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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CURRENT PROJECTS

Focus Centre, Swanage

Focus Centre, Swanage

A vibrant social hub at the heart of the community.

Swanage Community Defibrillator Project

Swanage Community Defibrillator Project

Seeking to purchase and maintain strategically located lifesaving equipment in Purbeck.

Swanage Skatepark Community Project

Swanage Skatepark Community Project

Building community, fundraising for ramps, equipment, lighting and much more.

Purbeck Connect Ukraine

Purbeck Connect Ukraine

Providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have found their way to Purbeck.

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Social and activities group for people with low-level mental health issues.

Herston Village Hall

Herston Village Hall

Friendly village hall built by local people for use by residents of Herston and the wider community.

Swanage Volunteer Bureau

Swanage Volunteer Bureau

All the local volunteering opportunities in one place. Give a Little, Gain a Lot.

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Dementia Friendly Purbeck

Dementia Friendly Purbeck

Facilitating the creation of a dementia-friendly community in the Purbeck area.

Swanage Jazz Club

Swanage Jazz Club

Association of jazz lovers who meet on a regular basis to listen to recorded music in a friendly social atmosphere.

Greengage Community Garden

Greengage Community Garden

Community garden for people living in Swanage and the surrounding area.

Wellbeing Swanage

Wellbeing Swanage

Aiming to achieve a vibrant, sustainable & resilient local community.

Food For Thought Purbeck

Food For Thought Purbeck

Offering good quality low cost surplus supermarket food to Swanage and Purbeck residents.

Swanage Library Friends

Swanage Library Friends

Supporting & promoting Swanage Library through fundraising & special events.

Swanage Action for Refugees

Swanage Action for Refugees

Assisting with the welfare and wellbeing of refugees coming into Purbeck.

Swanage Youth Club

Swanage Youth Club

Providing opportunities for young people in Years 6-10 to develop their potential.