Groups and support in Portesham
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453 services
In or near Portesham
The Quiet Space
Warm Space. Mondays 2.00-4.00.
Care Act Advocacy in Dorset
Our Care Act advocates help people in Dorset with assessments and reviews of their care needs by Social Services.
Dorset Advocacy
Our Care Act advocates help people in Dorset with assessments and reviews of their care needs by Social Services. If a person lacks capacity to make decisions and are objecting to decisions made for them in the Court of…
Free Online Parenting Support for Families
Action for Children Dorset works with children and young people across the county to ensure they have the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential.
Poundbury Community Coronavirus Help Group
We co-ordinated help between those in need and those that can volunteer with shopping, prescription pick ups etc who live in Poundbury and the immediate surrounding area.
Relate (Dorset and South Wiltshire) - Poundbuy F2F Service - Free Monthly Coffee Morning
On the first Friday of evey month we are holding a coffee morning from 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a free cup of coffee or tea, the chance to meet new people and find out about events in the area. Alternatively just…
Dorchester Opportunity Group
A Pre-school facility for Children with Additional Needs Provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for preschool children with a wide variety of additional needs and support for their parents, carers and…
First Point Dorset - The YOU Trust
We work alongside people aged 16+, providing help and support to reduce homelessness, poverty, poor physical or mental health, or social isolation. Through our central point of contact, you can speak with one of our…
Riding for the Disabled Dorchester Group
At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of over 25,000 disabled children and adults. With fun activities like riding and carriage driving, we provide therapy, fitness, skills…
YourLife (Poundbury)
With varying levels of care provided for our residents; we aim to deliver excellence in all that we do. Whether you have a passion for care, estate management, customer service, administration or the desire to manage a…
Admin Team Leader - Relate
Counselling F2F in Poundbury or online. £20 per hour for CYP - usually 6-8 sessions
Hope in Christ Church (Dorchester)
Section: Hope in Christ Church (Dorchester)
The Koru Project
We offer creative therapies in a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and families using a dynamic team of Arts Therapists, Counsellors & Mentors. Our collective specialisms include: Child and…
The WI
The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their…
Connected Minds Dorchester
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am (term time only) Connected Minds is an 8-week early intervention programme for 10-13 year-olds (Year 6-8) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and emotional problems and low attendance at school.…
Dorchester Community Church Cafe
Join us for Coffee
Dorchester Community Church - Warm Welcome Wednesdays
A warm welcome at Dorchester Community Church every Wednesday from 11am until 3pm. We will offer a free, warm, welcoming and safe space which will include tea / coffee, biscuits and cake, as well as Wi-Fi.
Dorset Learning Disability Service - 2 Thornhill Close
Section: Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Specialism: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
Food Share
At Dorchester Community Church our food bank known as "FOOD SHARE" has been running since 2018 and currently distributes around 90 parcels a week in DT1 and part of the DT2 postcode areas. Parcels can also be collected…
The Lovely Mums Friendship Group
The aim of the lovely mums friendship group is to support and encourage each other through the high and lows of motherhood. All mums welcome, but it is aimed to be a place where mums with young children can come with…
Tutoring and SEN Consultancy
The Reading Doctor Dorchester offers bespoke tuition for children and young people struggling with early communication, reading or writing. We work with children from 4-17 with a range of additional needs including ASD,…
Dorchester Relief in Need Charity
Grants available for relief of need in the ecclesiastical parish of Dorchester.
Dorset Learning Disability Service - 4 Romulus Close
Section: Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Specialism: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
Social Enterprise - Not-For-Profit Service
Magpies Soccer School
Age UK Handy Person
Fully insured and DBS checked. An hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset)
For Older people and their carers. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is an independent local charity which exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life.…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset) - Volunteer Coordinator
We try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate new volunteers who are looking to gain confidence or make social connections.
Age UK - Poundbury Community Centre
A range of activities and events for every interest and ability. See FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKNSWD See Jan '24 poster:
British Red Cross - Book a Wheelchair and Mobility Aids
Our volunteer-led mobility aid service provides wheelchair hire and short-term loans and sales of equipment in almost 1000 outlets in the UK, helping tens of thousands of people every year.