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Your Community Centre

Somerford ARC is a registered charity, set up by local residents of Somerford Estate (the Trustees), with the purpose of opening and running a much needed Community Centre.

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Funding Announcement

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We’re delighted to announce that our Breakfast Hub and Community Support Drop-in will continue for another year thanks to the generous support and funding of £6901.47 from Christchurch Magdalen Trust

Funding Announcement

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We’re delighted to announce that our Community Lunch Club will continue for another year thanks to the generous support and funding of £5,000 from Dorset Community Foundation and the Neighbourhood Fund

 

 

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