Here are some useful links
Citizens Advice Bureau
Free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem.
Coffee Companions
Using Chat Mats to let others know if their company would be welcome or not in a cafe.
Dementia Friendly
Gillingham, has been a Dementia Friendly Community since May 2018 working in the local area. For more information please email annemkings2@btinternet.com
Dorset Community Action
A charity committed to helping communities and voluntary groups to achieve their goals by providing support, inspiration and resources throughout Dorset
Friends of Gillingham Station
FOGS is a volunteer group set up to enhancing the appearance of Gillingham Station
Gillingham Action for Nature (GANG)
A local group with a shared interest in wildlife who promote the care of the natural environment and carry out practical conservation work in and around Gillingham
Gillingham Area Car Link
A charity set up to provide transport to enable the people of Gillingham and surrounding villages to get to medical appointments
Gillingham Health Walks
Get active, one step at a time, by joining a free, friendly local walk!
Gillingham Litter Pickers
A Voluntary group in Gillingham, Dorset who meet as a group monthly and solo pick around the town.
Gillingham Town Council.
The council offices are in School Road, Gillingham, open Monday – Thursday 0900-1300, closed on Friday.
The website is packed with information including minutes of meetings, councillor information
Gillingham Youth Club
Gillingham Youth Club is for all young people in Gillingham (Dorset) and surrounding areas from Year 6+.
North Dorset Parents Carers Support Group
For SEN Children, Young People & their Parents with a support Group, family Activities and carer Activities
Patient Participation Group
Volunteers working with GP Practices to enable the team to provide services that reflect what patients want and need.
Repair Cafe
We are part of a mending movement, repairing things for our community in Gillingham.
RiversMeet Leisure Centre
A community owned sports and leisure facility in Gillingham.
Experience excellence in every visit at RiversMeet, where our dedicated team ensures a warm atmosphere in our modern, spacious facilities.
u3a
u3a is an organisation for retired & semi-retired people living in Gillingham and Shaftesbury area.
The Vale Pantry
Community food store in Sturminster Newton providing good quality food at the most affordable price to its members.
Walkers are Welcome
Free, friendly walks. Meet new people and improve your health. Meeting each Monday plus other long walks arranged too.
White Hart Link
A circular walking route connecting towns and villages in North Dorset