Opening in 2025? - Make This a Reality - Donate Now
Fantastic News
We have just signed a 99 year lease for the centre with BCP Council, congratulations to everyone involved, this is fantastic progress. In addition we have applied and now secured a grant of c.£669,000 from the Government's Community Ownership Fund (COF) for the immediate repair and refurbishment of the centre. It is subject to us raising £155,000 in matching funds from the community to support the fund allocation. Initial work will commence in Summer through the Autumn of 2025.
So we need your help, please donate now and help us make the most of the fantastic news that we have achieved. With your help we can get the centre open again soon!
Become A Member - Member Shares
Join Us
Join as a lifetime society member of the Hengistbury Head Outdoors Community Benefit Society through the purchase of a Member Share.
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Our Mission
As a community group created for the community, our mission is to sympathetically rejuvenate the site at the former HHOEC, creating a sustainable, innovative yet tranquil space for ALL to participate in all forms of outdoor activity.
Activities when the centre opens will be provided by our volunteers and in partnership with other professional organisations.
Newsfeed
We started our journey in early 2023, and great progress has been made, in early 2025 securing the COF award of £670,000 and the completed signing of a 99 year lease for the centre from BCP Council. Initial refurbishment will be in Summer / Autumn 2025.
Keep up to date with all our news and progress in our Newsfeed.
Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved, to just show your support or be much more actively involved.
- Social Media - follow our journey.
- Spread the word
- Donate to help support us.
- Buy a Member Share
- Local Business Support & volunteers.
- Support us at an EVENT
User Groups
We welcome the great support the centre receives from the existing user groups and clubs who use the centre as their base, and we are looking to build new relationships into the future as the centre reopens for the community. Take a look at who these great groups are and what the represent for the community.
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Charity Partners
We have recently joined two schemes specifically for and open to charities that could help us gain donations and vital funds so please check them out.
BH Coastal Lottery
BH Coastal Lottery
Play BH Coastal Lottery and support the HHO community benefit society.
At least 60% from each ticket sold goes to support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, (50% to HHO) and there’s a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot every week!
Movement For Good
Benefact Group
Movement for Good, part of the Benefact Financial Services Group runs an annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in. Annually donating over £1 million to charities and good causes nominated by you.
Please nominate HHO.
Easy Fundraising
Easyfundraising
Please support Hengistbury Head Outdoors on #easyfundraising, you can raise FREE donations for us when you shop online with over 7,500 brands. It's simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up! This will make a BIG difference to us.
