Families and Babies (FAB)
Families and Babies hosted the Dorset Fellows group during the 24/25 Fellowship year.
“It was really great to have some “outside eyes” on what we do here at FAB. We are so very often caught up in our own “breastfeeding bubble” here with supporting families that we often don’t get to see or hear different perspectives on the work we do.
Working with the Community Fellowship allowed us to think about how the service works and whether what we are doing is the best fit for everyone we are trying to support. The report that was created was really beneficial and insightful and allowed us to consider some changes we may not have thought about had it been ourselves reviewing the service. Fresh eyes gave us the change in perspective needed to adapt and make some changes and consider the families we are supporting and their needs alongside the needs of our own volunteers.”
– Deborah Woodward, Peer Support Office Manager, Families and Babies (FAB)
https://www.familiesandbabies.org.uk/
Citizens Advice East Hampshire
Citizens Advice East Hampshire were linked to the Dorset Fellows Group during the 25/26 Fellowship year.
“We were only connected in January 2026, stepping in where another organisation had not been able to see the project through.
Citizens Advice East Hampshire had secured funding for a Hampshire-wide scheme delivered by local CA offices to improve financial skills and build better financial resilience in our local communities. The project started in September 25 and we had already decided that we needed to offer both group and individual sessions to build engagement. We were excited to work with the fellows as we believed that improving financial skills could have an impact on public health.
The final report gave excellent background evidence that highlighted the need for our project. We found the findings reassuring and we realised the value of an evaluation at this level for seeking on-going funding.”
– Amanda Whiteland-Smith, Head of Advice, Citizens Advice East Hampshire