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 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…
read moreGet 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 for Our Mental Health'. The Chippenham Activity Finder is an interactive map that makes finding local sports, arts, music, classes, clubs, and community groups a…
read moreWe 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 grant programmes now replace all our previous grant funding models. This streamlined process will make it easier for individuals, groups, and organisations across Chippenham to…
read moreAfter nearly three decades of proudly serving the community, the Pewsham Community Centre Association (PCCA) made the extremely difficult decision to close operations in February. Since 1997, volunteers from PCCA have managed all daily activities of the Pewsham Community Centre. As owners of the Centre's building, Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) has now resumed full…
read moreOur Charity is dedicated to supporting low-income households in Chippenham. For over a decade, our initiatives have included an annual Christmas Voucher Scheme. This scheme provides supermarket vouchers to help alleviate costs for Chippenham residents who may be struggling at this time of year. Since 1st December, we have distributed vouchers to 345 households in…
read moreWe are pleased to announce our participation in the Chippenham Town Team's fun new Competition Trail, created to celebrate the launch of the Chippenham’s unique Town Quarters: - Artisan Quarter River & Rail Quarter High Street Quarter Heritage Quarter Our charity's game sheet can be picked up from the foyer of our office building, Bank…
read moreWe are delighted to announce that Lee Mason has joined our team as our new interim CEO. With his extensive experience leading local and national charities across England, Lee brings a wealth of expertise in strategy, governance, and business development that will be invaluable to our organisation. As a trustee for several notable national charities,…
read moreWe bid farewell today to our CEO, Phil Tansley, who leaves Chippenham Borough Lands Charity after 9 years to pursue new opportunities. During his tenure, Phil has championed several unprecedented projects for the charity, notably spearheading the creation of The Arc - an innovative climbing centre, skatepark and play area that has become a hub…
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