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🌳GROW your wellbeing during Stress Awareness Week (November 4-8) by enrolling on a fully-funded horticulture course at BCHA’s New Leaf allotment. 👍Whether you would like to cultivate your confidence, nurture your gardening skills or even sow the seeds of a new career, New Leaf provides a way to learn in harmony with nature.🐝 For learner Karl, the allotment is a place of personal growth: “I came here with no confidence or motivation, feeling a little daunted. Within one session I found myself looking forward to coming back. The small group is welcoming and Miles the tutor is great. I’m learning so much about soil, plants and growing my own food – and it’s nothing like school! I’ll leave with an NVQ qualification: a stepping stone to a job and a new start for me.” Courses on offer: ⭐City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture. ⭐City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture. The courses are fully funded for Dorset-based adults over 19 (we also cover 50% of public travel expenses). 📍 Location: New Leaf Allotment, Throop, Bournemouth 📍The next courses now available for enrolment: Level 2 winter-themed course starting January 14th 2025 and Level 1 winter-themed course starting February 6, 2025. ☎️ Call us on 01202 410595 - visit www.bcha.org.uk or email: bchalearn@bcha.org.uk #stressawarenessweek #horticulture #wellbeing

🎉After a successful first year, BCHA’s Festive Appeal returns!🎉 Last year, your support brought warmth, kindness, and joy to so many in our community. With your generous donations we were able to provide a Boxing Day buffet for families in Exeter, Christmas gift bundles for people living in our supported accommodation in Bournemouth, and gifts for families in our family accommodation in Plymouth – and so much more! Join us again to ensure no one goes without a meal or gift this festive season. With your help, we can make this holiday season even brighter! 💛 Donate today! https://lnkd.in/ez29Tvky #BCHAFestiveAppeal #BCHAFestiveAppeal2024 #SupportLocal #MakeADifference #FestiveGiving

Live in Dorset and looking to become a support worker? Need an accredited course that’s fully-funded? BCHA is offering a new, fully-funded and accredited course to prepare people for roles in the support sector. Essential Support Work Skills enrols on Tuesday 12 November in Boscombe and is: ⭐FULLY-FUNDED ⭐JUST ONE DAY A WEEK ⭐ACCREDITED (NOCN accredited Level 1 Certificate) Open to all Dorset residents aged 19-plus, whether you are looking to work in older care, with young people, people with disabilities or in substance/alcohol misuse or mental health care, this 10-week course will give you the skills you need to get on track to a job or further training. Essential Support Work Skills course details: 📍 Location: BCHA Learn office, Boscombe 🗓️ Enrolment: Tuesday 12 November, 10am to 12pm 📅 Course Dates: 19 Nov to 17 Dec | 7 Jan to 4 Feb ⏰ Time: 10am to 2.30pm Visit our website bcha.org.uk, email: bchalearn@bcha.org.uk or call us on: 01202 410595 for more info. #essentialskills #boscombe #bournemouth #dorset

🔊BCHA and Recoop have approved a decision to demerge Recoop from BCHA👏🏻 The planned demerger will take place by 31 March 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for Recoop ✨ Lorraine Mealings, BCHA CEO said “While we will be sad to see Recoop leave the BCHA family, as a really important subsidiary within the Group structure, this move supports Recoop in becoming an independent organisation, enabling it to continue its important work and grow into the future.” Kerryn Wotton, Recoop Chair said “This is an exciting juncture for Recoop as the charity continues to grow and secure longer term contracts, in the Justice arena. The security and corporate support provided whilst part of the BCHA Group, provided the foundation for the success and growth that Recoop has enjoyed in recent years.” https://lnkd.in/eErq8YnP

Are you passionate about leading impactful change and driving quality improvement? BCHA is seeking a proactive Project Manager to implement a robust project framework, enhance service quality, and support our Strategic Plan 2024-2029. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to helping our customers achieve independence. 👉 Apply now to make a real difference! https://lnkd.in/gHXUk9Yb

Calling all Dorset employability and adult education and training providers! BCHA is offering a new course to equip people for roles in the support sector. Essential Support Work Skills enrols on Tuesday 12 November in Boscombe and is: ⭐FULLY-FUNDED ⭐JUST ONE DAY A WEEK ⭐ACCREDITED (NOCN accredited Level 1 Certificate) Open to all Dorset residents aged 19-plus, this 10-week course provides the skills needed to get on track to a job or further training, such as building confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness, developing stress management techniques, setting professional boundaries, emotional intelligence, motivational interviewing and understanding equality and diversity. For more information contact: Jamieclarke@bcha.org.uk SWRAC Seetec Dorset Chamber BCP Council Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to launch the A Flavour of Liberty cookbook. Co-produced by residents of our Liberty Project, survivors of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, each recipe carries a story of its creator with funds raised from the book helping us to continue to support individuals who have been exploited. The book release comes as we join others to mark #AntiSlaveryDay today (Friday 18 October) and raise awareness of the thousands of people living in modern slavery in the UK. Modern slavery can take many forms, including domestic exploitation, human trafficking, labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, forced and early marriage, illegal adoption, and criminal exploitation such as forced begging. If you suspect modern slavery, you can report it to the Modern Slavery Helpline on tel: 08000 121 700. Supporting survivors of modern slavery is central to our work, providing recovery support to victims through trauma informed care, guidance and support through Home Office systems, as well as partnership work in legal advice and counselling. To find out more visit the BHCA website: https://lnkd.in/e_w2TC7H A Flavour of Liberty cookbook is available to purchase through Amazon: https://lnkd.in/egSWsqud

🚨 Did you know? It's estimated that up to 136,000 people in the UK are trapped in modern slavery, according to experts. 😔 Our new survivor-led cookbook wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of some amazing professionals in Dorset. We want to give a HUGE thank you to: 🎨 Aidan Saunders Graphic Design (@aidansaundersdesign) for creating the stunning cover, hand-drawing bespoke elements with his incredible expertise. 📸 Emna Naji (@emnafrances.art) for her beautiful photography of the recipes you'll find inside the book. 🎬 And Ben (@framesbyben) for his top-notch editing! This cookbook is a labour of love, helping to raise awareness and fundraise for survivors. Want to support? Get your copy here 👉 Buy on Amazon https://lnkd.in/e95uUykb #EndModernSlavery #FlavourOfLiberty #BCHA #ModernSlaveryAwarenessWeek #GraphicDesigner #Photographer

🌍 The Shocking Reality: 50 Million People Trapped in Modern Slavery 🌍 According to the International Labour Organisation, nearly 50 million people are living in modern slavery worldwide - a staggering increase of 10 million in just five years. And sadly, the real number is likely much higher due to the hidden nature of this crime. At BCHA, we are deeply committed to raising awareness and advocating for a world free from slavery. As part of Modern Slavery Awareness Week, the BCHA executive team and board proudly wears #WeAreNotForSale stickers to show solidarity and spread the message. #EndModernSlavery #BCHA #ModernSlaveryAwarenessWeek

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 After 2 years of dedication, BCHA's The Liberty Project is proud to launch a survivor-led cookbook, designed to advocate and fundraise for survivors of modern-day slavery. 🌍✨ In honour of Modern Slavery Awareness Week, we are thrilled to announce that "A Flavour of Liberty" is now AVAILABLE on Amazon! 📚👩🍳 This book showcases powerful stories, delicious recipes, and the resilience of survivors. Grab your copy here 👉 Flavour of Liberty on Amazon A massive THANK YOU to our headline sponsor, The Compleat Food Group (www.compleatfood.com) for your incredible support! Your sponsorship has made this mission possible, and together, we are working towards a future free from slavery. 💪💙 #EndModernSlavery #FlavourOfLiberty #BCHA #CompleatFoods #ModernSlaveryAwarenessWeek @compleat_food