As part of Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who support Christchurch Community Partnership (CCP). Our volunteers give their time, care and energy to help people across our community, and we simply couldn’t deliver our services without them. From coffee mornings and lunch clubs to exercise classes, transport and office support, volunteers play a vital role in helping people feel connected, supported and less alone. In 2025, 76 regular volunteers...

February saw the launch of our new Fun, Friendship and Food group (AKA the Triple F group) in St Luke’s Church Hall, Burton. The first hour was time to get to know each other (with an entertaining ‘Jenga Challenge’ to break the ice!) followed by a light lunch, before being transported home for a well-deserved afternoon nap (and that was just for the staff team!) Since then, the group have also enjoyed a gentle seated exercise session, along with more great conversation and fun! This project...

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% aged over 80,...