Quaker Social Action Project
Budgeting can be a scary subject, especially when you're on a low income. Thanks to Moneytalk Bournemouth, Michael House is now able to offer genuine and practical support that encourages…
Christmas Bar at The Print Room
This year Michael House will be receiving donations from a pop-up Christmas Bar in Bournemouth. Santana Events is "paying it forward" by donating a meal for every one purchased at the…
Hostel for homeless faces funding crisis
A FUNDING crisis could force Michael House to close, leaving 33 “vulnerable” residents back on the streets to fend for themselves. That’s the warning from charity worker John Coulston who…
Arts & Crafts Newsletter 2015
Michael House Craft Newsletter 2015
Michael House featured in The Big Issue Online
Michael House was recently featured in an article in The Big Issue Online, a journalist training programme for people who are homeless or marginalised and the long term unemployed. The article features a…
Homeless shelter sows seeds for better lives
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has awarded Michael House a wildlife friendly gardening plaque in recognition of the wildlife friendly features the residents have added in the gardens of the hostel.…
Hostel gets new outbuilding, thanks to Waitrose volunteers
Thanks to a kind group of volunteers from the Christchurch Waitress branch and funding from a local choir, we now have a great new outbuilding that we can use for assessments…
The Great Michael House Bake Off
Last month, we held a great day of baking and fun where residents turned their hand to producing cakes, biscuits, loaves and pies. All for charity, we even got our Chariman, John…