Our Stories

Find out more about some of the groups and individuals we have funded.

 

Zoe Gowers .

Zoe is ranked 3rd nationally for her age group in Tetrathlon (version of the modern Pentathlon which includes swimming, fencing, combined event - running/pistol shooting).

 

STEM Bursary for Bright and Ambitious Elizabeth .

Research shows that 60% of girls aged 12 are put off studying STEM subjects because they think they are 'too difficult to learn', while 47% thought they were a better match for boys' brains and personalities.

 

Artist Stuart Semple Raises Aspirations in Wey Valley School .

The internationally renowned artist and our Ambassador Stuart Semple led on a mentoring session with Wey Valley School pupils.

 

Smile Connect .

The funding not only helped increase self-confidence for the boys and girls from lone parent families, but also enabled the charity to provide positive role models and mentoring, therefore, potentially preventing more costly family interventions later on.

 

Abbi Smith .

Abbi Smith is a high achiever both academically (predicted to achieve all A grades at GCSE) and at her sport, Water Polo.

 

Stourpaine Village Hall .

The Duchess of Cornwall unveiled the new eco-friendly and sustainable Stoupaine Village Hall with an official ceremony at the end of November.

 

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust Visits Excited Wey Valley School Students .

The charitable arm of AFC Bournemouth professional football club - Bournemouth Community Sports Trust engaged with mentee students from Way Valley School.

 

Our Bursaries Support 30 Disadvantaged Young People in Education and Training .

Our DCF Bursary Scheme is supporting the future workforce of Dorset.