Swanage & Purbeck Development Trust
Welcome to the website of the Swanage & Purbeck Development Trust. We were formed, in 2013, for the benefit of the public but particularly for the benefit of the community of Swanage and the surrounding area.
The Trust acts as a charitable delivery vehicle, advisor and catalyst for projects identified by the Community in meeting these issues and challenges. It offers support for projects which meet the objectives of the Trust and which are financially viable and sustainable. Read more
Newsletter
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Projects
The Centre, Swanage
A vibrant social hub at the heart of the community.
Swanage Linking Lives
Befriending service operating throughout east Purbeck providing friendship & support.
Swanage Skatepark Community Project
Building community, fundraising for ramps, equipment, lighting and much more.
Purbeck Connect Ukraine
Providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have found their way to Purbeck.
Out of the Blue
Social and activities group for people with low-level mental health issues.
Swanage Community Defibrillator Project
Seeking to purchase and maintain strategically located lifesaving equipment in Purbeck.
Swanage Volunteer Bureau
All the local volunteering opportunities into one place. Give a Little, Gain a Lot.
Dementia Friendly Purbeck
Facilitating the creation of a dementia-friendly community in the Purbeck area.
Swanage Jazz Club
Association of jazz lovers who meet on a regular basis to listen to recorded music in a friendly social atmosphere.
Herston Village Hall
Friendly village hall built by local people for use by residents of Herston and the wider community.
Friends of Sandford Surgery
Supporting patients of Sandford surgery by listening to their needs and raising funds to provide equipment.
Swanage Area Forum
Aiming to have a better informed community & organising events in aid of improving the social lives of those in need.
Swanage Library Friends
Supporting & promoting Swanage Library through fundraising & special events.
Greengage Community Garden
Community garden for people living in Swanage and the surrounding area.
Wellbeing Swanage
Aiming to achieve a vibrant, sustainable & resilient local community.
Food For Thought Purbeck
Offering good quality low cost surplus supermarket food to Swanage and Purbeck residents.
Swanage Action for Refugees
Assisting with the welfare and wellbeing of refugees coming into Purbeck.