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Wednesday 8th January 2025 8.30am to 12.00 midday

Join us for another inspirational morning gathering of Catalyst Group members and BU/SUBU staff to connect, share and collaborate for the betterment of our communities.

There will be a warm welcome, coffee/tea and pastries awaiting for you on arrival.

Whether you are a Community Organisation or BU/SUBU staff member, all you have to do is register through this Eventbrite link and you can then look forward to mixing and matching.

If you have any questions, please do give me a call on 07928129793

We look forward to seeing you.

Layne

Working Together for our Local Community

CONFIRMED COMMUNITY ATTENDEES TO DATE:

Talbot Village Residents Association

BCP Council Youth Parliament

BCP Council Age Friendly Communities

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

Resurface

New Forest National Parks Authority

MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset Police (Men's Mental Health Forum)

Nourish Communities

BPC Indian Community

Bournemouth Samaritans

SHINE Project

High Sheriff of Dorset

HOT Radio

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CLEAN COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EVENT: 5th May 2024 / Horse Shoe Common. Bournemouth.

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CLEAN COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EVENT: 5th May 2024 / Horse Shoe Common. Bournemouth.

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Clean Collective | Gaia Card UK

Supported by BU

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DORSET POLICE: Change Your Mind 999 - 10th September 2024 / Talbot Campus (TBC)

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DORSET POLICE: Change Your Mind 999 - 10th September 2024 / Talbot Campus (TBC)

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Supported by BU

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BCP YOUTH PARLIMENT CONFERENCE: 4th July 2024 / TALBOT CAMPUS

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BCP YOUTH PARLIMENT CONFERENCE: 4th July 2024 / TALBOT CAMPUS

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BCP Youth Forum and UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

Supported by BU

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GREEN HALO CONFERENCE: National Parks for Health: A Natural Health Service for All. 12th June 2024 / Beaulieu Inn.

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GREEN HALO CONFERENCE: National Parks for Health: A Natural Health Service for All. 12th June 2024 / Beaulieu Inn.

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The Green Halo Partnership invites you to immerse yourself in the New Forest National Park at a major conference to highlight the value of nature to our health and wellbeing in the face of the climate, nature and health crises.

It is 75 years since Parliament passed legislation to create National Parks in England and Wales, recognising the health-giving benefits of access to inspirational landscapes and the natural world. Come and hear from inspirational speakers, learn from impactful case studies and shape the role of National Parks and nature in the nation’s health for the next 75 years.

The Green Halo Partnership brings together organisations from across the public, private and third sectors who value, protect and strive to improve our natural world. The idea of the Green Halo was created in the New Forest National Park but the benefits we get from nature are not constrained by boundaries.

Raising awareness of the contribution the natural environment makes to our health and wellbeing is a key theme of the Green Halo Partnership. Come and join us on 12 June to focus on valuing nature and its benefits for our unique combination of world class landscapes, people and business. The event is being held by the New Forest National Park Authority in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and Bournemouth University.

Leading the conversation on National Parks for health will be:

• Dr Caitlin Hinson, Senior Specialist - Natural Capital at Natural England

• Simon Bryant, Director of Public Health at Hampshire County Council

• Anita Kerwin-Nye, Director of Landscape and Strategy at South Downs National Park Authority

• Professor Keith Phalp, Pro Vice-Chancellor at Bournemouth University

• Mark Drury, Director / Co-founder at SPUD

Hear about local projects and opportunities that are helping realise the Green Halo vision. As part of this unique day in the heart of the New Forest there will be optional short outdoor opportunities to experience the beauty of the New Forest National Park. We will also be providing a New Forest Marque lunch with networking opportunities.

GREEN HALO PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION PAGE

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DORSET PIP: "Building Brighter Futures: Nurturing Infant Mental Health Through Whole System Collaboration" 11th June 2024 / Talbot Campus

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DORSET PIP: "Building Brighter Futures: Nurturing Infant Mental Health Through Whole System Collaboration" 11th June 2024 / Talbot Campus

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Bonding and attachment service in Dorset | Dorpip

Supported by BU

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Creating Health and Harmony Conference: 5th June 2024 / Talbot Campus.

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Creating Health and Harmony Conference: 5th June 2024 / Talbot Campus.

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When Winnie the Pooh meets Beethoven to play Hide & Seek at Glastonbury!

Supported by BU

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Dorset Community Action Network -  BU Staff Volunteering Fayre: 8th May 2024

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Dorset Community Action Network -  BU Staff Volunteering Fayre: 8th May 2024

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Volunteering for BU staff | Community Action Network (can100.org)

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Dear creative minds of Dorset,

Are you ready to wield the power of storytelling against the cunning wolves of fraud? We invite you to embark on a magical journey of words, where your pen becomes a sword, and your fairy tale becomes a shield against the deceptions lurking in the shadows.

Why Fairy Tales?

Centuries ago, our ancestors warned of dangers through enchanting tales. Remember the ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’? It cautioned us about deception. And the ‘Fox and the Crow’? A reminder to be sceptical. Now, we challenge you to spin your own tales, combating the modern peril of fraud.

Why Your Story Matters?

Your creativity can empower Dorset against fraud. Education is Key to fraud and your story will raise awareness, provide prevention tactics, and reporting knowledge far and wide.

Fairy tales and fables transcend age, culture, and ability. Let your story resonate with everyone in the community.

Your creative genres like fairy tales capture hearts that traditional messages might miss. Your stories can motivate and inspire. Confront challenges, overcome them, and watch your tales spark positive change. Stories provide more than facts; they unravel the ‘why’ and ‘how.’ Deepen the understanding of scams, fostering a community united against fraud.

Get ready for the competition to start:

Let’s get started.

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Is your organisation working with the BU community on a project?

If you have finished a project recently which has had student involvement or are currently working on a project with support from students/faculties, please contact alhole@bournemouth.ac.uk for the chance to be featured on our local community page.

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The aims for Bournemouth University in hosting this Community Catalyst Hub is to ...

Share our knowledge, resources and skills with public and communities.

Listen and learn from the expertise and insight of the different communities with which we engage

Develop our approach to managing, supporting and delivering public and community engagement for the benefit of BU staff, students and society, and to share what we learn about effective practice.

Demonstrate the value that the Bournemouth University brings to its communities and the value that communities bring to the University.

Increase motivation of community-engaged staff, students and communities by acknowledging the value of their engagement.

Increase institutional knowledge of the diversity of Bournemouth University practices and impacts through the discovery of community-engaged practices already taking place at Bournemouth University and promotion through events and online platforms.

Contribute to capacity building work with neighbourhood, cultures and other communities, business and social enterprise, work with service users and special interest groups, civic partnerships with schools and voluntary organisations.

Increase public visibility of the ways in which Bournemouth University contributes to society and building a reputation as a community-engaged university.

Disseminate information and knowledge to non-specialist audiences, such as public lectures and public conferences, as well as more informal two-way interactions through public events such as community-based forums and events.

Create an evidence basis for planning improvements to the university’s performance in terms of increasing community engagement and support, and enriching Bournemouth University’s teaching and research.

Empower Bournemouth University staff and students through recognition of good practices and achievements.

Respond to emergent policy agendas such as the sustainable development goals (SDGs), responsible research and innovation (RRI), relevance/impact of higher education.

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Here's your opportunity to vote on the Awareness Campaign that the Catalyst Group collaborate on.

Members are still encouraged to run their own awareness campaigns that are important to them, if not the campaign of choice here.

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Are you holding a community event either at BU or in community? If you do, pop the event lead and details in the comments box below and I can sort a post to let other members know!

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Here at BU we would love to make accessible to you, where possible,  facilities, knowledge exchange and BU community for the betterment of all.

With this in mind…..

Would your organisation want to use BU facilities to host a conference/event in this academic year?

If the answer is yes to the above, please let us know in the comments box below, including who you are.

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Would you or a representative of your organisation be a guest speaker to support BU students learning and understanding of community?

If the answer is yes to the above, please let us know in the comments box below, including who you are.

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Would you like to explore a member of BU staff being a guest speaker for your staff/service users?

If the answer is yes to the above, please let us know in the comments box below, including who you are.

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Would you like to explore BU support with evaluation/research over the next academic year?

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Would you like to be showcased on a new BU community webpage?

If the answer is yes to the above, please let us know in the comments box below, including who you are.

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Corporate and Community Fusion Event 2024

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Corporate and Community Fusion Event 2024

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Fusion Building, Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University.

Are you a business wanting to make positively impactful difference in our community? Not just as a corporate social responsibility, but because you believe its the right thing to do.

Do you want the opportunity to support local charities and good causes, however sometimes don't know where to start to identify those that resonate and align with you, your business and your staff?

Are you a charity/not for profit organisation with plans and ideas and looking for capacity to make it happen?

If your answer is yess to any of the above, please email lhamerston@bournemouth.ac.uk and Layne will pop you on the waiting list for the next available event. Let's come together and make a positive and meaningful difference for people, places and communities.

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MBA Students visit New Forest for knowledge exchange.

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MBA Students visit New Forest for knowledge exchange.

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A big thank you to Mark Painter from BU and Jim Mitchell from New Forest National Park Authority for sparking this collaborative visit and discussion for 12 BU MBA students, and staff.   The  New Forest visit provided the opportunity to engage with and discuss some of the big issues facing a protected area such as a National Park and businesses within it,  covering aspects of the tourism, visitor and rural economy. Also explored was what are the challenges and opportunities for rural businesses in a protected landscape? What would be the best way to interact with businesses operating in a national park?

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June 2024

01 to 30 June

Pride Month

#Pride

01 June

World Reef Awareness Day

01 June

Volunteers’ Week

#Volunteers Week

02 June

National Cancer Survivor’s Day

05 June

World Environment Day

#WorldEnvironmentDay

06 June

D-Day

08 June

World Oceans Day

#WorldOceansDay

08 June

Parents’ Day

10 June

National Carers Week (BU)

10 June

Men's Health Week (BU)

14 June

World Blood Donor Day

16 June

Fathers’ Day

17 June

Learning Disability Week

#LDAW23 and #LDWeek22

18 June

Autistic Pride Day

#AutisticPrideDay

20 June

World Refugee Day

#WithRefugees

21 June

Social Mobility Awareness Day

22 June

World Rainforest Day

#WorldRainforestDay

23 June

International Women in Engineering Day

27 June

National P.T.S.D. Awareness Day

July 2024

01 July

International Joke Day

11 July

World Population Day

18 July

South Asian Heritage Month

28 July

World Hepatitis Day

#HepatitisDay

30 July

International Friendship Day

#DayofFriendship

August 2024

08 August

International Cat Day

#InternationalCatDay

09 August

Book Lovers Day

09 August

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

12 August

International Youth Day

#InternationalYouthDay

19 August

World Humanitarian Day

26 August

International Dog Day

#InternationalDogDay

31 August

International Overdose Awareness Day

#OverdoseAware or #EndOverdose

September 2024

01 September

World Letter Writing Day

04 September

World Sexual Health Day

#WorldSexualHealthDay

05 September

International Day of Charity

#CharityDay

06 September

National Food Bank Day

#NationalFoodBankDay

08 September

International Literacy Day

#LiteracyDay

10 September

World Suicide Prevention Day

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay, #WSPD, #WSPD2024

13 September

Stand Up To Cancer Day

#StandUpToCancer

15 September

International Week of the Deaf

21 September

World Alzheimer’s Day

#WorldAlzheimersDay

21 September

International Peace Day

23 September

International Day of Sign Languages

27 September

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

#MacmillanCoffeeMorning

29 September

World Heart Day

#WorldHeartDay

29 September

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

October 2024

01 October

L.G.B.T History Month

#LGBTHistory

01 October

ADHD Awareness Month

01 October

Black History Month (U.K.) (BU)

#BlackHistoryMonth

01 October

Stoptober

#Stoptober

01 October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

01 October

World Vegetarian Day

02 October

International Day of Non-Violence

#InternationalDayofNonViolence

02 October

World Financial Planning Day

04 October

World Animal Day

#WorldAnimalDay

05 October

World Teachers Day

#WorldTeachersDay

10 October

World Mental Health Day

#WorldMentalHeathDay

10 October

World Homeless Day

#WorldHomelessDay

10 October

World Sight Day

11 October

International Day of the Girl

#DayOfTheGirl

12 October

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

13 October

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

16 October

World Food Day

#FoodDay

17 October

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

#EndPoverty

24 October

United Nations Day

29 October

World Stroke Day

#WorldStrokeDay

November 2024

TBC November

COP 29 (UN Climate Change Conference)

#COP29

01 November

Movember

#Movember

01 November

World Vegan Day

#WorldVeganDay

03 November

Organ Donation Week

05 November

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024

09 November Day

World Adoption Day

13 November

World Kindness Day

#WorldKindnessDay

14 November

World Diabetes Day

#WDD

15 November

National Philanthropy Day

16 November

International Day for Tolerance

#InternationalDayForTolerance

16 November - 16th December

Disability History Month (BU)

19 November

International Men's Day (BU)

20 November

World Children’s Day

#UNChildrensDay

25 November

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

December 2024

01 December

World AIDS Day

#WAD2024

02 December

Cyber Monday

#CyberMonday

03 December

International Day for Disabilities

#IDPWD

03 December

Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday

04 December

Wildlife Conservation Day

05 December

International Volunteer Day

09 December

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

10 December

Human Rights Day

#HumanRightsDay

13 December

Christmas Jumper Day

#ChristmasJumperDay

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Below is a selection of national awareness campaigns taking place during 2024. If you would like to collaborate with BU/SUBU on any of these that relate to your organisation, please contact me:

Layne Hamerston: lhamerston@bournemouth.ac.uk

I have marked with (BU), campaigns that Bournemouth University EDI will be running.

January 2024

01 to 31 January

Dry January

#DryJanuary

01 to 31 January

Veganuary

#Veganuary

02 January

World Introvert Day

04 January

World Braille Day

#WorldBrailleDay

11 January

Human Trafficking Awareness Day

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

21 January

World Religion Day

#WorldReligionDay

22 January

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

#CervicalCancerPrevent

24 January

International Day of Education

#InternationalDayOfEducation

27 January

Holocaust Memorial Day

30 January

World Leprosy Day

#WorldLeprosyDay

February 2024

01 to 29 February

L.B.G.T.+ History Month (BU)

#LGBTPlusHM

02 February

Time to Talk Day

#TimeToTalk

04 February

World Cancer Day

#WorldCancerDay

04 February

International Day of Human Fraternity

05 February

Race Equality Week

05 February

National Apprenticeship Week

#NAW2024

06 February

Reclaim Social Day

#ReclaimSocial

06 February

Safer Internet Day

#SaferInternetDay and #SID2024

11 February

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

14 February

Valentine’s day

14 February

International Book Giving Day

20 February

National Love Your Pet Day

#LoveYourPetDay

20 February

World Day of Social Justice

#WorldSocialJusticeDay

29 February

Rare Disease Day

March 2024

01 to 31 March

Women’s History Month

#WomensHistoryMonth

01 March

International Wheelchair Day

01 March

Zero Discrimination Day

03 March

World Hearing Day

#WorldHearingDay

03 March

No More Week

03 March

World Wildlife Day

#WorldWildlifeDay

07 March

World Book Day

08 March

International Women’s Day

#IWD23

10 March

Mother’s Day (U.K.)

#MothersDay

13 March

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (BU)

14 March

University Mental Health Day

16 March

Disabled Access Day

20 March

International Day of Happiness

#InternationalDayOfHappiness

21 March

World Down Syndrome Day

22 March

World Water Day

#WorldWaterDay

23 March

Earth Hour Day

#EarthHour

27 March to 2 April

World Autism Acceptance Week

30 March

World Mental Health Day

April 2024

02 April

World Autism Awareness Day

#WAAD or #WorldAutismDay

02 April

International Children’s Book Day

07 April

World Health Day

#WorldHealthDay

07 April

World Book Day

#BookDay #WorldBookDay

10 April

Siblings Day

#SiblingsDay

11 April

World Parkinson’s Day

#WorldParkinsonsDay

13 April

MS Awareness Week

15 April

World Art Day

21 April

National Tea Day

22 April

Earth Day

#EarthDay

25 April

World Malaria Day

#EndMalariaForGood

May 2024

01 May to 31 May

Celiac Awareness Month

05 May

International Family Equality Day

05 May

African World Heritage Day

08 May

National Day of Staff Networks

10 May

World Lupus Day

#WorldLupusDay

11 May

Fair Trade Day

#FairTradeDay

12 May

International Nurses Day

#InternationalNursesDay

13 May

Mental Health Awareness Week

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

16 May

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

#GAAD

17 May

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (BU)

#IDAHOT2022

17 May

Endangered Species Day

18 May

International Museum Day

#InternationalMuseumDay

19 May

Endangered Species Day

#EndangeredSpeciesDay

20 May

National Rescue Dog Day

#NationalRescueDogDay

24 May

World Schizophrenia Day

#WorldSchizophreniaDay

28 May

World Blood Cancer Day

#WBCD2024

30 May

World MS Day

#MSConnections

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Lessons from - Gaia: Looking to the Future - What we need to know about online grooming

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Lessons from - Gaia: Looking to the Future - What we need to know about online grooming

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Tuesday 5th December, 17:30pm to 19:00pm. Bournemouth Gateway Building.

This free event for Bournemouth University staff, students and invited guests will use the case of Gaia to consider the harms and risks faced by young people online.

Gaia Pope-Sutherland was found dead at Dancing Ledge in Dorset on November 7, 2017, after suffering a mental health breakdown. The 19-year-old had gone missing from her home in Swanage 11 days earlier and according to her twin sister Maya, she was convinced that a man who had allegedly raped her was 'after her'. Gaia allegedly received 'terrifying' text messages in the days leading to her tragic death, which contained threats to kill her family.

“Gaia was 16 when the 21-year-old first made Facebook contact with her and despite warnings from her friends that he had an established reputation “for messing around with young girls”, she thought she could see a good side to him. In her last few social media posts before she died, McDermott notes that they became increasingly distraught and upsetting – they read as if she has been deeply traumatised and is trying to express something inexpressible, unbelievable.” (Lucy Mangen, The Guardian, 23 Jul 2023)

For more information visit the Eventbrite Registration Page:

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Received following valuable information from the BCP Council Communities Team. Thank you BCP Council :-)

Canoe Foundation invites applications for spring 2024 funding round.

Funding is available to support canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding projects for access and environmental related improvements. The Canoe Foundation, the official charity partner of British Canoeing, is open for applications and closes on 31 January 2024 (23:59).

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available for projects across the UK that will:

Increase or enhance existing public access points to water for all forms of paddle sport (canoeists, kayakers and paddleboarders).

Create sustainable launching and landing sites, to and alongside water, for all sectors of the community and all abilities.

Protect and enhance natural blue spaces, such as rivers and coastlines.

Applications will be accepted from a range of organisations, including paddle clubs, community groups, charities, parish councils, and local authorities.

Find out more about the Canoe Foundation

Grants to support the sustainability of historic and decorative arts collections

Funding for museums to support education, training, curation, and exhibition projects that address collections care and sustainability of historic and decorative arts collections. AIM’s Connected Arts Scholars Brighter Day scheme offers grants to ensure the future viability of museums at risk of closure, losing vital skills and knowledge, or unable to provide effective collections care. The scheme has a special focus on small museums and others that have found it difficult to access support. The fund will support education, training, curation, and exhibition projects that address collections care and sustainability of historic and decorative arts collections.

Eligible applicants must be an AIM member and have historic and decorative arts collections that meet the charitable purposes of the Arts Scholars Charitable Trust. There is no size restriction, but priority will be given to applications from small to medium sized museums with under 50 thousand visitors per annum.
Grants of between £1,500 to £8,000 are available.
Applications must be submitted by 8 December 2023 (17:00).

Find out more about AIM’s Brighter Day grant scheme

Grants to create opportunities for youth social action in communities across London and South England

Grants are available for constituted charities and community groups, community interest companies, housing associations and local-level public bodies to create opportunities for youth social action in communities across London and South England. Sovereign Network Group (SNG), formerly Sovereign Housing and Network Housing, is offering grants of up to £10,000 to organisations to upskill young people aged between 10 and 20 to become Wellbeing Champions and facilitate youth-led social action projects and activities addressing mental health and wellbeing. Through the First Round of the SNG #iwill Fund 2.0, a total of £150,000 is available to upskill young people to improve their mental health and act as a mentor and support for others, including signposting, reducing negative stigma, and campaigning for mental health awareness. They will then lead on planning and delivering at least one social action project to support mental health and wellbeing in local communities.
Funding can be used for staff costs, development and capacity-building costs, volunteer expenses, activity costs, and skills development and training costs.

The deadline for applications is 19 November 2023.

Find out more about this grant

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Received following valuable information from the BCP Council Communities Team. Thank you BCP Council :-)

Tesco Stronger Starts grants

Grants are available to non-profit making, constituted groups and organisations for local good causes that focus on supporting children and families in the UK. The focus of Tesco Stronger Starts is getting schools who lack funds and resources to apply for extra financial help they might need to provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Three levels of grants are awarded with projects receiving:

First place (the most votes in its area) - a grant of up to £1,500.

Second place - a grant of up £1,000.

Third place - a grant of up to £500

Three projects in 575 local communities are voted on by customers in Tesco stores throughout the UK, with projects changing every three months.

Although the current focus is on schools, and organisations working with schools, not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply if they are constituted and have a governing document.  Eligible organisations can apply online for a grant, applications are assessed and shortlisted. There are no deadlines. This is a rolling programme and applications can be made at any time. Every three months successful shortlisted applications are put into a customer vote in Tesco stores across the UK.

Find out more about Tesco Stronger Starts

Fat Beehive Foundation

Grants are available to small UK registered charities to help them improve their digital presence. The funding is intended to support the creation of websites or digital products that enable small charities to carry out their work in a more efficient and effective way, resulting in positive social benefit.  As only a limited number of projects can be supported based on the funding available for distribution, each year the Foundation determines priority areas for support and invites applications accordingly.  Grants of up to £2,500 are available. UK registered charities with an annual average income of less than £400,000 may apply. The funding is to be used on a distinct digital project: to build websites or digital products.

Priority will be given to projects in the following areas during the appropriate application period:

2023/24 Application Period 4: Art and Culture

2024/25 Application Period 1: Social Justice/Refugees/Housing

2024/25 Application Period 2: Education

The focus of the funding is purely on 'hard-to-fund' digital expenditure that other funders will often not cover.
Priority will be given to projects in the following areas during the appropriate application period:

2023/24 Application Period 4: Art and Culture - the deadline is 5 January 2024 (17:00).

2024/25 Application Period 1: Social Justice/Refugees/Housing – the deadline is 29 March 2024 (17:00).

2024/25 Application Period 2: Education – the deadline is 28 June 2024 (17:00).

The online application form can be found on the Fat Beehive Foundation website.

Find out more about the Fat Beehive Foundation

Clothworkers' Foundation

Capital grants are available from the Clothworkers’ Foundation to UK registered charities working in one of the following areas: communities experiencing racial inequalities, disabilities, domestic and sexual abuse, economic disadvantage, homelessness, LGBT+ communities, older people facing disadvantage, prison and rehabilitation, substance misuse and addiction, and young people facing disadvantage. The Foundation aims to use its funding to improve the quality of life for people and communities that face disadvantage and marginalisation.

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees who will determine what level of grant they will give. For larger projects (£100,000+), the Foundation generally funds 10% or more of the balance to be raised. For smaller projects (with a balance of less than £10,000), the Foundation generally funds between 50% and 100% of the balance. UK registered charities, community interest companies, and other registered UK not-for-profit organisations (including special schools) with an annual income under £10 million can apply.

Funding is available for capital costs. This means tangible items or work, including:

Buildings.

Fittings, fixtures, and equipment.

Vehicles.

Applications may be submitted at any time.

Find out more about the Clothworkers' Foundation

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Received following valuable information from the BCP Council Communities Team. Thank you BCP Council :-)

Lloyds Bank Foundation Funding programme for specialist small charities is now open.

Lloyds Bank Foundation are inviting applications for their grants programme for small specialist charities supporting people facing complex issues. Through this programme they support charities through a range of tailored development support offers alongside a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000. This programme is for charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 that operate in England and Wales. They will award funding to charities that provide specialist support for one of eight key themes:

Addiction

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Care Leavers

Domestic Abuse

Homelessness

Offending

Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Trafficking and Modern Slavery

The foundation wants to partner with charities that show they:

Understand the makeup of the communities they support and work with.

Recognise the people in those communities who experience inequity.

Proactively reach and engage with people to address the inequity they experience.

Are inclusive and make people feel welcomed, valued and that they belong.

To check if you are eligible for this funding, please read the guidance on their website, including the guidance for the specific theme you will be applying under. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2024 (17:00).

Find out more about the Lloyds Bank Foundation

Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme

Grants are available to private, public and non-profit sector nursery education providers on or within five miles of an Armed Forces base to help enhance Early Years learning environments for children (under five years) from Forces families across the UK. The funding is intended to help Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare provision that is located close to where they are living or serving. Grants of £5,000 to £80,000 are available for projects lasting up to two years. The programme guidance (for settings on Defence bases and settings near Defence bases) FAQs and the online application form can be found on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust website. The remaining deadline for applications is 12 January 2024 (17:00) with a decision by 29 February 2023.

Find out more about the Armed Forces Families Fund

Ironmongers' Company grants

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Lessons from - Gaia: Looking to the Future

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Lessons from - Gaia: Looking to the Future

Date and time - Tue, 5 Dec 2023 17:30 - 19:00

Location: Bournemouth University, Lansdown Campus - Bournemouth Gateway Building

This free event for Bournemouth University staff, students and invited guests will use the case of Gaia to consider the harms and risks faced by young people online.

Gaia Pope-Sutherland was found dead at Dancing Ledge in Dorset on November 7, 2017, after suffering a mental health breakdown. The 19-year-old had gone missing from her home in Swanage 11 days earlier and according to her twin sister Maya, she was convinced that a man who had allegedly raped her was 'after her'. Gaia allegedly received 'terrifying' text messages in the days leading to her tragic death, which contained threats to kill her family.

“Gaia was 16 when the 21-year-old first made Facebook contact with her and despite warnings from her friends that he had an established reputation “for messing around with young girls”, she thought she could see a good side to him. In her last few social media posts before she died, McDermott notes that they became increasingly distraught and upsetting – they read as if she has been deeply traumatised and is trying to express something inexpressible, unbelievable.” (Lucy Mangen, The Guardian, 23 Jul 2023)

Our Guest Speaker: Clive retired as a Detective Chief Inspector and investigated several high-profile cases obtaining two convictions in the Stephen Lawrence murder. He is currently seeking to raise awareness of this important issue that impacted Gaia and her family.

His talk will focus on how we can work together to protect young people against threatening and harmful messages and consider the harms faced by young people against sexual predators’ online grooming.

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This free event for Bournemouth University staff, students and invited guests "Gaia was 16 when the 21-year-old first made Facebook contact with her and despite warnings from her friends that he had an established reputation "for messing around with young girls", she thought she could see a good side to him. In her last few social media posts before she died, McDermott notes that they became increasingly distraught and upsetting - they read as if she has been deeply traumatised and is trying to express something inexpressible, unbelievable." (Lucy Mangen, The Guardian, 23 Jul 2023) O﻿ur Guest Speaker will use the case of Gaia to consider the harms and risks faced by young people online. His talk will focus on how we can work together to protect young people against threatening and harmful messages and consider the harms faced by young people against sexual predators' online grooming. There is also a documentary - Dancing on the Ledge, which you can watch if this is a topic of interest
Gaia Pope-Sutherland was found dead at Dancing Ledge in Dorset on November 7, 2017, after suffering a mental health breakdown. The 19-year-old had gone missing from her home in Swanage 11 days earlier and according to her twin sister Maya, she was convinced that a man who had allegedly raped her was 'after her'. Gaia allegedly received 'terrifying' text messages in the days leading to her tragic death, which contained threats to kill her family.

Clive retired as a Detective Chief Inspector and investigated several high-profile cases obtaining two convictions in the Stephen Lawrence murder. He is currently seeking to raise awareness of this important issue that impacted Gaia and her family.

This talk coincides with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The campaign was started by activists at the inauguration of the Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

S﻿TARRS will also be at the event to do a short talk on: Local support (role of ISVAs) and safeguarding: what to do if this has impacted you.

Guest Speaker - Biography:

Clive Driscoll - Ex Detective Chief Inspector for MPS, Deputy Chair and Trustee of True Honour Charity. Retired on 31st May 2014 after completing 34 years 9 months exemplary service with the Metropolitan Police Service. Clive retired as a Detective Chief Inspector and investigated several high-profile cases obtaining two convictions in the Stephen Lawrence murder. He became the first police officer to obtain a conviction in an Honour Based Violence murder where nobody has ever been found. The Surjit Athwal murder has been described as a Landmark Case where a conviction was obtained against all odds. He has investigated child abuse cases, gang related violence and in 2012 was voted the Senior Investigator Officer (SIO) in the United Kingdom by the Homicide working group. He currently assists victims and victim's family who feel they have not obtained Justice. His work with a clinic dealing with severe emotional trauma has seen several criminal cases re opened. Has lectured to several Police Services included Scotland and Ireland. The convictions of two suspects within the Stephen Lawrence murder has been hailed as remarkable in both Parliament and the Police service in general. It also brought praise from Baroness Lawrence OBE and Neville Lawrence

For further information on this event please contact: Dr Louise Oliver or Dr Orlanda Harvey

Emails: l﻿oliver@bournemouth.ac.uk or harveyo@bournemouth.ac.uk
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Eventbrite - Bournemouth University presents Lessons from - Gaia: Looking to the Future - Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at Bournemouth University, Lansdown Campus, Bournemouth, Dorset. Find event and ticket information.

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Black History Month: Celebrating our sisters

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Black History Month: Celebrating our sisters

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On Thursday 26 October, Bournemouth Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council’s Race and Cultural Diversity Staff Network group hosted their second annual Black History Month event, ‘Celebrating our sisters’, in Bournemouth University’s Bournemouth Gateway Building. The event highlighted the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.

Key speakers included Bernadette MacDonald, Chair of the Equality Council Commission; Toni Jones, Senior Practitioner, Adult Social Care; Dr. Isioma Nwokolo, Consultant Psychiatrist; and Louise Boston-Mammah, Programme Coordinator at DEED, Global Education and Learning.

This community event gathered people of all ages and backgrounds. Audience members included the Charter Mayor of Poole, Councillor Jo Clements and Bournemouth, Councillor Anne Filer.

BCP’s Community and Recreation Officer, Wilbert Smith, organiser of the event, introduced the keynote speakers. Bernadette MacDonald spoke of her work supporting those from disadvantaged and ethnic minority communities as a volunteer community member for The Crown Prosecution Service and local police.

Toni Jones spoke of women who have made a difference including activists such as Olive Morris, a member of the British Black Panther Movement who supported the UK’s first network of Black women’s groups. Toni also spoke about Claudia Jones's influence as a journalist, through her advocacy for Black individuals, women, and workers.

Louise Boston-Mammah introduced her research project, ‘Where we can call home’, Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole in partnership with DEED are working with the new communities of BCP to tell the stories of people who are re-shaping their local communities, industries and services.

Dr. Isioma Nwokolo concluded the event, with an interactive presentation in which the audience was invited to share their experience going into “survival mode” e.g., a difficult period. An audience member gave an example of how their community group had struggled during COVID-19 to stay connected and took to activities via video call such as cooking to help maintain a sense of community during a period of isolation. From other's experiences, we learnt that there is strength and support in coming together as a community.

Women highlighted in the event who strived to implement change and make a difference:

1.      Oliver Morris

2.      Claudia Jones

3.      Diane Abbot

4.      Mary Seacole

5.      Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu

6.      Olivette Otele

7.      Margaret Busby

8.      Malorie Blackman

9.      Vanessa Kingori

10.   Maggie Aderin-Pocock

11.   Tessa Sanderson

12.   Carmen Munroe

13.   Katherine Johnson

14.   Mary W. Jackson

15.   Dorothy Vaughan

16.   Jessica Watkins

17.   Kamala Harris

18.   Shonda Rhimes

19.   Serena Williams

20.   Simone Biles

21.   Salma Celeste Paralluelo Ayingono

Bournemouth University aims to amplify our diverse student experiences and success in their future careers. Find out more on our page Black History Month 2023 and beyond.

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INDIAN SOLDIERS IN BOURNEMOUTH REMEMBERED AFTER 107 YEARS

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INDIAN SOLDIERS IN BOURNEMOUTH REMEMBERED AFTER 107 YEARS

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It's a little-known historical fact that more than a century ago, the streets and beaches of Bournemouth bore witness to the presence of Indian soldiers, wounded during World War I. These brave individuals, who served in the British Indian Army, found solace in a makeshift hospital that would later evolve into the iconic Bournemouth Council Offices and Civic Centre.

During World War I, a staggering 1.5 million Indian soldiers volunteered for service, a remarkable display of dedication while India was under the British Raj.

The Council Offices began its journey as a charming hotel known as Mont Dore. However, it was requisitioned by the government to accommodate the wounded Indian soldiers, transforming into a military hospital. In 1921, it officially transitioned into the Council House after the Indian soldiers had departed by 1916.

Recently, a momentous Presentation meeting took place at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, 11th October. Local historian, Mr Nick Saunders MA, unveiled this lesser-known chapter of local history. Mr Ramesh Lal, who played a pivotal role in organizing the inaugural event, shared, "I have been a resident of the Bournemouth area for nearly 25 years, yet I only recently discovered the profound connection between the Indian community, now the largest ethnic group in Dorset, and early 20th-century Bournemouth. This forgotten link with the Indian soldiers has forged a deeper connection with Bournemouth in my heart. These brave men came from distant lands, serving King and country, willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Their contributions to the world we live in today have remained in the shadows of history for far too long."

This historic meeting, which took place in the very location where the Indian soldiers once sought refuge, was graced by the presence of the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Mayor, New Milton Mayor, several Councillors, and the local Member of Parliament, Tobias Elwood.

Mr Elwood commented, "It is paramount that we raise awareness, both locally and on a national scale, about this profound connection between Bournemouth and the British Indian Army soldiers. Their legacy is an integral part of our shared history."

For more information, please contact: <ramesh_lal@hotmail.com>

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NOW CLOSED.

BFX Competition 2024: Call for Participation The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at Bournemouth University (BU) is seeking to work with selected charitable and non-commercial organisations on short 30- second animations. For charities it is an opportunity to work alongside creative talent in the creation of promotional materials. For students it is an opportunity to work with the real clients which will help with their future career. Selected projects will be showcased on the BFX festival in November 2024.

More information? Email lhamerston@bournemouth.ac.uk

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CATALYST COLLABORATION ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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CATALYST COLLABORATION ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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BIG THANK YOU to Dee Swinton from Dorset Mind who approached me a couple weeks ago to ask if Dorset Mind, Samaritans, Bournemouth Churches and Housing Association, and Citizens Advice could promote their services to the BU community on 10th October, World Mental Health Day.
...... and with a little rapid organisation, students and staff passing through the BU main entrance of Poole House Atrium had the opportunity to gain information and guidance from these 4 great organisations. Thank you once again.

Can you support the BU 19000+ community in anyway? Let us know and we can explore possibilities of promotion.

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We are pleased to announce that Bournemouth University will be hosting THE SHINE PROJECT WELLBEING EVENT on the 28th March 2024, Kimmeridge House on Talbot Campus.

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I have just been introduced by a BU colleague to this great resource in which BU is a project partner, designed to help young people, whether in education or not, to develop entrepreneurial skills.

The SPEED-You-UP project is a set of free curated learning resources and structured lesson plans designed to help young people, whether in education or not, to develop entrepreneurial skills.

The process involves schools, welfare organizations and businesses working together to support young people from within local hubs. There, young people work to build a business pop-up that will improve their neighbourhoods.

Interested in helping young people develop their entrepreneurial skills?
Find out more....

Organisations
Policy Makers
Teachers
Learners

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December Nature Connection Meet Up Invite

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December Nature Connection Meet Up Invite

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Magical things can happen when we are in nature! ..

Layne will be holding a regular nature based meet up opportunity for members of the Catalyst Group once a fortnight where we can connect with nature, and each other for the better. A campfire, hot drink, mince pies, warmed marshmallows and meaningful conversations will welcome you as well as a survival skill takeaway! Please wear weather/environment appropriate clothing and footwear.:-)

Venue:

Chapel Gate Woodland, Chapel Gate/BU Sports Campus, Parley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BL.

Next Date and Time:

Tuesday December 12th. 10am to midday.

Your Host:

Layne Hamerston

Feedback from latest group to join us…

“I found the day was full of pleasant surprises, a lot of fun (even in the rain) and I enjoyed the rationale for the tasks which Layne and Andy made both fun and informative – I wish we could have had longer forest bathing and was very glad we weren’t hunting for food!  Making time to be together, step back and learn together, having fun (where possible) is essential within teams both for wellbeing and achievement.”

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Looking for Volunteers:
Register with SUBU Volunteering:
Provider Registration (subu.org.uk)

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Current Registered Members at 01/02/2024

Active Dorset

BCP Age Friendly Communities

BCP Community Development

BCP Children's Services/Youth Parliament

Bourne Water Dragons

BPC Indian Community Association

Bournemouth Foodbank

Bovington Tank Museum. ON TRACK 24

Citizens Advice

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Colin Nash Restaurant

Community Action Network

Christchurch Learning Centre

Dorset Mind

Dorset PiP

Dorset Police/Fraud

Dorset Prepared

Dorset Race Equality Council

Dorset University Healthcare Foundation Trust

Jon Eggin Trust

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Hengistbury Head Outdoors

Hinton Admiral Estate

Hot Radio

Michael Dooley

MYTIME Young Carers

New Forest National Park Authority

North Bournemouth Crime Prevention Panel

Nourish Community

Parks Foundation

Prama Care

Talbot Village Residents Association

Talbot Village Trust

Samaritans

SHINE Cancer Support

Solent Group

The SHINE Project

Wardrobe Foundatio n

YMCA/Gareth Sherwood

BU B.E.K.E. Managers

BU Alumni

BU PIER Partnership

BU Marketing and Communication

BU Careers and Employability

BU Research, Development & Support

BU Schools Liaison Team

BU Department of Sport and Event Management

Chapel Gate

Sport BU

SUBU Community Engagement

SUBU Volunteers Hub

SUBU Student Officers

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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS?:

SUBU Volunteering Fair: Health & Social Sciences - Monday 16th October, Lansdowne Campus.

SUBU Volunteering Fair: Sustainability & Conservation – Tuesday 14th November, Talbot Campus

Please send expressions of interest for the volunteering fairs to subuvolunteering@bournemouth.ac.uk

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In this section I’ll be posting news, events and opportunities offered by BU and SUBU that may be of interest to you.

Do you currently collaborating or have recently collaborated with BU and/or SUBU for the benefit of the community or BU students?

BU News Desk wold love to hear about it, and if possible, promote to both the public and BU community. If you have a story to tell please contact the News Desk at:
newsdesk@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Would you like to meet in nature?

If the answer is yes to the above, please let us know in the comments box below, including who you are.

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We would love to hear of any collaborative developments/initiatives members have underway as this helps us and others know stuff is happening.. and may also attract further support from other members.  Please also share any thoughts on this Catalyst initiative  in this column as it helps us know the value it brings and where we can make better for you and the community we serve.:-)

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Partnering with Bournemouth University students, Solent Group has gained new expertise into change management.

Change was not managed at Solent, with changes getting lost in emails and not communicated to the relevant stakeholders. By onboarding two students, from the business school at Bournemouth University, as consultants we gained new knowledge into the theory behind change management as well as how to manage change in the business with an automated system. Since the project came to a close, we hired one of the students to build the proposed change management system on SharePoint with further projects on the horizon.

Bournemouth University and Solent Group are now partnering on a business continuity project. Revamping our disaster recovery and crisis management plans and carrying out simulation exercises to ensure the business is prepared for crisis and disasters.

With many more exciting projects coming up, Solent Group and Bournemouth University will continue to explore partnerships to benefit the community, putting theory into practise and exchanging knowledge.

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Making Collaborative Community Magic Happen!

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Making Collaborative Community Magic Happen!

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BU and You Community Catalyst Group is a gathering of passionate and purposeful individuals representing Bournemouth University, Students Union, Public Services, Charities, Community Support Organisations and Businesses who share knowledge, skills and resources in collaboration and make things happen for the betterment of people, places and our planet.

We have a regular Breakfast Club hosted at Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University for coffee, croissants and life changing conversations. You will find the date for next Breakfast Club in the Events section, as well as other group membership support events.