Christmas
Voucher Scheme
What We Can Help With
Christmas can be a stressful time of the year, especially for those on low incomes. Our Christmas Voucher Scheme supports individuals and families living in Chippenham by providing supermarket vouchers to help ease the financial pressures brought on not only by Christmas but also by rising living costs over winter.
Last year we gave out £46,475 in total, supporting over 300 individuals and households with grants ranging from £75 to £175. This year we hope to exceed this.
Key information for 2025
Applications are now closed.
The application window will close at 12pm on Friday 14th November 2025 but may close earlier if we receive more applications than we have funding for. We recommend applying as early as possible.
Before you start, please read all the information on this page carefully. It explains who can apply, what documents you will need, and how to get support with your application.
To apply, you must first complete the eligibility quiz, which can be found at the bottom of this page. If you’re eligible, you will then be taken to the full application form.
Support is available if you need help completing your application or uploading documents. Details of drop-in support sessions and other ways to get help are available further down this page.
About CBLC
We’re a place-based charity committed to helping Chippenham residents in need throughout the year. Our support is fully funded through long-term investments, meaning no donations are required. This approach allows our programmes, like the Christmas Voucher Scheme, to continue to make a real difference year after year.
How to Apply
Eligibility requirements
You must:
Live within Chippenham Parish and be receiving means-tested benefits &/or have a low income:
- Single person: Income below £16,000/year
- Couple/family: Income below £30,000/year AND savings under £5,000
- Check whether your address is within the Chippenham Parish boundary here.
Applying is quite straightforward: –
- First, take our quick eligibility quiz (which will be found at the bottom of this webpage once the scheme opens).
- If you meet the criteria, you’ll automatically move on to a short application form where you can provide your details and submit supporting documents*.
- Your application will be assessed and if it is approved we’ll send your supermarket voucher to you by email and/or text.
What Documents You Need
Option 1: If you’re receiving Means-Tested Benefits:
Submit 2 documents:
1. Proof of residency
Choose one of the following (must show full name and address and be the full-page view of the document)
- Council Tax bill (dated within the last 12 months)
- Utility bill (dated within the last 3 months)
- Bank statement (from the last 3 months)
2. Proof of benefit
Choose one of the following (must show full name and address)
- Universal Credit print out/screenshot (showing full name and address and amount paid.
- Housing Benefit entitlement letter (most recent)
- Letter from The Pension Service confirming Pension Credit payment
Option 2: If you’re on a low income:
Submit 3 documents:
1. Proof of residency
Choose one of the following (must show full name and address and be the full-page view of the document)
- Council Tax bill (dated within the last 12 months)
- Utility bill (dated within the last 3 months)
2. Payslip
From the last 3 months which shows the amount you are paid. Must show your full name and be the full page of the document.
3. Bank statement
From the last 3 months which also shows your income being paid into your account. Your document must show your full name and be the full page of the document.
Note:
- Christmas Vouchers are limited to ONE per household.
- We accept clear photos, screenshots, or copies of documents.
- All documents need to be the most recent available
- We do not accept disability benefits as proof of low income – e.g. PIP, DLA and AA.
If you are unsure of what you need to provide – this short visual guide should hopefully help – CBLC CVS Supporting documents 2025
Need help? We’re Here To Support You
We know online applications can be tricky, so we’ll be offering in-person support every day during the first week of our Christmas Voucher scheme. Please bring the required supporting documents (printed or digital) and visit us at one of the following times/venues:
- 10am to 2pm – daily from Monday 3rd November to Thursday 6th November at the Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
- 10am to 12pm on Wednesday 5th November at the CAP Café, Station Hill Baptist Church, 4 Station Hill, SN15 1EG
After the opening week, our regular Drop-in application support sessions will run as usual: –
- Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm at the CAP Café
- Fridays from 10am to 2pm at the Chippenham Community Hub – please note the scheme is scheduled to close at 12pm on Friday 14th November or earlier if funds run out).
Need phone or email support? Email: admin@cblc.org.uk or call 01249 658180
Applications for our Christmas Voucher Scheme 2025 are now closed
Thanks for your interest in applying for our Christmas Voucher Scheme 2025. Applications are now closed due to high demand and so we have removed the online eligibility and application forms from this website page. You can find out more about the early closure here.
