WELCOME!
Who are we?
Access Dorset is a community-rooted, member-led charity improving the lives of disabled people, neurodiverse people, older people, and carers by promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and independence.
Through social, recreational, and life-skills activities, alongside information, advice, and support, we strengthen connections, reduce isolation, and build confidence and wellbeing.
Who can join?
This is a place where disabled people, older people, neurodivergent and anyone with any impairments can access activities and support alongside their family and careers, that improves their wellbeing, builds resilience and develops independent living skills.
What can I expect?
Our activity programme is designed to combat loneliness and social isolation, develop peer support opportunities and improve mental and physical health. Our structured activities cater to various interests, from cooking and gardening to performing arts, allowing you to discover new passions while improving practical life skills.
At Access Dorset, you'll have the chance to express yourself creatively, engage in gentle physical activities, and keep your mind stimulated through continuous learning.
Our Core Values
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Our Core Values *
We are a user-led community which empowers disabled people, neurodiverse people, and older people through support and skills development, in an inclusive environment where everyone is equally valued.
Some of the activities on offer!
Renting the Space
The Bridge is managed by Access Dorset. It offers a completely accessible, bright and spacious centrally heated venue, suitable for community events, meetings and many more activities.
Suitable For:
Children’s Parties
Training / Teaching / Courses
Wake’s
Fairs
Meetings
Church Meetings
Therapies
Massage
Small Group Room 4m x4m:
Ideal for 1:1 meetings or therapies, our small group room is a calming environment, with a capacity of up to 10 people.
Cafe Area with Open Plan Kitchen
A space with a kitchen where food and beverages can be made.
This space includes a microwave, oven, toastie machine, kettle, sink area, fridges, toaster, crockery, glassware, and cutlery.
Main Hall: 12m x 5m
The hall has electric power sockets, a large wall mounted TV with a socket for laptop’s for presentations. There is also a wall mounted screen for use with a projector.
Split Hall Space
The hall has electric power sockets, and can be separated from the main hall, and can be used as a dining space or as an additional space for meetings.
Toilets
5 toilets available including a completely accessible toilet onsite.
To rent the whole space at The Bridge, it costs £30 per hour.
The Bridge is available to rent on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays and after 5pm on weekdays.