Groups and support in West Dorset
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978 services
Covering the wider area
Dorchester Good Neighbours Scheme (Age UK)
For anyone over 50 and have a small 'one off' task that needs doing, for example changing a light bulb, reaching a high cupboard, re-tuning a TV and much more. A donation of £3.00 is suggested to cover expenses.
Dorchester Lions Club
We support out local and wider communities' by offering support through fundraising events.
Dorchester Mat Unit Birth Support Group
Birth support group for women birthing their babies at Dorchester Maternity Unit who are experiencing birth and pregnancy related anxieties
Dorchester Men’s Shed
Our shed is open to both men and women and we are based in Dorchester, Dorset. We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) which manages the workshop for the members to further friendships while working with wood.
Dorchester Neighbourcar
For those who have a disability or are infirm and do not have access to or are unable to use public transport and have no other means of transport for health related appts. 60p per mile with a minimum charge of £3 plus…
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…
Dorchester Poverty Action
Dorchester Poverty Action is a local charity (previously known as DPAG) and was set up 27 years ago by Churches Together in Dorchester at a time when most people had no idea that there was real poverty in this…
Dorchester Quaker Meeting
Meeting for Worship
Dorchester Relief in Need Charity
Grants available for relief of need in the ecclesiastical parish of Dorchester.
Dorchester Repair Cafe
A monthly community event offering tools, materials and specialist help to fix broken household items and therefore save them from landfill. Bring your broken items to be fixed by our volunteers on the last Sunday of…
Dorchester Rethink Carers Support Group
Support group for carers of people with a mental illness.
Dorchester Round Table
For nearly 70 years Dorchester Round Table 323 has been offering men in the local area aged between 18-45, the opportunity to give something back to Dorset’s county town. This is your chance to make new and lasting…
Dorchester Strollers
The Dorchester Strollers were formed in July 2003 and is run by volunteers. We are a friendly group offering free walks with trained leaders and backmarkers on Monday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. Walks start at…
Dorchester TEC Lounge
The TEC Lounge A4 poster v4 Try technology to help you live at home in the TEC Lounge: equipment arranged in a quasi domestic setting. Leaflet with TEC Lounge details and care alarm example: TEC Lounge and care alarm…
Dorchester Ukrainian Refugee Support
Come and enjoy coffee, cake, friendship and assistance at our Meet and Chat café.
Dorchester & West Dorset District Scouts
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more.
Dorchester Youth and Community Centre
DYCC run separate evenings for years 6, 7, 8 , 9, and 10+ and Saturday Club for Young People with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability SEND) needs. We run youth clubs every evening for 11-25 year olds. These…
Dorchester Youth Theatre: Senior Members
Dorchester Youth Theatre (DYT) is for young people aged 6-19+ who have a passion for theatre and are interested in performing. It is led by Youth Theatre Artistic Director Jo Simons.