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, food insecurity, inequality, and more. Each award contributes to long-term community wellbeing through practical, locally rooted action. Community Christmas Meal Organisation:
read moreAs 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 for therapy and counselling services, supporting stroke survivors, Movement for the Mind facilitation, and providing equipment to improve quality of life. Crisis & Emergency Support…
read moreWe'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 Together Within just one week of launching the scheme, we received applications totalling over £50,000 - far exceeding our initial £40,000 budget. This exceptional response…
read moreA 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 assess the situation. For your safety, we ask that you please avoid Westmead Open Space, Mortimores Wood, Westmead Playing Field, Westmead Lane Car Park and Baydons…
read moreWe 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 on Friday, 22nd November. However, within just one week, we have received over £50,000 worth of applications, exceeding our initial £40,000 budget allocation. In response,…
read moreWe'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 the lives of residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a thriving and inclusive community.Key Highlights - Youth Development: Substantial support for programmes like The…
read moreWe'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 the lives of residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a thriving and inclusive community.Key Highlights - Youth Development: Substantial support for programmes like The…
read moreWe'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 regular time every week to provide free, personalised guidance to individuals and organisations seeking our funding in Chippenham. What to Expect Starting 11th September, one…
read moreWe 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 to our funding. This new structure allows us to assess applications in batches, compare needs more consistently, and make clearer funding decisions based on available…
read moreWe 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 skilled members of Chippenham Shed generously donated their time and talents to design and construct the bench from scratch. Not deterred by the weather, Chippenham…
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