NB for broadcast – Stars Trust in Poole seeks new volunteer trustees to strengthen governance and support local children’s education

A Poole education trust is looking for new volunteer trustees to join its board. Stars Trust oversees Stanley Green Infant Academy and Starfish Nursery and needs people with skills in governance, finance, human resources or education. Trustees support school improvement through around six meetings a year in Poole.. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB for broadcast – South-West Cyber Resilience Centre offers free support to protect local organisations from online threats this winter

Businesses, charities and public bodies across the South-West are being urged to claim a free early Christmas gift from the South-West Cyber Resilience Centre. The policing-backed service offers simple weekly steps, advice and webinars to help teams stay safe online. It is completely free and open to any organisation that uses computers or the internet.. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB for broadcast – Winter Mini Reading Challenge returns to inspire young readers with free certificates, prizes and fun activities this season

Children aged four to eleven can join the free Winter Mini Reading Challenge until the twentieth of February. Young readers just need to enjoy three books and log them online to earn a digital badge and certificate. Families can even get certificates printed free at BCP libraries, with all finishers entered into a prize draw.. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB for broadcast – Winter sea swimmers urged to follow key safety advice as RNLI lifeguards stand down from beaches during the colder months

With RNLI lifeguards off duty during the Christmas and winter season, sea swimmers are being urged to stay safe. The charity advises new and experienced swimmers to swim with a buddy, choose a safe spot, check tides and weather, wear bright gear, enter the water slowly and carry a way to call for help. In an emergency, call nine nine nine and ask for the coastguard.. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB – Donate IT

Local charity Diverse Abilities has teamed up with Donate IT to collect and recycle unused business technology. Half of the value from donated items goes straight to support the charity’s work, with refurbished devices given to people in need. Businesses can contact the organisation to get involved and make a difference. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB – Lottery

The BH Coastal Lottery has opened its small grants scheme to help local voluntary groups supporting people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Grants of up to two thousand five hundred pounds are available for ongoing community projects, not one-off events. Applications are open now and close on the fourth of January twenty twenty-six. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.

NB – Morebus

Morebus is looking for a local charity to partner with for the next two years. The winning organisation will get fundraising support, publicity on buses, and help raising awareness across Bournemouth and Poole. Local charities can nominate themselves now through the Morebus website, with the winner announced in January. The closing date is this Sunday. You can see more about this, and add your own notice, at bournemouth one dot com.