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We are recruiting: Office and Operations Manager

We are recruiting: Office and Operations Manager 1024 576 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Are you an experienced Office and Operations Manager looking for a busy, engaging role within a team that supports our local community, whilst offering the flexibility to balance life outside of work? If you live locally, you’re likely to have…

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We are recruiting: Grant Manager

We are recruiting: Grant Manager 1024 576 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 a Grants Manager to help us ensure that our charity’s funds reach the…

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CBLC Christmas Voucher Scheme Now Closed – over £50,000 in Applications in Just One Week!

CBLC Christmas Voucher Scheme Now Closed – over £50,000 in Applications in Just One Week! 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 on Friday, 22nd November. However, within just one week, we…

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Celebrating a Year of Impactful Grants in Chippenham

Celebrating a Year of Impactful Grants in Chippenham 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 the lives of residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering…

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Make a Difference in Chippenham: Become a Trustee for CBLC!

Make a Difference in Chippenham: Become a Trustee for CBLC! 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees!…

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Exciting News: We’re Launching Weekly Funding Advice Sessions!

Exciting News: We’re Launching Weekly Funding Advice Sessions! 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 regular time every week to provide free, personalised guidance to…

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Chippenham Activity Finder Launch Event

Chippenham Activity Finder Launch Event 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 for Our Mental Health’. The Chippenham Activity Finder is an…

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New Online Grants Application System Launched

New Online Grants Application System Launched 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

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 grant programmes now replace all our previous grant funding models.…

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Pewsham Community Centre: Under CBLC Management

Pewsham Community Centre: Under CBLC Management 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

After 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.…

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Making the season brighter for Chippenham households

Making the season brighter for Chippenham households 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Our 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…

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Chippenham Town Team Competition Trail

Chippenham Town Team Competition Trail 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We 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…

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Meet the Funder

Meet the Funder 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We are hosting a Meet the Funder event, in collaboration with the Arts Council England on Thursday 4th May at Chippenham Town Hall. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process and get…

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Introducing our new interim CEO

Introducing our new interim CEO 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We 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…

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Farewell to our CEO, Phil Tansley

Farewell to our CEO, Phil Tansley 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We 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…

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Quarterly Grants update: Funding awarded January-March 2023

Quarterly Grants update: Funding awarded January-March 2023 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We have provided support and funding to a diverse range of organisations and individuals during the final quarter of the financial year, between 1st January and the 31st of March 2023. We have provided over £6000 in funding to individuals…

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Celebrate the opening of The Arc Park

Celebrate the opening of The Arc Park 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

  Come & celebrate the opening of The Arc Park tomorrow at 11am when the ribbon will be cut and photos taken. Following that there will be free and discounted refreshments* at The Arc cafe, thanks to The Climbing Academy…

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The Arc Park is open!

The Arc Park is open! 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We are delighted to say that our new play park has opened in Chippenham today on Westmead Playing Field, offering a fun and exciting space for children to play and explore. The new bespoke play area, made almost entirely from…

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Westmead Lane Car Park Update

Westmead Lane Car Park Update 800 400 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Our car park at the end of Westmead Lane has been resurfaced and had the lines repainted. We are retaining a large private area of the car park, behind the wooden fencing, which will continue to be used by a…

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Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Opening Hours 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

We are closed for the festive period from 12.30pm on Friday 23rd December. You can leave an answerphone message on our phone line by calling 01249 658180 and/or email admin@cblc.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as…

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Bumper Christmas Voucher scheme and grant making from September to December

Bumper Christmas Voucher scheme and grant making from September to December 1024 512 Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

During the last three months we have awarded nearly £60,000 in grants to Chippenham individuals, families, groups, and organisations. Christmas Voucher Scheme A large focus for our grant giving in November/December is always our Christmas Voucher Scheme. The scheme started…

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