JP Morgan’s Vice President, Bournemouth Mayor and Mayoress visit Dorset Reclaim
Dorset Reclaim received a visit from Bournemouth Mayor and Mayoress in its newly rebuilt premises. On the same day, Dorset Reclaim received a most welcomed donation of £2,500 from JP Morgan’s Vice President Dorcas...
Dorset charity ‘rises from ashes’ after arson attack
Dorset charity ‘rises from ashes’ after arson attack Click here to view BBC coverage of the opeing our our new depot following the fire on Stanley...
Fire-hit charity Reclaims its place in business
Fire-hit charity Reclaims its place in business 27 Mar 2011 / Emma Joseph “LIKE a phoenix from the ashes, we’ll rise again.” Those were the words of horrified Dorset Reclaim staff as they watched the charity’s warehouse burn after an arson attack last year. Sure enough the organisation, which supplies low-income families with quality household goods, is now celebrating after reopening the doors to that very warehouse in Springbourne,...
Dorset Reclaim charity outlet opens in Bournemouth
The Dorset Charity Outlet is a new depot available to the general public. Its purpose is to support Dorset Reclaim as a whole. All proceeds will go into the main charity, allowing us to keep providing low prices to the people who need them the most. It is based at 69 Windham Road, exactly where our temporary depot was located for the last year. If you are on a low income you may also be eligible to purchase from our main depot at 85...
Bournemouth warehouse rises from the ashes & re-opens a brand new depot on its anniversary
After a lot of hard work from everyone involved, our depot at 85 Stanley Road has now re-opened looking better than ever. The facilities for both staff and customers have been improved, and the warehouse has been restocked, so please come in and have a look for...
Future Jobs Fund
We were successful in bidding for funds earlier in the year to create jobs for 18 – 24 year olds across our four sites, with jobs as diverse as office and admin, trainee engineers, drivers and warehouse staff. A total of 35 young people will benefit from the scheme run by the Department of Work & Pensions administered locally by Dorset County Council over a period of 18 months, helping Dorset Reclaim to benefit from an...
Summer 2010 events
Once again we were out and about the County attending various events this year. We were also happy to help out some local children by creating for them their own Tardis Time...
Bournemouth Depot destroyed by fire
Bournemouth depot has today suffered a devastating fire, which destroyed all contents and most of the building. The remains of the building will be demolished shortly. Dorset Reclaim has always been a “Can do” organisation and these circumstances will not stop this community charity project doing what it has done for over 11 years, which is helping the people it was created...
Fire destroys charity warehouse in Bournemouth
Fire destroys charity warehouse in Bournemouth Click here to view BBC coverage of the fire at our Stanley Road...
Bournemouth charity’s pledge to rise from ashes of warehouse fire
Bournemouth charity’s pledge to rise from ashes of warehouse fire 20 Jan 2010 / Louise Dunderdale “LIKE a phoenix, we intend to rise from the ashes.” Those were the words from shocked staff at charity Dorset Reclaim in Bournemouth, after watching their warehouse ablaze in the early hours of yesterday. Around 200 beds, 40 tables and chairs, 40 sofas, and 800 household appliances like fridges, cookers and washing machines and even...