HAVING spent five years in donated office space, a Dorset hospice is set to relocate its fundraising and administrative teams to a brand-new environment.

Julia’s House is set to move its office-based operations to a new site in Wimborne, after working in Barclays House in Poole for the past five years.

As Barclays is now selling the building, Julia’s House will relocate to the Teacher’s Building Society building in Wimborne. The charity’s hospice in Corfe Mullen is unaffected by the move.

Martin Edwards, CEO at Julia’s House, said: “It’s been an exceptionally tough two years for everyone working in healthcare, including our fundraising and support staff who have faced much longer periods working remotely, as part of our extra infection control precautions. During this time they have played a vital role, enabling Julia’s House to support children and families throughout the pandemic.

Bournemouth Echo: Julia’s House new office in Wimborne. Picture: KTM DesignJulia’s House new office in Wimborne. Picture: KTM Design

“Now that we can finally get back together again, we want to provide them with a really welcoming office space, more relaxed and informal than we have been used to. It will help everyone feel part of a team, share ideas and just get to know each other again.”

Bournemouth-based interior design company KTM Design is offering its services free of charge in support of the charity’s mission to inspire staff back to the workplace.

KTM Design founder Katie Thomas said: “Their original Dorset workspace followed a more traditional office layout, so we wanted to switch things up by creating a bold, fun environment to really bring it to life. Julia’s House frequently welcomes children to its offices, so opting for a vibrant design would be equally appealing to visitors.

Bournemouth Echo: Julia’s House new office in Wimborne. Picture: KTM DesignJulia’s House new office in Wimborne. Picture: KTM Design

“Our concept centres around creating a flexible workspace where staff can choose where they would like to work – whether that’s at their desk or in a more relaxed breakout area.

“The main desk area is light and spacious, with subtle additions of indoor plants to help bring a sense of calmness and serenity. We’ve then injected some fun, bright colours into a dedicated breakout space, with some comfy sofas and chairs for ultimate relaxation.”

Visit juliashouse.org for more information.