We support all and any members of our local community, whether they need a little bit of extra help with shopping or collecting prescriptions, or if they are feeling lonely and disconnected, and many other things! We also arrange events, particularly our Christmas events where we seek to support the community in need and spread joy. And most recently we have opened our Community Larder, Food, Pet Food and Hygiene Bank, and more! We are Ferndown Community Support CIC, a not for profit organisation. Originally started in 2020, our aims are many, and our mission is to keep all our residents as healthy, connected, safe and comforted as possible. We have a great bunch of volunteers at all levels (but we always need more!); this is truly a community effort with everyone pulling together for each other. Please read on for information about our founding members and coordinators, and our progress so far.
If you have any questions, would like support, or to volunteer, please see the relevent section of our website or email info@ferndowncommunitysupport.org.uk
Our directors and trustees:
Hannah Hobbs-Chell
Hannah is one of our founders, and continues to look after day to day needs as well as plans for the future. A horticulturist by training, she loves nothing more than getting outside in the garden and enjoying nature. Creative and passionate, don’t talk to her about ‘ideas’!
Stuart Wayment
Stuart has been with us from the start, a real whizz with databases and a dependable lifeline to us. Stuart has a beautiful rescue dalmation and enjoys cycling.
Maureen Potiphar
Always well groomed, and with a heart of gold, our Mo is cherished by volunteers and clients alike. One of our volunteers from the start, and with a background in maintenance and CEO level PA, she brings a wealth of skills and experience, and a considered head to our governance team.
Dave Dobell
Before Dave retired he ran his own company as a quality & environmental consultant, he has been involved with fund raising and the running of a local Scout and Guide association group, prior to volunteering for FCS. Dave also enjoys travelling over the UK as well as worldwide to watch the Grandsons play rugby. He is a whizz at a bacon bap too!
