Groups

Colehill Parish Council agreed, on 27th August 2019, to establish a Climate Emergency Working Group, in response to the climate emergencies declared recently by UK Government, Dorset Council and many other local authorities across the country, in order to establish the impacts on Colehill and to identify local actions that can be taken. A Climate […]

We are a local group making, dresses and shorts for charity, meeting on the first Wednesday of every month in the home of the founder member. Our aim is to encourage and enable volunteers to join together to have a fun time, to chat, make new friends and share sewing skills whilst making clothes for […]

Corfe Mullen Climate Change Working Group is made up of residents and Corfe Mullen town councillors working together to help address climate change and the ecological emergency. Our vision is for Corfe Mullen to become carbon neutral by 2030 and we are assembling a Climate Change Action Plan.  

We know many of our customers really care about energy efficiency when they’re shopping with us. By showing that our showroom runs on solar power, we highlight our dedication to being environmentally friendly and try to set a positive example. We are also proud to have won a Highly Commended Award for the Best Independent […]

DEED is an education charity supporting and inspiring teachers, pupils and community members to develop their understanding of global issues, environmental sustainability and cultural diversity. We are Sarah, Louise and Abi and between us we offer four main areas of work: training, workshops, resources and exhibitions. Our services are designed to support and enhance all aspects of […]

At the DIY Depot of Tools, we are committed to creating a sustainable, connected, and useful community resource. As a Not-for-Profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO – Application in progress). 

Our mission is simple: To provide access to tools and appliances, so that its Members can Borrow Not Buy.

You can visit our website at: https://diydepot.tools •   […]

To promote the interest of birds and birdwatching in Dorset.  To collate bird records and produce an annual Dorset Bird Report.  To maintain a database of current and historic bird records which is accessible on request to all national and local research and conservation bodies. To provide comment on and support local conservation issues. To […]

DorsetCAN (Dorset Climate Action Network) is a network of community groups and individuals working together for a shared vision of a clean, green, sustainable Dorset.  

We are not just a cycling club but a campaign run by elected volunteers covering the whole of Dorset including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are a consultation group used by local authorities on cycling proposals and we work with them. We lobby the councils to improve cycle facilities, especially on behalf of people who […]

Fair Ground – Wimborne’s fair trade shop – not for profit, run by volunteers and found in the Cornmarket. By buying gifts, food, crafts, cards, accessories & jewellery you are supporting us and our global fair trade partners. Open Monday to Saturday 10-4pm  

We are a small group of people who want to make Wimborne and the surrounding area a great place for hedgehogs to thrive. Small actions canmake a big difference! If you would like to find out more please contact at email.

Let’s Go Eco is a Facebook Page set up by enthusiastic environmental campaigner Torin. “I want to help people become more eco friendly and make the World a happy place to live in.” Torin’s aim is to help people make a difference to the World, however small. Indeed, his slogan is “Every little thing makes […]

We are Litter Free Dorset – Land, Coast and Sea campaigning to reduce litter and waste as well as improve water quality across Dorset. We can all help to keep our streets, towns and beaches clean from litter and safe for everyone.

Little Green Prom Dress provides affordable dress hire on a not-for-profit basis. There is a deposit of £10 and a small hire cost £5 to cover costs of cleaning and possible repairs/replacements. Photos and information about all the dresses will be posted on our Facebook page (Little Green Prom Dress Wimborne). If you have any […]

Makers + Shakers is a Wimborne based group that carries out environmental campaigns using its hand-crafted items. These crafted items are intended to influence people towards supporting a more environmentally sustainable society. They provoke individuals and organisations to think and act in new ways to counter the environmental crisis.  Working together to create items we […]

Merley Nature Group is a small group of residents passionate about our local wildlife. Our aim is to get the community involved in managing wildlife habitats around them, help enhance and protect wildlife habitats, meet like-minded people and at the same time improve their wellbeing by being outdoors. Some of the tasks we have already […]

Our aim is to improve and reduce the church’s environmental impact. We recognise that the world is changing fast and it is important to support action to reduce global warming and maintain biodiversity. We care because it is God’s creation, not ours, and as a church we are committed to safeguard the integrity of creation […]

Step into our historic house and discover the fascinating stories of the people who lived and worked here over the centuries. During your visit, we invite you to explore the numerous collections and themed exhibitions, and find out more about Wimborne Minster and the surrounding areas of East Dorset. Here at the Museum of East […]

Poole Harbour Canoe Club CIO – Wimborne Paddlesport As a Club we recognise that the environment and in particular the quality of our inland waters and the sea are vital for our sport but also society.  To address this, we: –    Litter and Rubbish Clear on the Harbour and River Stour –    Promote ‘Check, Clean, […]

Salamander Cookshop is an independent retailer serving people who enjoy cooking, want to cook more or know someone who does! Our staff will welcome you to the store and have real expertise and product knowledge. We stock a very wide range of cookware, a vast range of tools and gadgets plus a range of gifts […]

Our first venture was a market stall with a small selection of whole foods. The range grew with time and we succesfully established ourselves in a number of Dorset’s prominent market towns. Working, come rain or shine, for over 45 years. ​At that time there were only a handful of health food shops outside London. […]

In 2018, St John’s gained its first (Bronze) Eco Church* award, thanks to features like solar panels, a ‘Give & Take’ board, no disposable cups, Toilet Twinning and effective recycling. A small Eco Team continues to encourage progress towards the next, more challenging (Silver) award. We have created a pollinator-friendly flower-bed, installed vegetable beds in […]

The Eco-Church Sub Committee is answerable to the PCC in providing a think tank on ecological matters, overseeing our involvement with the Eco Church Project and its effects on Church and Congregation. This would include monitoring of grounds management, sustainability, transport, community links, buildings, fairtrade compliance, carbon footprint, sustainable purchasing, lifestyle challenge and input of […]

Trees for Wimborne considers that it is important that our town plays its part in contributing towards the need for more trees across Britain. We would like to see an increase in tree numbers with the aim of attaining a minimum of 20 % canopy cover in Wimborne and the surrounding areas.  We believe that […]

Wilding Wimborne’s aim is to help the reversal of dramatic insect and wildlife loss by bringing the community together to ‘Take Action for Insects’. There are 7 objectives derived from Professor Dave Goulson’s report on ‘the decline of insects’. 1.    To bring the Wimborne community together to raise
awareness and address the local loss of insects […]

Wimborne Allotment Association is a non-profit making Association, set up to promote and protect allotments in Wimborne. We welcome members from any of the allotment sites in Wimborne. We offer members discounts on seeds, and provide opportunities to socialise, and attend visits and speaker events. The Association is aware of the part we can all […]

Wimborne is proud to be a Business Improvement District (BID) town. A BID is a business-funded body established to improve the environment to do business in a certain geographical area. Eligible businesses pay a levy into the BID to deliver projects that will benefit them as a business. The projects are delivered through a consultation […]

Wimborne Community Garden A place for the community to come together, share skills and grow food. We will be growing fresh produce for the Beaucroft cafe and the local food bank. Everyone is welcome. Gardening open times. Wednesday 9am-12pm, Friday 1pm-4pm, Sunday 2pm-4.30pm  

Wimborne Community Theatre creates original site-specific performances in unusual outdoor venues or non-theatre buildings. We develop and perform stories inspired by local places and the lives and concerns of residents, past and present, real and fictional. Two recent productions were inspired by local rivers: ·      Timeless Stream – 2021, set on the banks of the river […]

Wimborne Contemporary Arts is an informal association that organises a series of occasional contemporary music, sound art and multi-media events in the area of Wimborne, usually with an environmental theme. The aim is to keep alive the spirit of experimentation embodied by Wimborne’s most famous musical son, Robert Fripp. Wimborne Contemporary Arts is part of […]

Wimborne Food Bank provides emergency food parcels for people who are unable to afford food. We can also assist with money advice, clothing, grants for furniture & appliances, free events, we have a community garden & we also provide weekly cook bags to encourage trying new recipe’s & cooking with fresh food.    

Wimborne Gardening Club is open to all those interested in growing and learning about growing produce, growing flowers and growing their own knowledge. We were formerly Wimborne Horticultural Society but we have taken the decision to reform, to encourage all ages and abilities. As a young expanding group we will welcome all members of society […]

Established in 2019, a group for volunteers who care about the town and want to reduce waste and single use plastic. Volunteers created enough fabric bunting to cover the town in 2019 and made red white and blue jubilee bunting in 2022.  Since then the group has made several kilometres of bunting and over 1000 […]

Wimborne Minster is a charming, and beautifully preserved historic town situated on the banks of the rivers Stour and Allen in East Dorset. Dating back to pre-Roman times, the town is home to the Minster Church and has some of the best collections of historic buildings in Dorset. Wimborne Minster Town Council works at the […]

Wimborne Repair Café are all about fixing things. A place to bring along your items in need of repair that would otherwise be wasted. This event not only provides repair services but is also a space for people to come together for a social chat and to pass on skills. Clothing, textiles, sewing, small electrical, […]

Swifts have always been a feature in our skies above Wimborne. Their distinctive screams as they zip around the Minster, across the square and neighbouring streets, but their numbers have dwindled and they NEED OUR HELP. This is a joint venture between Wilding Wimborne and Merley Nature Group. We are community led groups working to […]

WWoW is a focussed and dynamic grassroots community group that seeks to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single use plastic through events, talks, displays and workshops. We started out in January 2017, focussed on reducing single use plastics – in particular disposable coffee cups, plastic bottles, straws and bags. In September 2018 we […]

We are winning on waste – Save your waste and help good causes! If you’re wondering what to do with empty biros, spent toothpaste tubes, old bras or laundry product packaging – wonder no longer. Win on Waste has the answer. Win on Waste is all about recycling, raising money for charity and tackling many […]

Dorset 2030 is a comprehensive report setting out this vision. Compiled by a team of volunteers, with input from the general public, academics and sustainability professionals it highlights more than 120 case studies of positive steps already taking place by councils, businesses, schools, universities, colleges, and most importantly community groups across the county. While these […]