The "Common Ground" African Heritage Restaurant & Cultural Hub is designed as a vibrant, multi-functional, and deeply inclusive space in Poole. Its primary purpose is to act as a neutral, welcoming anchor for community members from all cultural backgrounds, using the universal language of food and culture to build social cohesion.

To see Poole recognised as a model of cultural cohesion, where the "Common Ground" African Heritage Hub stands as a permanent, thriving social enterprise—a place where diverse community members share heritage, build lasting trust through culinary and cultural exchange, and collectively contribute to a stronger, more inclusive Dorset.