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We’re investing more than £17,000 in projects that will give children and young people across Chippenham new opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Through the first round of our 2026/27…
We are delighted to have provided grant funding to support Chippenham Carnival, which takes place this Saturday 4th July in Chippenham town centre and Island Park. The carnival marks the…
Every May Bank Holiday,
Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) is proud to support
Are you motivated to make a difference to individuals and organisations in Chippenham whilst looking for the flexibility to balance life outside of work? We're looking for 2 Grants Managers,…
We’re proud to have funded a new community space starting in Chippenham this month. Moonrakers’ Educafe opens on Monday 27th April 2026 at the
On Tuesday 14th April, Chippenham Shed hosted a community social event celebrating how the group has become a vital space for its members and the wider community. Held at the…
We are pleased to announce the recipients of Round 3 of our
We committed £30,000 of grant funding earlier this financial year to support Dorothy House Hospice - £10,000 a year over three years. Our CEO, Beth Gardner, and Office & Operations…
Aaron, a vehicle test engineer and father of two, sustained a life-changing spinal injury in a motorbike accident in June 2023. He spent eight months in hospital, including time in…
The weekly Back on Track - Stroke Rehab Service group meeting for young stroke survivors is filled with laughter long before the kettle has finished boiling. Tea and coffee flow…
Are you passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of Chippenham residents? Do you want to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our charity? Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC)…
On Monday, we were delighted to attend Munch & Mingle, a monthly gathering that we’re proud to be supporting over six months through winter and into spring. Funded to help…
Our office will be closing at 1pm on Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) and reopening again at 9am on Friday, 2nd January. You can still submit grant applications online while…
This Christmas, 316 families across Chippenham are celebrating with a little less worry thanks to our annual Christmas Voucher Scheme. We distributed £47,300 in supermarket vouchers to local households, providing…
On Friday 21st November, CBLC, together with Sarah Gibson MP for Chippenham and Martin Nye, High Sheriff for Wiltshire, hosted an important roundtable discussion focused on emergency food provision in…
FoodBox, a community-led food support project based at St Peter’s Church, left a lasting impression on us during our recent visit. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we…
Round 2 of our
Applications for our 2025 Christmas Voucher Scheme are now closed. We’ve had an overwhelming response to our Christmas Voucher Scheme. On the first day alone, applications totalled more than £31,000,…
Our Christmas Voucher Scheme 2025 is now open for applications. The scheme provides supermarket vouchers to support Chippenham residents on low incomes, helping to reduce financial pressures at Christmas and…
We’re pleased to announce that our Christmas Voucher Scheme 2025 will open for applications on Monday 3rd November. The scheme is designed to support Chippenham residents on low incomes by…
We've got some exciting news to share with you. After months of planning, our charity is now officially a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and we're celebrating with a new look.…
We are delighted to announce the recipients of our first set of grant awards for this financial year (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026). We awarded nearly £119,917 in…
On Friday 11th July, our land at Westmead Open Space was buzzing with energy, teamwork, and environmental action, thanks to the brilliant volunteers from Schneider Electric. The company, based in…
Over the past six months or so, we’ve been sharing the A to Z journey of CBLC across our social media presenting information about our charity and highlighting the many…
Across Chippenham, many families continue to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and for those with school-aged children, essential costs like uniforms, trips, and learning materials can quickly add…
We’re proud to announce the third and final round of grants awarded this financial year through our
We are delighted to announce our latest grant of £30,000 to Chippenham Community Hub, providing essential funding support over the next three years. Our commitment of £10,000 per year will…
We’re pleased to share the successful grants awarded in our second round of funding (deadline 1st October 2024), supporting a wide range of Chippenham-based projects tackling loneliness, poor mental health,…
As we bid farewell to 2024, we're proud to share that we've awarded over £290,000 in grants this year to strengthen and support our community… Health & Wellbeing – Funding…
We're delighted to share the impact of our 2024 Christmas Voucher Scheme, which has provided £46,475 in supermarket vouchers to local families facing financial pressures this winter. Making a Difference…
A significant portion of our Charity’s land remains submerged under floodwater. Our staff are still unable to safely access the affected areas, so we are not yet able to fully…
We are announcing the closure of applications for our 2024 Christmas voucher scheme following an exceptional level of demand. The application window was originally scheduled to remain open until 12pm…
We're pleased to share the fantastic impact of our grant awards across Chippenham over the past year. From supporting youth development to funding vital health services, these grants have touched…
We're pleased to share the fantastic impact of our grant awards across Chippenham over the past year. From supporting youth development to funding vital health services, these grants have touched…
We're pleased to announce the launch of our new Weekly Funding Advice Drop-in Sessions! We understand that navigating the world of funding can be challenging. That's why we're adding a…
We have now moved from accepting grant applications all year round to three set funding rounds each year - the change will help better manage demand and ensure fairer access…
We recently commissioned the volunteers at Chippenham Shed to create a handmade bench for visitors to our land at Westmead Open Space. We provided the materials and funding, while the…
Get ready to explore a world of activities and community connections at the Chippenham Activity Finder Launch event during Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'Movement: Moving More…
We are excited to announce the launch of our new online application system for our two major grant funding streams: Grants for Individuals and Grants for Organisations. These two discrete…
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