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Making a difference together: Our impact in 2025
Christchurch Community Partnership plays a vital role in tackling social isolation and loneliness across our community. Our 2025 Impact Report highlights a year of growth, collaboration and meaningful connection, with services expanding in response to rising demand. We are proud to have supported more than 900 people in 2025, including 304 regular clients and 610 people who took part in one-off community events. The majority of those supported were older residents, with 67% a
Jan 72 min read
Get your tickets for Christchurch Soup – Monday 17 November
Join us at Christchurch’s own Dragon’s Den to enjoy an evening's entertainment and support local children and young people Tickets are available now for the 2025 Christchurch Soup, a live crowdfunder event that will see children and young people's groups pitching for funding to support local projects. The event will take place on Monday 17 November from 5-7pm at GodFirst Church, and is open to all. Guests will each receive a bowl of soup, roll and drink, and can then vote wit
Nov 11, 20252 min read
ElderFest event set to take place on 27 October
Join us at the first ever ElderFest event and discover how to live your best life for longer! Taking place on Monday 27 October from 10am...
Oct 1, 20251 min read
New short film highlights hidden hunger amongst older adults
CCP is proud to have worked with BCP's Access to Food Partnership to create a new short film, co-produced with local communities, which...
Jun 23, 20252 min read
A spring update from Sandra, our CEO
I can’t believe we are already two months into 2025 – but hopefully by now are seeing signs of spring after a wet and windy winter!...
Mar 7, 20252 min read
Christmas Day lunch brings together isolated residents at Christmas
We had a wonderful time at our 2024 Christmas Day lunch, which brought together local residents who might otherwise be lonely at...
Dec 29, 20241 min read
Learn more about the fantastic young people's projects bidding for Christchurch Soup funding
Eight local organisations will pitch for funding at the Christchurch Soup on 21 October, showcasing some fantastic initiatives to support...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Tickets available now for Christchurch Soup!
Christchurch residents are invited to join us for a fabulous evening of entertainment at the Christchurch Soup on 21 October, to support...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
CCP serves up a treat at cream tea events with the Funky Little Choir
Local residents came together to enjoy cream teas on Sunday 6 October for International Day of Older Persons, with wonderful...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Christchurch community comes together to mark International Day of Older Persons
Local organisations in Christchurch will serve up a treat this Sunday, 6 October, by hosting three simultaneous afternoon teas...
Oct 1, 20242 min read
A summer update from Sandra, our CEO
Hello folks. I hope you are enjoying our intermittent summer? We have continued to be very busy on the CCP front with lots of activities...
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Volunteer Bus Buddies needed!
Could you spare a few hours to join our fantastic team of volunteer Bus Buddies? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our Bus Buddies...
Aug 22, 20241 min read
All aboard for bike tours with Cycling Without Age
Christchurch Community Partnership has teamed up with the brilliant Cycling Without Age to offer tours of the local area to our clients....
Jul 12, 20241 min read
CCP's work to support the community is recognised at the Christchurch Awards
We were delighted to be recognised at the Christchurch Awards on 20 June, alongside other fantastic local organisations working in our...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Free flowers for Christchurch residents during Loneliness Awareness Week
Christchurch residents will have the chance to pick up free flower bouquets hidden around the town during Loneliness Awareness Week...
Jun 11, 20242 min read
New seated exercise classes launch at Bure House
Take a seat! We are delighted to announce that CCP is now hosting seated exercise classes at Bure House. Led by our wonderful instructor...
May 15, 20241 min read
Singer Susie Kimber comes to Coffee Connections
We were delighted to welcome the wonderful Susie Kimber to Coffee Connections. The local singer popped by to treat everyone to a Coffee...
Apr 1, 20241 min read
On this page you will find all the latest news from CCP, as well as blogs from our staff, volunteers and partners. We have so much happening right now. Our fabulous new minibus is in action, and we have launched a range of new activities, including our Thursday Lunch Club, Sunday Roasts, and our increasingly popular Coffee Connections mornings. We are also working with local public sector and voluntary sector partners on a range of exciting new developments, to support a more connected Christchurch. For more updates, don't forget to follow us on Facebook.
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