Working with local charities and giving back to the people who live in our community is something Porter Dodson are proud to support. Every year, each of our offices chooses a charity that has local relevance to it and will focus on delivering value to that charity in the year ahead.

    We raise money for our nominated charities through a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.

    This year our nominated charities are:

     
     

    Bridport

    Harmony Mental Health Support

    Harmony Mental Health Support is a local peer-led charity that strives to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness in West Dorset. They believe everyone has the right to enjoy all that life can provide and promote the principle that hope, mental health and wellbeing are essential to all.

     

    Poundbury 

    Dorset County Hospital Charity

    Dorset County Hospital Charity exists to enhance care for patients at Dorset County Hospital. The hospital is committed to providing the best possible facilities and environment for our patients, visitors and staff, supporting services and projects which cannot be funded by the NHS budget alone. They use money donated to the Charity to invest in new facilities, state-of-the-art medical equipment and enhanced training to diagnose and treat patients.


    Sherborne

    The Rendevous

    The Rendevous supports young people in Dorset and South Somerset. Trained youth workers offer a friendly listening ear, help and advice on health, housing, money and more, helping young people gain the qualifications they need to find jobs, join an apprenticeship scheme or go to college.

     

    Taunton, Wellington and Exeter

    Stand Against Violence

    Stand Against Violence (SAV) was established in 2005 by Adam Fouracre in response to the murder of his brother, 17-year-old Lloyd Fouracre, who was beaten to death in Taunton, Somerset, one day before his 18th birthday. They work with those most at risk of being a victim or perpetrator of violence to help young people make the right choices, stay clear of potentially violent situations and affect their future in a positive way ultimately reducing violence in our communities. 

     

    Yeovil

    Yeovil Hospital Breast Cancer Appeal and Secret Somerset Wildlife Rescue 

    As one of our larger offices, Yeovil runs a tuck shop as well as regular dress down days, enabling them to raise larger sums throughout the year, so they have decided to split their proceeds between two very worthy charities.