#HelpAndKindness
Dorset is one county made up of many different communities. We combine countywide reach with detailed local knowledge across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, helping useful information and connections travel across boundaries. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset: One Dorset, many different…
Dorset is one county made up of many different communities. We combine countywide reach with detailed local knowledge across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, helping useful information and connections travel across boundaries. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset
One Dorset, many different communities Our work reaches across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole while recognising that every place has its own relationships, strengths and challenges.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM
ICYMI: Good community information needs continual human attention. We check, listen, correct and improve so residents, professionals, search engines and AI-generated answers have a stronger source to draw on. Spot a change? Please tell us. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset: Good information doesn't stay…
Good community information needs continual human attention. We check, listen, correct and improve so residents, professionals, search engines and AI-generated answers have a stronger source to draw on. Spot a change? Please tell us. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset
Good information doesn't stay good by itself Reliable community information takes continual human attention: checking records, listening to residents and providers, learning from wider practice and acting when something changes.
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September 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Are we a directory? Yes—but that is only the front door. Behind it are years of listening, checking, connecting and practical support across Dorset. Start with a search, or ask us when the answer is not obvious. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset: You're a directory, aren't you?
The Help and Kindness…
Are we a directory? Yes—but that is only the front door. Behind it are years of listening, checking, connecting and practical support across Dorset. Start with a search, or ask us when the answer is not obvious. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset
You're a directory, aren't you? The Help and Kindness directory is a useful front door, but the listening, relationships, outreach and practical support behind it are what help people find a way forward.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Good community information needs continual human attention. We check, listen, correct and improve so residents, professionals, search engines and AI-generated answers have a stronger source to draw on. Spot a change? Please tell us. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset: Good information doesn't stay good by…
Good community information needs continual human attention. We check, listen, correct and improve so residents, professionals, search engines and AI-generated answers have a stronger source to draw on. Spot a change? Please tell us. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset
Good information doesn't stay good by itself Reliable community information takes continual human attention: checking records, listening to residents and providers, learning from wider practice and acting when something changes.
dlvr.it
September 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Today we hosted two important webinars in collaboration with Ukrainian psychologist and trauma specialist, Alexander Dimitrevich, exploring psychological support for Ukrainians and those that support them.

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#MentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Ukraine
May 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ukrainians in the UK are invited to join our webinar tomorrow as part of #MentalHealthWeek, focusing on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Ukrainian Refugees in the UK

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#MentalHealth #Ukraine #HomesForUkraine
May 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
ICYMI: Are we a directory? Yes—but that is only the front door. Behind it are years of listening, checking, connecting and practical support across Dorset. Start with a search, or ask us when the answer is not obvious. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset: You're a directory, aren't you?
The Help and Kindness…
Are we a directory? Yes—but that is only the front door. Behind it are years of listening, checking, connecting and practical support across Dorset. Start with a search, or ask us when the answer is not obvious. #HelpAndKindness #Dorset
You're a directory, aren't you? The Help and Kindness directory is a useful front door, but the listening, relationships, outreach and practical support behind it are what help people find a way forward.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Today is UN International Day of Older People.
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) with Dorset Council Oct 13th
"#LGBT+ and growing older in #Dorset". How can the Council help you better as a mature LGBT+ person?
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October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
FYI: Small steps now can make a big difference this winter. Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities across Dorset to help you stay active, connected and confident. #HelpAndKindness #FallsPrevention #HealthyAgeing #Dorset: Get Moving,…
Small steps now can make a big difference this winter. Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities across Dorset to help you stay active, connected and confident. #HelpAndKindness #FallsPrevention #HealthyAgeing #Dorset
Get Moving, Stay Connected and Build Your Winter Resilience Discover local walks, strength and balance classes, gardening, yoga, volunteering and social activities that can help you stay strong, connected and resilient this winter.
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August 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Starting the year with reflection, openness, and soul searching rather than worry, doing, and panic. And giving the time to capture the moment as a handhold for the year ahead.
#TinyJoys

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Welcome to #HelpAndKindness for Dorset
Help and Kindness enables people to give help, find help, and work together. We share information about groups, services, projects, and organisations who provide support to people in Dorset.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
DAY 1 ⛄

Every morning, discover a new day of fun activities, local events, and plenty of Dorset cheer to brighten the season. 💛

🔗See Dorset's Winter Services here: helpandkindness.co.uk/winter-activit…#WinterInDorsete#Dorsete#Christmasa#HelpAndKindnesss#Adventnt
December 1, 2024 at 10:54 AM
February 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We're grateful to everyone who offers support to residents and communities in Dorset. You are truly inspirational. Thank you.

Thank you too, to everyone who promotes our service and supports #HelpAndKindness. You enable thousands of people to find help when they need it.

#ABCD #DorsetTogether

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February 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
FYI: We've loved lending a hand to Dorchester Family Support this summer, helping prepare fresh food for more than a hundred local people and families during the school holidays. A wonderful example of local people working together. #HelpAndKindness #Dorchester #Volunteering #Community: Helping…
We've loved lending a hand to Dorchester Family Support this summer, helping prepare fresh food for more than a hundred local people and families during the school holidays. A wonderful example of local people working together. #HelpAndKindness #Dorchester #Volunteering #Community
Helping Dorchester Family Support this summer Some of our Help and Kindness team have been volunteering with Dorchester Family Support this summer, helping prepare fresh food for more than a hundred local people and families during the school holidays.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Community Voices: OPPORTUNITIES. What could you get involved with? From volunteering and community projects to sharing ideas and helping shape Dorset, discover some of the opportunities we have noticed this week. #CommunityVoices #Dorset #HelpAndKindness: What could you get involved with?…
Community Voices: OPPORTUNITIES. What could you get involved with? From volunteering and community projects to sharing ideas and helping shape Dorset, discover some of the opportunities we have noticed this week. #CommunityVoices #Dorset #HelpAndKindness
What could you get involved with? Community Voices: opportunities to get involved across Dorset, from volunteering and community growing to sharing ideas and helping shape the places where we live.
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August 30, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Community Voices: All Voices. What are people across Dorset worried about, looking for, interested in and talking about - and where are the opportunities to get involved? Introducing our new Community Voices stories. #CommunityVoices #Dorset #HelpAndKindness: Community Voices: All Voices
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Community Voices: All Voices. What are people across Dorset worried about, looking for, interested in and talking about - and where are the opportunities to get involved? Introducing our new Community Voices stories. #CommunityVoices #Dorset #HelpAndKindness
Community Voices: All Voices Community Voices is our weekly look at what matters to people across Dorset - the things people are worried about, the things they need help with, their interests, the conversations taking place in communities and the opportunities to get involved.
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August 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Relationship-building is at the heart of #HelpAndKindness and so we are frequently invited to meet people in all kinds of interesting places and spaces. Over the years we have become involved in dozens of programmes and projects with the public and private sectors, linking them with communities.
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November 17, 2024 at 11:34 AM
If you are trying to find help and support in #Dorset, do visit our website for ideas and information.
www.helpandkindness.co.uk

If you'd like someone to help find support for you please get in touch:
www.helpandkindness.co.uk/dorsets-comm...
dcr@helpandkindness.co.uk
01305 595958

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Welcome to #HelpAndKindness for Dorset
We are building a resource to support and empower the community and world that we live in.
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February 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
And here's one community we've been working with for several years now who have found ways to weave their diverse voices and influence into the "system" conversations and plans. www.helpandkindness.co.uk/portland-together I love this work! 💚 #HelpAndKindness #DorsetTogether 11/11
#PortlandTogether
Bringing together people and groups and organisations to share experiences, hopes, and ideas to make the island of Portland in Dorset an even better place to live.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:58 AM
We've just launched a new service for our communities in Dorset that we hope will help them find out more about each other and share learning, resources, and ideas together. We've called it our Insights and Inspiration Exchange. #ABCD #PlaceMaking

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Launching the The Insights and Inspiration Exchange
This month we launched our newest service offered by #HelpAndKindness. It's the culmination of years of research and consultation with colleagues and organisations across Dorset, delivering huge addi...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
How can we help? Find out what #HelpAndKindness is all about, and some of the projects we're involved in.

We'd love to hear from you.

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About Help and Kindness in Dorset
We are passionate about helping people to thrive and flourish in Dorset. We do this by making and supporting connections between people and all kinds of services and support across the county and beyo...
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November 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
FYI: Real change starts by listening. At Help and Kindness, we work alongside people and communities to understand their experiences, build on local strengths, and create solutions together. Our co-production approach at Help and Kindness is helping communities thrive. #Dorset #CommunityAction…
Real change starts by listening. At Help and Kindness, we work alongside people and communities to understand their experiences, build on local strengths, and create solutions together. Our co-production approach at Help and Kindness is helping communities thrive. #Dorset #CommunityAction #CoProduction #HelpAndKindness
Working Together to Create Change from the Ground Up At Help and Kindness, we believe that people and communities are best placed to shape the solutions that affect their lives. By listening to people's experiences, understanding their needs and recognising their strengths, we work alongside them to create positive change. Using co-production and strengths-based approaches, we help bring together residents, community groups and partner organisations to develop practical responses to local challenges. This approach has supported initiatives such as the Feeding Dorset Partnership and the development of Pop-Up Food Larders, where local people helped design solutions that meet community needs. Together, we are helping communities become stronger, more connected and more resilient.
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June 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM
We've completed another major audit of Help and Kindness. More than 700 organisations and almost 2,000 services have been added, alongside around 250 activities and events. More local knowledge means more ways to help people find – and access – the support and opportunities they need. #Dorset…
We've completed another major audit of Help and Kindness. More than 700 organisations and almost 2,000 services have been added, alongside around 250 activities and events. More local knowledge means more ways to help people find – and access – the support and opportunities they need. #Dorset #Community #HelpAndKindness
Thousands of listings checked – and thousands more ways to find help, support and things to do We have completed another major Help and Kindness directory audit, adding more than 700 organisations, almost 2,000 services and around 250 activities and events across Dorset.
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August 17, 2026 at 7:32 AM