way in which the public can continue to support combatting homelessness through supporting this charity.

Bournemouth Coastal Lottery!

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has and continues to support our charity!

We have a new way to donate to our cause where you have a chance of receiving something back.

How it works - You buy Bournemouth Coastal Lottery Tickets from the link below and 50% is donated to Hope Housing. This method of support both supports us and provides you with the opportunity to win prizes up to £25,000 cash each week. Tickets cost just £1 per week and each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance of winning a prize! The draws occur every Saturday night and if you match all 6 numbers you win the JACKPOT!

Of the £1 ticket 60p is profit and using the link will mean 50p of the 60p goes to our charity and 10p to other good causes!

You can also give the gift of giving by buying lottery vouchers for others to attempt the lottery, helping to strengthen our local charities and causes.

https://www.bhcoastallottery.co.uk/support/hope-housing-and-hope-aok-rucksack-appeal

Hope Housing Bike Project

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hope are now holding a bike workshop to help give the skills to our residents to be able to maintain the upkeep of a bike, transform an old bike back to new and become more mobile and independent and we could use your help!

If you have an old bike that you are going to throw away or know someone who is...

What about donating it to help a vulnerable adult become more mobile and independent.

For more information please send us an email or give us a call.

Update due to Coronavirus

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Hi all, thank you for your continued support during this time.

Following guidelines from the government we are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety and security of all our residents and programmes during his time. We recognise this is a difficult time for everyone but we are trying to ensure we can continue to work and provide support, where guidance and support is needed more than ever. We will continue to raise funds and find alternatives to our normal routines. We are ensuring safety towards our residents by working from a majority online system to minimise risk to them. We pose a larger risk to them than they do to us and so we will try our hardest to ensure they remain in good health.

We also want to take the time to say thank you for all your support on our events, but during this time to ensure we support the governments plans we are going to follow their social distancing concept and a result we will have to postpone/cancel our events such as the dog walk. More information regarding these events will follow.

Thank you all once again and remember to stay safe, hygienic and indoors at this time to support the nation and its national health service.

Update due to Coronavirus

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you all once again and remember to stay safe, hygienic and indoors at this time to support the nation and its national health service.

Free Online Courses

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

During this time of extra precaution we encourage you to be productive at home.

One way in which we think adults can be productive is by undertaking a B&P College online course for adults to help improve their skills in a given area.

These courses are not only free but able to be completed in a variety of different areas such as office skills and healthcare as well as being completed in your own time and at your own rate. Assessors are always at hand too to help you along your online course journey so you won't be alone!

Learn for work, progress your career or develop your skills. Their range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible approach to your learning.

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We also hope everyone is still doing okay in this time of difficulty and encourage people to try and look at the positives in this time.

Give as you live online

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Tackling those household jobs while you #stayathome? You can raise FREE donations for us when you shop online or use contactless collection facilities at many stores.

Simply visit your chosen retailer from the @GiveasyouLive website or app, and we'll receive a donation for every purchase you make at no cost to you!

This is especially useful in this time where everyone is struggling and we can continue to help charities through living normal life but changing the websites you buy from for no additional cost!

Our first Charity Shop - We are opened Now!

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

What an amazing opening day for our Charity Shop in Southbourne. Thank you to everyone who helped us, to all that donated and all that can support us. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

ASDA Donation

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you for the team ASDA!

Opening of Quiet Rooms

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for the Quiet Rooms which officially opened on 22 September 2022. The funds were raised and kindly donated by Masonic Charitable Foundation in partnership with Dorset Masonic Care and Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons. At Hope Housing these two rooms create a safe and quiet space where our residents meet with their support workers for one-to-one sessions.

Our CEO, Julie Berti welcomed our residents and our guests to celebrate this milestone. We are so grateful for the support which means we can provide our residents with uninterrupted attention. We had an amazing day filled with music, drinks and delicious pizzas prepared by Purbeck Pizza Box.

Howdens donates Christmas Dinner

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We thank HOWDENS for the generous gift towards our Christmas Dinner this year. Howdens Joinery is the UK's largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances and joinery products. They have been delivering great service to Hope Housing and we are thankful for this donation.

Our maintenance manager, Mark Moffett (right) received a £500 cheque from Ricky Sweetman. With this generous donation, we will be able to serve a delicious meal to our 100 residents. Thank you for spreading the joy for the residents of Hope Housing.

Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest Award

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Community Chest is now in its 21st year of giving and they have indeed extended their giving by awarding Hope Housing with £3000. After a visit from judges, Grant Robson and Steve Harris, on 4th November 2022, we were chosen amongst other good causes to continue the work we do. CEO, Julie Berti received the funds from former Hope Housing Fundraising manager, Gareth Owen.

THANK YOU Community Chest for enabling us to continue our support to the vulnerable adults in Bournemouth. This grant was awarded towards the health and wellbeing of our residents. The grant assists us greatly and we are truly grateful for this donation.

Asda Green Token Giving

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Hope Housing was nominated to be part of Asda' charity, Asda Foundation Green Token Giving and we won! The Asda Foundation is an independent charity with more than 30 years' history of helping people in local communities. We received an amazing £500!

Many of our residents comes to Hope without anything or have lost most of their belongings. This donation means so much to us and we can continue providing much needed supplies to our residents. This donation will help to make their stay easier and makes them happy too! Thank you to all those who voted for us.

Table Tennis Tournament thanks to Heart Research UK

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The annual Table Tennis Tournament kicked off with a bang! Residents were ready to play their heart outs to win the trophy for the best table tennis player. Its more than just playing around but also about raising awareness about healthy living. With the sponsorship from Heart Research UK, Hope Housing is able to promote this program so that residents live a healthy lifestyle.

As one of a few programs, the table tennis tournament is always a favorite. We also had a Drawing Competition for this program to express how they see 'healthy living' Both table tennis and drawing winners were very proud and happy to receive their trophies. And of course we can't do this with the planning skills of our support workers.

A Memorable Experience at the New Forest Show

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

At Hope Soap, we had an incredible time showcasing our BuyOneGiveOneSoap initiative at the New Forest Show! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came to see us and showed their support. Your enthusiasm and encouragement are what keep us motivated to make a difference.

A Memorable Experience at the New Forest Show:

The New Forest Show was an unforgettable event for our team at Hope Soap. Meeting so many compassionate individuals who share our vision for a better world was inspiring. We are grateful for the opportunity to spread awareness about our BuyOneGiveOneSoap initiative, where for every soap purchased, we donate another to someone in need. Your support at the event will help us touch the lives of even more people, bringing hygiene and hope to communities around the world.

Over £5000 raised at Hopes Gratitude Gala Dinner

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Hope Housing Training and Support were proud to host the Gratitude Gala Dinner at Parley Manor - in Bournemouth on Thursday 7th September 2023 to help raise funds for their charity which supports vulnerable adults into safe, supported accommodation. ♥

Locals and Dorset based businesses ventured out for this ultimate charity fundraiser, brilliantly led by the charming Paul Kinvig. A fun-filled evening including a raffle, live auction, gift ceremony, a lavish 3-course dinner and entertainment from Paul Larcombe, the only Elvis Tribute in the world to have performed, live and solo, for the Queen and the Royal Family on three separate occasions.

With help from supporters, 1st Waste Solutions, AJC Group, Reward IT, Global, Merlin’s, MPloy and all the other individual friends of hope that filled the tables we were hoping to raise £5000 for Hope Housing on the night.

We are all affected by homelessness in our county. People that find themselves on the streets or in supported accommodation are incredibly vulnerable and have usually experienced considerable trauma. They need help and support to rebuild their lives and recover from their experiences.

Hope Housing offer supported accommodation for a variety of needs. Their intensive support programme is tailored to each individual, empowering them to reach their full potential. They have created strong partnerships with local businesses and training providers to offer a wide range of opportunities to motivate and prepare people for employment.

Julie Berti, CEO of Hope Housing, took to the stage once more, telling the amazing stories of some of the people the charity has supported over the years, which didn’t leave many dry eyes in the room.

Hope and more, a community interest company which was set up to assist Hope Housing in funding, kindly provided a table favour in the form of a beautiful hand-made bar of soap with their name on which was made in our very own Soap Kitchen. Each guest received a hand made bar of soap which was made by Hopes very own staff. We felt this was a wonderful alternative to card table names!

News

My First Seeing is Believing Visits – All Roads Lead to Hope

I was very pleased that one of my first appointments as the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset was accompanying Dorset Community Foundation (DCF), one of my chosen charities, at their ‘Seeing is Believing Visit’ to funded projects in Bournemouth.

4Com Bring The House Down!! Raising £30,000 In One Day!

4Com, the Bournemouth based telecommunications provider to UK SMEs, abseiled from their 100 feet high new office last month raise funds for Hope Housing and the Hope AOK Rucksack Appeal.

Bournemouth charity wins Nationwide bid to help locals with housing project

Hope are celebrating after making a successful bid for funding from Nationwide Building Society for its work to support housing in the Bournemouth area.

Bournemouth charity team wins AFC Bournemouth unity league.

8 Residents from supported housing charity Hope HTS and the YMCA are celebrating after winning the Bournemouth Unity Football League.

Hope Celebrates 10th Birthday with Successful Open Day!!

Hope are One of Three Charities to benefit from JP Morgan Fundraising Event

Thank you to Burns Property Management, Bournemouth

Pawsitively Amazing! Putting Best Paw Forward for Charities!

Inaugural Ball Of Hope Raises An Amazing £20,000 For Charity

Bournemouth Coastal Lottery!

Hope Housing Bike Project

Update due to Coronavirus

Update due to Coronavirus

Free Online Courses

Give as you live online

Our first Charity Shop - We are opened Now!

ASDA Donation

Opening of Quiet Rooms

Howdens donates Christmas Dinner

Hall and Woodhouse Community Chest Award

Asda Green Token Giving

Table Tennis Tournament thanks to Heart Research UK

A Memorable Experience at the New Forest Show

Over £5000 raised at Hopes Gratitude Gala Dinner

Hope Housing Training and Support were proud to host the Gratitude Gala Dinner at Parley Manor - in Bournemouth on Thursday 7th September 2023 to help raise funds for their charity which supports vulnerable adults into safe, supported accommodation. ♥

As the evening ended, Paul announced that the evening had raised just over £10,000 for the charity, which we are so grateful for!

In the words of Elvis, Thank you very much!