Step Up Bearwood: The Pilot Community
How It Began
Step Up started right here in Bearwood.
It wasn’t about slick marketing or big campaigns. It was about neighbours backing neighbours and local businesses finally being seen.
Through free Step Up training, Bearwood businesses learned to show up with honesty, consistency and heart and started seeing real results.
✨ From new clients booked the same day, to thousands of views and boosted engagement, Bearwood proved that small really can be mighty.
👉 If it can work here, imagine the impact across the whole of BCP.
Add Your Business
Step Up Bearwood isn’t closed. There’s still time to join the pilot.
If you’re a Bearwood business owner, we’d love to feature you. By stepping in now, you’ll:
✔ Get access to the same free Step Up training that’s already helping local businesses grow their reach and visibility.
✔ Be listed in the Bearwood Business Directory so locals can find and support you.
✔ Be included in shoutouts, stories, and campaigns that boost your visibility.
✨ Every new business strengthens the ripple. Add yours today and be part of the change.
💗 Meet the Businesses of Bearwood
Real people. Local pride. One brilliant community.
These are the businesses who stepped up first, showing up, supporting each other, and proving that small really can be mighty.
👇 Explore, follow, share, and support them:
💡 Every follow, like, and share matters. When you back local, you fuel more than a business, you grow community pride.
Soul Sensitive
Samantha says:
"Soul Sensitive offers healing and holistic services from my home studio in Bearwood, including Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Holistic Facials, and wellness workshops like Wellbeing Parties and Intuitive Art. I also teach Reiki Levels 1–4 and create abstract intuitive art available to buy. Come and enjoy a truly grounding, sensory experience."
Bearwood Offer: £5 off full-price treatments or watch out for my offers.
Snugglebugs Dorset
Beth says:
"We are a sling library with different baby carriers available to hire. As a babywearing consultant I can also offer parents advice and support on finding the best carrier for them and using it safely."
Bearwood Offer: £10 for two weeks carrier hire (usually £5 the first week after an appointment , £7 each week after)
Your Choice Cleaning with Care Ltd
Steven says:
"I’m a professional carpet cleaner based in Bearwood, specialising in Dry Carpet Cleaning with over 30 years of experience. I also offer a range of services including Upholstery Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Stain Removal, and Protection."
Nat'll Do Savings
Nat says:
"I offer free bill reviews to help people keep money in their own pockets instead of spending it on their bills. And if like me, you could do with some extra cash, I also mentor and train new partners to help others and earn a little (or a lot) extra themselves."
Triple K9 Dog Walking & Pet Services
Tessa says:
"Provides local pet care such as dog walking and pet pop ins."
The Ripple Effect
Bearwood is just the beginning.
The pilot proved that when neighbours and businesses back each other with the right support, everyone wins. Through Step Up Bearwood’s free training and guidance, local businesses started showing up online with honesty, consistency, and heart — and the results speak for themselves:
📈 “In just two weeks we saw 10,701 views, 1.1K engagements, and 37 new followers, without spending a penny on ads.”
💗 “Someone saw her story, connected with her honesty and heart, and booked a massage that same day. That’s what REAL connection does.”
🔥 “Real growth. Real heart. Real proof.”
If free training and community support can spark this kind of change in Bearwood, imagine what we can do across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.